Infinity Kappa Series perfect 10 VQ User Manual

subwoofer instructions
Thank you for purchasing an Infinity Kappa Perfect VQ
subwoofer. Kappa Perfect VQ subwoofers are engineered to
provide unparalleled audio reproduction at even the highest
output levels, and are constructed using state-of-the-art materials
for unequalled performance and longevity. To ensure the best
subwoofer performance possible, we recommend that a qualified
professional perform the installation. Although these instructions
provide enclosure specifications and explain how to install a
Kappa Perfect VQ subwoofer in a general sense, they do not show
specific box-construction details or vehicle-specific installation
methods. If you don’t feel you have the knowledge, experience
or necessary skills to install the subwoofer yourself, ask your
authorized Infinity dealer about professional installation options.
Remember to keep your sales receipt and this manual in a safe
place so they’re available for future reference.

Infinity Kappa Series perfect 10 VQ Specifications

General

Brand	Infinity
Model	Kappa Series perfect 10 VQ
Category	Subwoofer
Language	English

Summary

Introduction to Infinity Kappa Subwoofers

Understanding Power Handling

Explains power handling related to heat dissipation and speaker excursion limits.

Variable Q Technology Overview

Introduces the variable Q feature for optimizing subwoofer performance.

Variable Q Operation Details

Subwoofer Operating Regions Explained

Details stiffness-controlled and mass-controlled operating regions of a subwoofer.

Motor Force Inserts for Q Adjustment

Explains how metal inserts adjust motor force and influence Q values.

Installing and Removing Inserts

Installing the Adjustment Insert

Step-by-step guide for installing the variable Q adjustment inserts.

Removing the Adjustment Insert

Step-by-step guide for removing the variable Q adjustment inserts.

Choosing Enclosure Applications

Perfect VQ in Sealed Enclosures

Provides enclosure volumes and performance curves for sealed enclosures.

Sealed Enclosure Specification Terms

Defines terms like Vb, F3, Fmax, Ripple, Insert, and In-Car Level.

Vented and Bandpass Enclosure Guide

Perfect VQ in Vented Enclosures

Provides enclosure volumes and performance curves for vented enclosures.

Vented Enclosure Specification Terms

Defines terms like Pd, PL, and In-Car Fmax for vented enclosures.

Perfect VQ in Bandpass Enclosures

Provides enclosure volumes and performance curves for bandpass enclosures.

Bandpass Enclosure Specification Terms

Defines terms like Vbs, Vbv, Bandwidth, and In-Car Bandwidth.

Other Applications and Design

Enclosure Design Experimentation

Discusses using Thiele/Small parameters for custom enclosure designs.

Thiele and Small Parameters