Marine subwoofer XS Sports edition 10", 600 W, with RGB LED lighting

Yes, the front of the subwoofer is protected against water infiltration. However, the rear of the subwoofer, including all components and connected wires, is not waterproof and must be kept away from moisture. If you mount the subwoofer in an area exposed to weather or water, it must be installed on a vertical surface and well above the waterline if mounted outside the boat.

This subwoofer features RGB LED lighting (Red, Green, Blue). It is recommended to install a marine LED lighting controller module to turn the LEDs on and off, change colors, and create effects. If you choose not to use a controller, you can set a static color by connecting specific LED wire combinations to ground.

The subwoofer enclosure contains:

1 subwoofer6 Phillips stainless steel mounting screws (4.8 mm x 50 mm)A mounting templateGrilles

The subwoofer features a dual 2-ohm voice coil. It can be configured for 2.1 operation (two speakers and one subwoofer) when connected to a Fusion stereo system with DSP capability.

For the installation, you will need the following tools:

An electric drillA drill bit (size varies depending on the surface material)A Phillips screwdriverWire strippersTinned marine-grade 12 AWG (3 to 4 mm²) copper wire for the speakers4.8 mm and 6.3 mm female spade connectors (recommended)4 mm male and female bullet connectors (recommended)A crimping tool (optional)Electrical tapeA saw or utility knife suitable for cutting the surface materialMarine sealant (optional)

Use 12 AWG (3 to 4 mm²) speaker wire to connect the subwoofer to the amplifier or source. For polarity, the white wire is positive (+) and the gray wire with a black stripe is negative (-). The gray and white wires with the black stripe are connected to jumper terminals on the rear of the subwoofer and must remain connected for normal operation (4 ohms).

It is recommended to connect the LEDs using a marine LED cable (reference 010-13386-00) and an LED lighting controller module. If you do not wish to use a controller, you can set a static color by connecting a positive wire to the black wire of the LED cable and a ground wire to the desired LED color wire combination (e.g., red wire for red, red and green wires combined for yellow).

No, the subwoofer must be mounted on a vertical surface if the location is exposed to weather or water. Mounting on a horizontal surface facing upward can lead to water accumulation inside and around the subwoofer, causing damage over time.

Yes, several precautions must be taken:

Disconnect the boat's power supply before starting installation.Protect the rear of the subwoofer from moisture.Protect all terminals and connections from grounding and from each other.Protect the subwoofer wires from sharp objects and always use rubber grommets when routing wires through panels.Do not overtighten mounting screws, especially if the surface is not flat.

You can optimize the subwoofer sound by running it out of phase. To do this, you can temporarily reverse the positive and negative wires on the amplifier or the source. If the bass seems to come better from the speakers when the subwoofer is out of phase, then this wiring is correct for your system.

Yes, the subwoofer features a dual 2-ohm voice coil that can be configured for 2.1 operation (two speakers and one subwoofer) when connected to a Fusion stereo system with DSP capability.

It is recommended to install an LED lighting controller module to turn LEDs on and off, change colors, and create effects. However, if you choose not to install a controller, you can set a static color by connecting specific LED wire combinations directly to the power source.

The subwoofer wires are terminated with male spade connectors. It is recommended to use female spade connectors (not included) to connect the speaker wire to the speaker wires for the best connection. For the LEDs, the wires are terminated with 4 mm male and female bullet connectors.

The limited warranty may be voided in several cases, including:

Damage caused by an accident, misuse, water, flooding, fire, or other natural disasters or external causes.
Damage caused by service performed by a person not authorized by Garmin.
Damage to a product modified or altered without Garmin’s written authorization.
Damage to a product connected to power and/or data cables not supplied by Garmin, or to uncertified UL power adapters not labeled as Limited Power Source (LPS).
Exposure to water and damage to the rear of the subwoofer also void the warranty.

No, the limited warranty does not cover cosmetic damage such as scratches, nicks, and dents. It also does not cover consumables such as batteries, unless the product damage is due to a material or manufacturing defect.

Yes, it is strongly recommended to use the mounting template provided in the product box. If you print the template yourself, you must follow the printing instructions precisely to ensure the scaling is set to 100%, to avoid incorrect cutting on your boat's mounting surface.