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•  Be sure the THOR is installed by an Earthquake 

authorized installer

•  Do not attempt to perform the following steps without 

a professional (Any product installed by an  
unauthorized installer is not covered by the Limited 5 
Year Warranty)

•  Tools required for installation:

1) Allen wrench (This tool is provided)
2) Drill or power screw driver
3) Rubber Mallet
4) Razor blade or box cutter
5) Stud finder
6) Pencil
7) Sheet rock saw
8) Measuring device

This triangle, which appears on your component,

alerts you to the presence of uninsulated,

dangerous voltage inside the enclosure -

voltage that may be sufficient to

constitute a risk of shock.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This triangle, which appears on your component,

alerts you to important operating and

maintenance instructions in this

accompanying literature.

Unpacking System Components

Safety Instructions (continued)

System Installation 
Considerations

Connection Tips

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•  1 metal mesh grille  

•  2 grille frames for custom fabric to match your décor

•  16 mounting screws 

•  1 Allen wrench to install the logo screw

•  1 SWS logo

1 In-Wall SUB10 (THOR)

Your THOR Comes With:  

•  SWS (Shallow Woofer System)

•  300-watt driver

•  2 inch Excursion

•  SLAPS (Symmetrically Loaded Audio Passive System)

•  Extra thick high temperature PVC enclosure

•  Back bridges that surround drivers

•  Reinforced back box

•  Crisscrossed ribs across the bottom of enclosure

•  Dog ear clamps for added stability

•  Bolts  directly  to  2x4  studs  so  no  need  to  hassle  with 

brackets

•  Spring loaded speaker terminals 

•  3 grille options for ultimate customization

THOR Features

Installation Preparation

•  Keep the original carton and packing materials for 

future shipment or storage.

•  Check for any visual signs of damage.  If you 

encounter any concealed damage, consult your 
Earthquake Sound dealer before proceeding with unit 
installation.

•  Retain the sales receipt as it establishes the duration 

fo the limited warranty and provides information for 
insurance purposes.    

There are several factors to consider before installing 
Earthquake Sound’s THOR in-wall SUB-10.

•  What are the intended listening zones?  

•  What system options and accessories might be 

required for features such as local sources, etc.?

•  From where in each zone will the listener prefer to 

control the system?  Where will the remote gains be 
located?  Where will the speakers be located?  

• Where will the source equipment be located?   

•  Keep all power cords away from all signal cables to 

prevent humming from induced noise.   

•  Choose reliable signal cable cords (Earthquake Sound 

also specializes in high performance RCA cables and 
patches).

•  All speaker wires that are ran through the walls should 

be twisted type to reduce potential hum noise pick-up.

•  Label both ends of all wires with the corresponding 

room location.

•  It is best to use a grounded electrical outlet to power 

the amplifier.  Lack of input ground reference could be 
unsafe.  Consult with your electrical contractor about 
proper grounding.

Earthquake Sound Corp. | (510) 732-1000 | www.earthquakesound.com

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

12)    Use only a compatible rack or cart for the final 

resting position.

13)    Unplug this apparatus during lightning storm or 

when unused for a long period of time.

14)    Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 
damaged in a way such as: power-supply cord or 
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has 
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.  

15)    To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not 

expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 

Unpacking Your THOR

This is your THOR in-wall packaged the way that you 
will receive it. We will start from here, to begin your 
journey into the world of true in-wall subwoofer 
technology.

STEP#1

Open your carton from the top as shown and either pull 
out from the top or carefully flip the carton upside down 
and let it slide out. 

STEP#2

STEP#3

After you have successfully unloaded the THOR, be sure 
to place all contents of carton aside for later use.  

Remove the foam, plastic 

 and two custom 

grille rings from the back to begin installation proce-
dures. 

protection

STEP#4

Summary of Contents for THOR IW-SUB10

Page 1: ...Earthquake Sound Corp 510 732 1000 U S Toll Free 800 576 7944 www earthquakesound com In Wall 10 Subwoofer with 10 SLAPS User Manual Model THOR IW SUB10 ...

Page 2: ...ion is subject to change without notice Earthquake Sound Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear within this document S O U N D 2 Earthquake Sound Corp 510 732 1000 www earthquakesound com 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 8 9 11 12 Introduction Safety Instructions Unpacking System Components System Installation Considerations Connection Tips THOR Features What Your THOR Comes With In...

Page 3: ...y used in the IW SUB10 and only at By including a passive radiator in the design Earthquake Earthquake Safety First Symbols Explained Note This documentation contains general safety installation and operating instructions for the THOR In Wall SUB10 It is important to read this user s manual before attempting to use this product Pay particular attention to the safety instructions Appears on the com...

Page 4: ...tion for insurance purposes There are several factors to consider before installing Earthquake Sound s THOR in wall SUB 10 What are the intended listening zones What system options and accessories might be required for features such as local sources etc From where in each zone will the listener prefer to control the system Where will the remote gains be located Where will the speakers be located W...

Page 5: ...stallation Preparation 5 Specifications are subject to change without notice Unpacking Your THOR This is your THOR in wall packaged the way that you will receive it We will start from here to begin your journey into the world of true in wall subwoofer technology STEP 1 Open your carton from the top as shown and either pull out from the top or carefully flip the carton upside down and let it slide ...

Page 6: ...he grille will simply fall out STEP 3 You have now successfully removed the grille and are ready to begin preparing the wall for installation STEP 4 Connecting Your THOR 6 Earthquake Sound Corp 510 732 1000 www earthquakesound com R XLR HI LEVEL CH2 T INPU Earthquake Sound s XJ 300FR amplifier is recommended for the use of one THOR The XJ 300FR amplifier is a 300 watt amplifier and can be used as ...

Page 7: ...fications are subject to change without notice SPEAKER OUTPUT RCA CH1 T INPU HI LEVEL DC 12V TRIGGER IR INPUT 220 240V 50Hz 110 120V 220 240V 110 120V 60Hz 110 120V FUSE T6 3AL 250V 220 240V FUSE T3 15AL 250V ...

Page 8: ...lease use it These pieces are sheet rock stabilizers not brackets STEP 3 In the first image furthest to the left you ll notice the fastener in it s neutral position this is how it is packed You will need to turn all fasteners outward so that they can be clamped to the sheet rock You will tighten them from the front once you have fastened the THOR to the studs Note Note STEP 4 Once you have fed all...

Page 9: ...r custom cloth grille instructions STEP 6 9 Specifications are subject to change without notice STEP 1 Cut your desired cloth two inches bigger than the frame on all sides We have provided cloth that can be used but feel free to use different colors or textures STEP 2 Cut your desired cloth two inches bigger than the frame on all sides Remember that this is a custom grille so whatever color or tex...

Page 10: ...nner ring Use extreme caution if you choose to use a straight razor instead of a box cutter or scissors Assembling the Custom Grille continued STEP 8 This is what the inside of your grille should look like Pouring a quick drying glue over the ring and in the space around where the cloth is will add more support and provide a hard shell STEP 9 This is what your finished product should look like on ...

Page 11: ...0 SLAPS Passive Radiator Power Rating 50 800 Watts RMS Power Rating 400 Watts Frequency Response 20Hz 160Hz Sensitivity 89dB Impedance 4 Dimensions HxWxD 28 x 18 5 8 x 3 3 4 711mm x 473mm x 95mm Cut out dimension HxW 24 x 13 3 4 610mm x 349mm Mounting depth 3 3 4 95mm Finish white paintable custom grille options included ...

Page 12: ...mber or any part of it altered defaced removed or have been used in anyway that is contrary to Earthquake s written instructions D Warranty Limitations Earthquake warranty does not cover products that have been modified and or abused including but not limited to the following Damages to unit cover and finish due to misuse abuse or improper use of cleaning materials methods Bent casing damaged fini...

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