SFW/SRW/SW

SUBWOOFER
Congratulations, you have just purchased one of the most refined products
Clarion has ever produced. The SFW/SRW/SW line of subwoofers offers
benchmark levels of performance, reliability and style.

We highly recommend that an Authorized Clarion dealer construct an application

specific enclosure. This will ensure that the speaker offers the best possible
performance for your application, while consuming the least amount of space in
the your vehicle.

To achieve the maximum possible performance from this speaker, we highly

recommend that an Authorized Clarion Dealer construct an application specific
enclosure that maximizes the space in your vehicle, while offering the best
possible performance from this product.

This manual contains all the information required to design your own enclosure
with appropriate computer modeling software as well as several highly effective
applications, including the intended purpose of each. If you have any hesitation
or concern regarding the construction of these enclosures, please consult your
authorized Clarion Dealer.
Content
1. Thiele Small Parameters ................................................................. 2
2. Mounting Information . .................................................................... 3
3. Subwoofer Break-In Period . ........................................................... 3
4. Subwoofer Enclosure Applications
SFW1051 Single 4 Ohm Voice Coil Shallow Mount
10” Subwoofer................................................................................... 4
SRW1051/SRW1052 10” Subwoofers............................................. 5
SRW1251/SRW1252 12” Subwoofers.............................................. 6
SW1051 Single Voice Coil 10” Subwoofer ..................................... 7
SW1251 Single Voice Coil 12” Subwoofer ..................................... 8
5. Subwoofer Application Comparison . ............................................ 9
6. Calculating Enclosure Dimensions . .............................................. 10
7. Limited Warranty Information ......................................................... 12
 1. Thiele Small Parameters

Model: SFW1051 SRW1051 *SRW1052 SRW1251 *SRW1252 SW1051 SW1251

Revc(Ohm) 3.75 3.67 3.68+3.68 3.72 3.68+3.68 3.7 3.66
Fo (Hz) 37.317 31.475 32.487 31.745 31.034 30.811 29.891
Sd (sqM) 0.031416 0.031416 0.031416 0.049087 0.049087 0.034636 0.053913
Vas (Ltr) 19.081 29.005 30.595 59.009 68.690 35.598 67.924
Cms (M/N) 136.15 206.957 218.307 172.46 199.356 208.971 164.568
Mmd (g) 130.399 118.254 106.740 139.493 125.677 124.517 157.877
Mms (g) 133.601 121.455 109.942 145.746 131.930 131.930 172.273
BL (TM) 13.771 13.351 18.916 13.556 17.012 13.245 13.150
Qms 8.635 9.020 7.243 7.227 7.200 5.287 6.573
Qes 0.619 0.499 0.499 0.592 0.641 0.530 0.685
Qts 0.578 0.473 0.467 0.547 0.592 0.482 0.620
Levc (m H) 1.104 1.410 2.465 1.505 2.721 1.600 1.845
No (%) 0.155 0.187 0.203 0.3133 0.311 0.181 0.256
SPLo (dB) 83.916 84.768 85.101 86.96 86.92 84.592 86.103
Xmax(mm) 5.25 12 12 12 12 12 12
Vd (ft3) 0.16 0.045 0.045 0.06 0.06 0.045 0.06

* ALL DUAL VOICE COIL SUBWOOFERS ARE MEASURED IN SERIES ONLY

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 2. Mounting Information
Model: SFW1051 SRW1051/SRW1052 SRW1251/SRW1252 SW1051 SW1251
Outside
10-5/16” 10-5/16” 12-9/32” 10-5/16” 12-9/32”
Diameter
Subwoofer
Basket 9-1/32” 9-1/32” 10-31/32” 9-1/8” 11-1/16”
Diameter
Mounting
3” 4-25/32” 5” 5-3/4” 6-7/16”
Depth •
Total
3-3/4” 5-1/32” 5-1/4” 6” 6-11/16”
Height

NOTES:
• This is the exact mounting depth of the driver, and does not include provisions
for air flow from the vented pole piece. Clarion recommends at least 1” of clearance
behind the driver to facilitate air flow and proper cooling.

3. Subwoofer Break-In Period

All new speakers require some amount of time to break in. Depending on the applica-
tion, this may take between one and four weeks. To accelerate this process, you can
manually ‘break in’ your subwoofer before installing it. With the subwoofer sitting on
a scratch-resistant surface, connect it to an amplifier and play a 25Hz sine wave at a
level of 10V (8V for SFW) for a period of four to six hours. If you have any questions or
concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your Authorized Clarion Dealer.

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 4. Subwoofer Enclosure Applications
SFW1051
Single 4 Ohm Voice Coil Shallow Mount 10-inch Subwoofer

10-5/16" DIA

9-1/32” DIA
1/4" 3"
9-21/32"DIA

Nitrile-butadiene rubber surround

Chromed
Dust cap Paper with Fiber Glass Cone
Paper Dust Cap
8-AWG Screw
Poly-Cotton Spider
Black Terminal Kapton
Voice Coil
Sewn Braided Spider landing Ring
Fromer
Tinsel lead wire
Dual Copper Voice Coil
Top Plate

Magnet
Steel Basket
Bottom Plate

Exhaust Vent

PORTED ENCLOSURE
SFW1051
Net Volume: 0.5 Cubic feet
Port: 2” x 9”
Subsonic Filter: 30Hz
F3: 52Hz

SEALED ENCLOSURE
* Limit power levels to 160W in this application
Net Volume 0.45 cubic feet
F3 55.7 Hz
Qtc 0.712
Subsonic Filter 35Hz

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 SRW1051/SRW1052
10” Subwoofer

10-5/16” DIA

9-1/2” DIA
9-21/32" DIA 1/4” 4-25/32”

Nitrile-butadiene rubber surround

Chromed
Dust cap

Paper Dust Cap Paper with Fiber Glass Cone

8-AWG Screw
Black Terminal Kapton Poly-Cotton
Voice Coil Spider
Sewn Braided Former
Tinsel lead wire Spider landing Ring

Top Plate
Dual Copper
Voice Coil
Steel Basket Dual Stacked
Magnet

Bottom Plate

Exhaust Vent

Sealed Enclosure - SOUND QUALITY SRW1051

Net Volume: 0.4 cubic feet
F3: 57 Hz
Qtc: 0.69

PORTED Enclosure - Sound Quality

Net Volume: 1.0 Cubic feet
Port 0.75” x 12” x 26”
Subsonic Filter 25Hz
F3 30.5 Hz
DUAL PORTED Enclosure - SPL
Net Volume: 1.75 Cubic Feet
Port 4” x 12-3/8”
Subsonic Filter: 25Hz
F3 33Hz

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SRW1251/SRW1252
12” Subwoofer

10-31/32” DIA
12-9/32” DIA
1/4" 5"

11-23/32"DIA

Nitrile-butadiene rubber surround

Chromed
Dust cap

8-AWG Screw
Paper Dust Cap Paper with Fiber Glass Cone
Black Terminal

Sewn Braided Kapton

Poly-Cotton
Tinsel lead wire Voice Coil
Spider
Former
Spider Landing Ring

Top Plate
Dual Copper
Voice Coil

Steel Basket Dual Stacked

Magnet

Bottom Plate

Exhaust Vent

SRW1251
Sealed Enclosure - SOUND QUALITY
Net Volume: 0.8 Cubic Feet
F3 54 Hz

PORTED Enclosure - Sound Quality

Net Volume: 1.5 Cubic Feet
Port: 3” x 7-7/8”
Subsonic Filter: 30Hz
F3: 36Hz

DUAL PORTED Enclosure - SPL

Net Volume: 2.5 Cubic Feet
Port: 4” x 7-1/2”
Subsonic Filter: 30Hz
F3: 39Hz
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SW1051
Single Voice Coil 10” Subwoofer

10-5/16” DIA

9-1/8” DIA
1/4” 5-3/4”

9-25/32” DIA

Nitrile-butadiene rubber surround

Inject Plastic Cone

Chromed
Dust cap
Steel Basket

Poly-Cotton
Terminal Kapton
Spider
Voice Coil
Former

Dual Copper
Top Platet Voice Coil

Dual Stacked
Magnet

Bottom Plate

Exhaust Vent

SW1051
sw1051 Sealed Enclosure - SOUND QUALITY
Net Volume: 0.5 Cubic Feet
Qts 0.748
F3: 53.62Hz

sw1051 PORTED Enclosure - Sound Quality

Net Volume: 0.65 Cubic Feet
Vent 3” x 16”
F3: 38.56Hz

sw1051 DUAL PORTED Enclosure - SPL

Net Volume: 1.25 Cubic Feet
Vent: 4” x 11-1/8”
F3: 39.79 Hz

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SW1251
Single Voice Coil 12” Subwoofer

11-1/16” DIA
12-9/32” DIA
6-7/16”
1/4”

11-11/16” DIA

Nitrile-butadiene rubber surround

Inject Plastic Cone

Chromed
Dust cap
Steel Basket

Terminal
Kapton Poly-Cotton
Voice Coil Spider
Former

Dual Copper
Voice Coil
Tope Plate

Dual Stacked
Magnet

Bottom Plate

Exhaust Vent

sw1251 Sealed Enclosure - SOUND SW1251

QUALITY
Net Volume: 0.9 Cubic Feet
Qts: 0.87
F3: 45.41 Hz

sw1251 PORTED Enclosure - Sound Quality

Net Volume: 1.5 Cubic Feet
Vent: 3” x 7-7/8”
F3: 34.13 Hz

sw1251 DUAL PORTED Enclosure - SPL

Net Volume: 2.5 Cubic Feet
Vent” 4” x 7.5”
F3: 36.51 Hz

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 SFW Enclosure design NOTE:
When constructing an enclosure for the SFW1051, please ensure the subwoofer is
mounted in so the cone does not come into contact with any object (back of seat)
when in use. This may require the installation of a grill or recessing the subwoofer
into the enclosure. The subwoofer may be damaged if it comes into contact with any
surface while in operation.

ENCLOSURE DESIGN NOTES:

• All enclosures should be constructed of at least 3/4” MDF. Particle board is not
suitable for any enclosure and may result in the subwoofer system offering poor
performance or the driver may be damaged.
• All panel joints should be sealed with appropriate caulking (latex or rope caulk).
Do not use Silicone.
• All joints must be secured with screws or nails.
• Any panel exceeding 4 square feet in area (2’x2’ or 1’x4’ for example) should be
braced internally for resistance to flexing
• All enclosure volumes are net and do not include the displacement of the sub-
woofer, ports or bracing. Please include these items in your enclosure calculations
• Clarion does not recommend the use of passive crossover networks with our
subwoofers (inductors, chokes). Use an amp with an electronic crossover for the
subwoofer to achieve optimum performance.
• Where noted, please use a subsonic filter to protect your Clarion subwoofer from
over-excursion situations that may cause damage.
• All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

5. Subwoofer Application Comparison

Enclosure Type Sealed Vented Bandpass
Power Handling Good at all Good above Tuning Good near Tuning
Frequencies Frequency Frequency
Linearity Excellent Good Poor
Dynamic Excellent Good Poor
Performance
Efficiency Good Very Good Excellent
Subsonic Output Excellent Good Good
Midbass Output Excellent Very Good Poor
Enclosure Size Small Medium Large

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 6. Calculating Enclosure Dimensions
There are several important equations required to facilitate the calculation of enclosure
dimensions. You will ultimately want to alter then dimensions for your enclosure to
maximise the usable trunk space in your vehicle. The following example will show
the general procedure to calculate the dimensions for an enclosure suitable for 2
SRW1251/SRW1252 subwoofers.

The calculations below will provide the enclosure depth, allowing you to construct your
enclosure and enjoy bass, the way it was meant to be heard.

What you need to know: Example:

Maximum Trunk Width 35 inches
Maximum Trunk Height 15 inches
Net Enclosure Volume 2.5 cubic feet
Material Thickness 0.75 inches
Driver Displacement 0.06 cubic feet
Port Dimensions 4” x 7.5” long

Step 1: Measure the trunk width and height. Take note of seat belt mechanisms, strut
tower protrusions and trunk opening size when measuring.
Eg: 35” wide by 15” tall
Step 2: Calculate the gross enclosure volume. This includes the net enclosure volume,
plus the displacement of the drivers, port(s) and any bracing. There is no bracing
being used in this example, however Clarion recommends an enclosure of this size be
properly braced.
Eg: 2.5 ft3 net volume, 0.06 ft3 per speaker, 0.049 ft3 port.
Gross Volume: 2.5 + 0.06 + 0.06 + 0.049 = 2.665 ft3 or 4605.12 cubic inches.
Step 3: after subtracting the material thickness from the maximum width and maximum
height, we can calculate the depth of the enclosure.
Eg: 4605.12 ÷ ((35-0.75-0.75) x (15-0.75-0.75) = 10.18 inches.
Step 4: Add the material thickness to the inside depth calculation and you have the
outside dimensions of you enclosure.
Eg: 10.18 + 0.75 + 0.75 = 11.68 inches.
Width = 35” Height = 15” Depth = 11.68”
Step 5: You can now cut and assemble the panels for your enclosure. Make sure all
joints are perfectly sealed and there are no air leaks anywhere. If you choose not to
wrap the enclosure in carpet, use foam gaskets when installing the woofers to ensure
an air-tight seal against bare wood.

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 Converting cubic inches to cubic feet
To convert cubic inches to cubic feet, divide by 1728
To convert cubic feet to cubic inches, multiply by 1728

Port Volume Calculation

The equation to calculate the volume of a round port is: Radius x Radius x Pi x Net
Depth.
The net depth is the total depth of the port minus the thickness of the wood it is
mounted in. For our example using a 4” port, 7.5” long, the equation would be:
2 x 2 x 3.1416 x (7.5-.075) = 84.85 cubic inches or 0.049 cubic feet.

Wedge Style Enclosures

To further maximize the available storage space in your vehicle, you may choose
to have the back panel of the enclosure follow the angle of the rear seat back. To
calculate the volume of the enclosure, we need to find the average depth of the
enclosure.

In our example, we had an enclosure depth of 11.68 inches. To calculate the top and
bottom panel depths of a wedge enclosure, we need to know how much deeper the
bottom is than the top. Follow these steps

Step 1: Place a board on the trunk floor and slide it to the base of the rear seats.
Step 2: Cut a small board that when combined with the thickness of the first board,
is the total height of the enclosure. In our example with would be 15 inches,
so the board would be 14.25 inches.
Step 3: Stand this board up on the first board and slide it toward the back of the trunk
until it runs into the top of the seat back. Mark a line at the rear edge of the
board.
Step 4: Measure from the line to the end of the bottom board. This is how much
longer the bottom board is than the top. For this example, we will say it is 5
inches.

We now need to calculate the new depth of the enclosure, knowing the bottom is
5 inches deeper than the top. The average new depth of the enclosure is half of 5
inches, or 2.5 inches.
The top of the enclosure will need to be 11.68 – 2.5 = 9.18 inches
The bottom of the enclosure will need to be 11.68 + 2.5 = 14.18 inches

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 7. Limited Warranty Information
CLARION 2007 LIMITED WARRANTY
For USA and Canada only
Except as noted, Clarion products purchased from an authorized Clarion Dealer are warranted against all defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of original purchase.
The following Clarion products noted below ** are warranted against all defects in materials and workmanship for a two (2) year
period from the date of original purchase when purchased from AND installed by an authorized Clarion dealer.

** DRZ9255 DXZ775USB DXZ675USB DXZ575USB DFZ675MC DPX11500 DPX1800 DPX2250

All Clarion cables, wires and other accessories if purchased from an authorized Clarion Dealer are warranted against all defects in
materials and workmanship for ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase.

ALL PURCHASES OF CLARION PRODUCTS FROM NON-AUTHORIZED CLARION DEALERS ARE SUBJECT TO FURTHER
WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS AS DESCRIBED BELOW.

The conditions of this Limited Warranty and the extent of responsibility of Clarion Corporation of America (“Clarion”) under the
Limited Warranty are as follows:

1. PROOF OF DATE OF PURCHASE FROM AN AUTHORIZED CLARION DEALER WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY
SERVICE OF THIS PRODUCT. IN THE CASE OF THE TWO (2) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE CLARION
PRODUCTS NOTED ABOVE, PROOF OF DATE OF PURCHASE AND PROOF OF INSTALLATION BY AN AUTHORIZED
CLARION DEALER IS REQUIRED. INFORMATION ABOUT CLARION AUTHORIZED WARRANTY SERVICE CENTERS
MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING CLARION AT THE ADDRESS LISTED BELOW.
2. This Limited Warranty will become void if service performed by anyone other than an approved Clarion Warranty Service
Center results in damage to the products.
3. This Limited Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subject to misuse, neglect or accident, or which has
had the serial number altered, defaced or removed, or which has been connected, installed, adjusted or repaired, other than in
accordance with the instructions furnished by Clarion.
4. This Limited Warranty does not cover car static or other electrical interferences, tape head or laser pick-up cleaning or
adjustments, or labor costs for the removal or reinstallation of the unit for repair.
5. The sole responsibility of Clarion under this Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair of the product or replacement of the
product, at the sole discretion of Clarion.
6. Product must be shipped in its original carton or equivalent carton, fully insured, with shipping charges prepaid. Clarion will not
assume any responsibility for any loss or damage incurred in shipping.
7. CLARION PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM A SOURCE OTHER THAN AN AUTHORIZED CLARION DEALER,
INCLUDING ANY AND ALL PURCHASES VIA THE INTERNET FROM A NON INTERNET AUTHORIZED CLARION
DEALER, SHALL NOT BE COVERED BY ANY CLARION LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY
APPLICABLE LAW. IN THE EVENT AND TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE LAW PROHIBITS ELIMINATION OF
WARRANTIES UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE APPLICABLE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD SHALL BE
DEEMED TO BE FIFTEEN (15) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE.
8. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW SHALL HAVE NO
GREATER DURATION THAN THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL
CLARION BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
9. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
10. The laws of the state of California shall govern and control this Limited Warranty, its interpretation and enforcement.
11. Should you have any difficulties with the performance of this product during the warranty period, please call Clarion or visit our
web site for a listing of Authorized Warranty Service Centers in your area. You may also contact Clarion Customer Service at
the address listed below for any service you may need with Clarion products.
In U.S.A.: In Canada:
Clarion Corporation of America Clarion Canada, Inc.
Attn: Customer Service Manager Warranty Service Center
6200 Gateway Drive 2239 Winston Park Drive
Cypress, CA 90630 Oakville, Ontario L6H 5R1
1-800-GO-CLARION (905) 829-4600
www.clarion.com www.clarion.com

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