Beta Ten Manual 9/16/98 10:33 AM Page 1

LIMITED WARRANTY Te n 1 0 " S u b w o o f e r

THREE YEARS
Beta Series Automotive Speakers, Electronics
CAR AUDIO I N S T R U C T I O N S
Thank you for purchasing an Infinity Beta Ten • Locate and note all fuel lines, hydraulic brake
HOW LONG IS THIS WARRANTY? 10" Subwoofer. You’ve selected a premium product lines, and electrical wiring. Use extreme caution
that offers superior performance and advanced when cutting or drilling in and around these areas.
This warranty remains in effect for three years from date of purchase.
materials, resulting from over 25 years of loud-
• Check clearances on both sides of a planned
WHO IS PROTECTED BY THIS WARRANTY? speaker design. This Infinity product is made with
mounting surface before drilling any holes or
our ongoing dedication to create the best consumer
This warranty protects the original owner and is not transferable, providing that the product has been pur- installing any screws.
audio products possible. As a result, you can expect
chased in the United States. The original dated bill of sale from an authorized Infinity dealer must be present- your new Beta Subwoofer to provide you with many
ed whenever warranty service is required. For warranty service outside the United States, contact the Infinity years of listening enjoyment. THIELE-SMALL PARAMETERS
distributor in the country where the product was purchased.
We have included three enclosure types — sealed, FREE-AIR RESONANCE: FS (HZ) 24.00
WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY? vented, and single-reflex bandpass —with three dif-
ferent alignments (i.e., tuning preferences) for each COMPLIANCE VOLUME: VAS (FT3) 2.70
Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship. The following are
not covered: damage caused by accident, misuse, abuse, product modification or neglect, damage occurring box. Please refer to the discussion in Subwoofer VAS (LITERS) 77.00
during shipment, damage from failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual, damage Enclosure Trade-Offs and associated performance MECHANICAL Q: QMS 8.08
resulting from the performance of repairs by someone not authorized by Infinity, or any claims based on mis- graphs (on the inside pages) to select a desired
enclosure type and alignment. ELECTRICAL Q: QES 0.20
representations by the seller. This warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages. It does not
cover the cost of removing or reinstalling the unit. TOTAL Q: QTS 0.20
Each Infinity Beta Ten 10" Subwoofer is covered by
You are responsible for transporting your product for repair. However, Infinity will pay return charges if the our full three-year parts and labor warranty (see MAXIMUM EXCURSION: XMAX (IN) 0.39
repair is covered under warranty. Outside the United States, please contact your local distributor. back page). Keep your original dated bill of sale in XMAX (MM) 10.00
case warranty service is required.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. VOICE COIL DC RESISTANCE: RE (OHMS) 2.80
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on IMPORTANT: Installation of automotive stereo
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above may not apply to you. components can require extensive experience in
dealing with a variety of electrical, and SPECIFICATIONS
mechanical procedures, including subwoofer DIAMETER: 10" (254.0 MM)
PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING box building. Although these instructions
INFORMATION AND RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS: explain how to install a Beta Subwoofer in a SENSITIVITY (2.83 V @ 1 M): 93 dB
general sense, they do not show the exact instal- POWER HANDLING: 250 WRMS
Product Name: __________________________________ Model Number:_____________________________________ lation methods for your particular vehicle. If
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 ~ 500 HZ
Store Name And Phone: _______________________________________________________________________________ you do not have the experience, do not attempt
the installation yourself; instead ask your NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 4 OHMS
Date of Purchase: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Authorized Infinity Car Audio Dealer about DIMENSIONS:
professional installation options.
mounting depth
4.75" (120.65 mm)
PRECAUTIONS
• Always wear protective eyewear when using tools.
cutout diameter
• Turn off all audio systems and other electrical 9.37" (238.00 mm)
devices before starting the installation.
• Disconnect the (–) negative lead from your vehi- outer diameter
cle’s battery. 10.70" (271.78 mm)

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SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE TRADE-OFFS BETA TEN SEALED ENCLOSURE BETA TEN VENTED ENCLOSURE BETA TEN SINGLE REFLEX BAND-PASS ENCLOSURE
Subwoofer enclosures are classified as sealed (acoustic
suspension) or ported (bass-reflex), and can be built in
many configurations. Here we discuss three popular box L= length
types and encourage you to compare their response
(see Port
L = length responses
curves, noting the differences in Beta Ten output level (see responses Port below)
below)
and frequency response versus volume in sealed, vent- Beta Ten Beta Ten
ed, and single-reflex band-pass enclosures. (side view) (side view)
Beta Ten
(side view)
D = diameter
A sealed enclosure is the smallest and simplest to build, (see responses
with high power handling, good phase coherence, and D = diameter
below)
the most predictable response, at the expense of some- VBOX = Box Volume VBOX = Box Volume (see responses
(see responses below) (see responses below) VBOXR = Box Volume Rear VBOXF = Box Vol. Front
what diminished sound output. If amplifier power is not below) (see responses below) (see below)
a concern, this is the best choice for most systems, pro-
viding the highest output at the lowest frequencies. dB (Normalized) dB (Normalized) dB (Normalized)

A vented enclosure adds a port (or vent) tuned to the Close-Field (In Car) Close-Field (In Car)
speaker’s resonance in the box to help boost sound out- 0 Close-Field (In Car) 0 0
put by “tuning” the rear sound waves so they add to the
-10 -10 -10
front ones. It is more efficient than a sealed box above VBOXF*= 0.36 ft 3
VBOX*= 0.60 ft 3
the tuned frequency, but more difficult to build properly. -20 VBOX*= 0.50 ft 3 -20 L = 6.50" -20
VBOXR*= 0.45 ft 3
For frequencies below the tuned range, output is less- Free-Field L = 6.60"
D = 2.50 "
D = 3.00 "
ened due to sound cancellation, and there is a 180- -30 -30 -30
Free-Field
degree phase shift at the tuned frequency. Other draw- Free-Field
Freq. Freq. Freq.
backs are the increased box size for the added port and 10 50 100 500 1k (Hz) 10 50 100 500 1k (Hz) 10 50 100 500 1k (Hz)
diminished power handling due to woofer over-excur- Beta Ten Sealed Enclosure – Flat Response Beta Ten Vented Enclosure – Flat Response Beta Ten Band-Pass Enclosure – Flat Response
sion at frequencies below the tuned frequency.
dB (Normalized) dB (Normalized) dB (Normalized)
A single-reflex band-pass enclosure counteracts the
sound cancellation properties in vented designs by iso-
lating the subwoofer from the port within its own enclo- 0 0 0 Close-Field (In Car)

sure. It offers higher power handling, and an automatic Close-Field

-10 -10 (In Car) -10
band-pass response to help roll off higher frequencies. VBOXF*= 0.30 ft 3
NOT RECOMMENDED VBOX*= 1.00 ft 3
However, it has a 180-degree phase shift at the tuned -20 -20 L = 3.75" -20
VBOXR*= 0.42 ft 3
frequency. Also, complexity and size are increased, due to Free-Field L = 6.30"
D = 3.00 "
D = 3.00 "
separate front and rear chambers, and it requires -30 -30 -30
adding substantial midbass drivers elsewhere in the car. Free-Field
Freq. Freq. Freq.
We recommend a sealed enclosure for the Beta Ten. 10 50 100 500 1k (Hz) 10 50 100 500 1k (Hz) 10 50 100 500 1k (Hz)
Depending on your taste in music, you can select a box Beta Ten Sealed Enclosure – Enhanced Response Beta Ten Vented Enclosure – Enhanced Response Beta Ten Band-Pass Enclosure – Enhanced Response
volume for a flat, enhanced, or extended bass response dB (Normalized) dB (Normalized) dB (Normalized)
(see graphs on right). The flat response is optimum for
all enclosures and types of music. The enhanced sealed Close-Field (In Car)
0 Close-Field (In Car) 0 0
box provides a “tighter” bass, great for rock and rap. An Close-Field
enhanced vented box has increased output, but with (In Car)
-10 -10 -10
diminished transient response and power handling. The VBOX*= 0.82 ft 3
VBOXF*= 0.45 ft 3
extended sealed box is more efficient at the lowest fre- VBOXR*= 0.65 ft 3
-20 VBOX*= 0.70 ft 3 -20 L = 7.80 " -20
Free-Field L = 6.25"
quencies, providing added bass boost for jazz and classi- Free-Field D = 3.00 "
D = 3.00 "
cal music, but with diminished power handling. The -30 -30 -30
extended response curve provides the best power han- Freq. Free-Field Freq. Freq.
dling for vented enclosures. 10 50 100 500 1k (Hz) 10 50 100 500 1k (Hz) 10 50 100 500 1k (Hz)
For more help, please call Infinity technical support at: Beta Ten Sealed Enclosure – Extended Response Beta Ten Vented Enclosure – Extended Response Beta Ten Band-Pass Enclosure – Extended Response
(800) 553-3332 *If filling is desired, reduce box volume by 20%. *If filling is desired, reduce box volume by 20%. *If filling is desired, reduce box volume by 20%.