HCCA151SPL
HCCA152SPL
HCCA154SPL
High Performance
Competition Subwoofers
Thank you for purchasing this Orion product. Orion products
are specif ically engineered and designed for the mobile audio
environment. This manual contains important information about
installation, set-up procedures and integrating your new Orion
product into your vehicle. With proper care and installation, your
new product will provide you with many years of high performance
listening enjoyment. We recommend having an Authorized Orion
Dealer install your new product for optimal performance. Before
installing your new product, please read through the manual to fully
understand the application.
Before making any electrical connections, make sure that you
disconnect the battery’s ground cable to prevent the possibility
of short circuits or damage to your electronic equipment. If your
vehicle’s stereo (head unit) comes with an Anti-theft code, DO NOT
disconnect the battery. If you have the access code for the stereo
(head unit), please refer to the vehicle’s owner’s manual.
ATTENTION
FOR ANY QUESTIONS,
ISSUES, RETURNS OR WARRANTY
DO NOT contact the retailer, we recommend that
you contact our service department for any and all
assistance at support@[Link].
We will do our best to resolve any problem in a
professional and timely manner.
WARNING: This product can expose you
!
to chemicals including DEHP which is known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproduction harm. For more
information go to [Link].
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................2
FEATURES.............................................................................................................3
SPECIFICATION..........................................................................................4
WIRING CONFIGURATION..................................................................................5-10
BUILDING AN ENCLOSURE....................................................................................11
ENCLOSURE DETAILS...............................................................................................12
WARNING & DISCLAIMER.......................................................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................14
WARRANTY.........................................................................................................15-16
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
1 x HCCA 15” SPL Subwoofer
1 x Mounting Template
1 x Owner’s Manual
1 x Window Sticker
FEATURES
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1 Paper dust cap - moisture and UV resistant.
2 Tall, wide, balanced, NBR Foam (high density expanded polyester foam) surround for
linear controlled long excursion using a Tri Radius symmetrical edge design optimized
on non-linear FEA.
3 Glass fiber paper complexus cone - moisture and UV resistant.
4 Custom Cast Aluminum frame.
5 Spider ring attachment screws. Part of re-cone feature (8 hex screws)
6 aluminum voice coil former (4” voice coil former)
7 Venting in Voice coil former. Part of the enhanced voice coil cooling system (forced
convection)
8 28mm Steel T-T front plate.
9 Large 3 stack ceramic magnets (690 oz)
10 26mm steel bump back plate/pole piece T yoke assembly
11 1.25” vent. Part of the enhanced voice coil cooling system (forced convection - aluminum
heat sinking - shorting rings to reduce inductive heating)..
12 Voice coil gap vents. Part of the enhanced voice coil cooling system.
13 High temperature (Polyester Amide Resin Coated) Copper clad Aluminum voice coil
wound on an aluminum former (15” use a 4” voice coil) Dual 1, 2, and 4 ohm voice coils
available
14 Screen meshed areas to allow venting below spider to and keep foreign object out of the
voice coil gap.
15 Cast aluminum top pole piece heat sink with fins and vent hole. Part of the enhanced
voice coil cooling system (forced convection-aluminum heat sinking-shorting rings to
reduce inductive heating).
16 Bottom flat interlaced Conex spider with stitched and looped tinsel leads attached.
17 Custom allen head screw terminals. A pair on each side (one pair for each voice coil).
18 Spider spacer and spider mounting ring assembly part of field re-cone kit attachment
method. (eight allen head screws).
19 Top flat interlaced Conex spider.
20 Surround clamp ring, part of field re-cone kit attachment method. (eight allen head
screws).
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SPECIFICATIONS
HCCA151SPL HCCA152SPL HCCA154SPL
Thiele/Small Parameters
15”
Fs (free-air resonance, Hz) 39.2 29.6 29.3
Vas (equivalent compliance, cu. ft) 1.015 2.057 1.972
Vas (equivalent compliance, liters) 28.7375 58.25 55.85
Qms (Q, mechanical) 7.222 5.744 5.981
Qes (Q, electrical) 0.794 0.457 0.570
Qts (Total Driver Q) 0.715 0.423 0.520
Re (DC resistance, ohms) 1.74 3.89 7.06
Z (nominal impedance, ohms) 1x2 2x2 4x2
Le (inductance, mh)
Efficiency (1W @ 1M, db) 86.02 87.4 87.2
Xmas (one way linear excursion, in.) 1.18939 1.18939 1.18939
Xmax (one way linear excursion, mm) 30.18 30.18 30.18
RMS Power Watts 5000 5000 5000
Nominal Power Watts 1000 10000 10000
MAX Music Power Watts 20000 20000 20000
Mms (total moving mass, grams) 751.672 648.730 589.830
Cms (mechanical compliance, m/N) 0.022 0.044 0.043
BI (motor strength, Tesla-M) 20.129 32.076 39.707
Sd (effective radiating area, sq. cm.) 962.11 962.11 962.11
Sd (effective radiating area, sq. in.) 149.13 149.13 149.13
Frequency Range (Hz) 21-100 21-100 21-100
Energy Bandwidth Product (EBP)** 49 51 49
Driver Physical Dimensions
Woofer Displacement (cu. ft.) 0.37704
Woofer Outer Diameter (Inches/mm) 16.61 / 422
Mounting Hole Diameter 15.07 / 383
Mounting Depth (Inches/mm) 12.047 / 306
Magnet Weight (Oz) 690
Recommended Enclosure
Sealed Enclosure (cu. ft.) 3.64
Vented Enclosure ([Link].) 3.05
* Port Tuning (Hz) 38
* Port Size (sq. in.) 48
* Port Depth (Inches) 27
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WIRING CONFIGURATION
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1 ohm
1 ohm
Series - One Speakers (Dual 1 ohm voice coils)
One dual 1 ohm voice coil woofer with voice coils connected
in series results in a 2 ohm load to the amplifier.
+ +
- -
2 ohm
2 ohm
Series - One Speakers (Dual 2 ohm voice coils)
One dual 2 ohm voice coil woofer with voice coils connected
in series results in a 4 ohm load to the amplifier.
+ +
- -
2 ohm
2 ohm
Parallel - One Speakers (Dual 2 ohm voice coils)
One dual 2 ohm voice coil woofer with voice coils connected
in parallel results in a 1 ohm load to the amplifier.
+ +
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WIRING CONFIGURATION
- -
4 ohm
4 ohm
Parallel - One Speakers (Dual 4 ohm voice coils)
One dual 4 ohm voice coil woofer with voice coils connected
in parallel results in a 2 ohm load to the amplifier.
+ +
- - - -
1 ohm
1 ohm
1 ohm
1 ohm
Series-Parallel - Two Speakers
(Dual 1 ohm voice coils)
Two dual 1 ohm voice coil woofers with
voice coils in series and then parallel will
result in a 1 ohm load to the amplifier.
+ + + +
- - - -
2 ohm
2 ohm
2 ohm
2 ohm
Series-Parallel - Two Speakers
(Dual 2 ohm voice coils)
Two dual 2 ohm voice coil woofers with
voice coils in series and then parallel will
result in a 2 ohm load to the amplifier.
+ + + +
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WIRING CONFIGURATION
- - - -
4 oohm
4 ohm
4 ohm
4 ohm
+ + +
+
Parallel-Parallel - Two Speakers (Dual 4 ohm voice coils)
Two dual 4 ohm voice coil woofers with voice coils in parallel
and then parallel will result in a 1 ohm to the amplifier.
- - - - - -
2 ohm
2 ohm
2 ohm
2 ohm
2 ohm
2 ohm
+ + + +
Series-Parallel - Three Speakers
(Dual 2 ohm voice coils)
Three dual 2 ohm voice coil woofers with
voice coils in series and then parallel will
result in a 1.34 ohm load to the amplifier.
- - - - - -
4 ohm
4 ohm
4 ohm
4 ohm
4 ohm
4 ohm
+ + + + + +
Series-Parallel - Three Speakers
(Dual 4 ohm voice coils)
Three dual 4 ohm voice coil woofers with
voice coils in series and then parallel will
result in a 2.67 ohm load to the amplifier.
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WIRING CONFIGURATION
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2 ohm
m
2 ohm
m
2 ohm
m
2 ohm
2 ohm
m
2 ohm
m
2 ohm
m
2 ohm
m
+ + + + + + + +
Series-Parallel - Four Speakers
(Dual 2 ohm voice coils) +
Four dual 2 ohm voice coil woofers wired in series and
then parallel will result in a 1 ohm load to the amplifier. -
- - - - - - - -
4 ohm
m
4 ohm
m
4 ohm
m
4 ohm
4 ohm
m
4 ohm
m
4 ohm
m
4 ohm
m
+ + + + + + + +
Series-Parallel - Four Speakers
(Dual 4 ohm voice coils) +
Four dual 4 ohm voice coil woofers wired in series and
then parallel will result in a 2 ohm load to the amplifier. -
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WIRING CONFIGURATION
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2 Amplifiers - One Speaker
(dual 1 ohm)
1 ohm
One dual 1 ohm voice coil woofer
1 ohm
with each voice coil connected
to an individual amplifier, resulting
in a 1 ohm load to each amplifier.
+ +
+
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+
- -
2 Amplifiers - One Speaker
(dual 2 ohm) 2 ohm
One dual 2 ohm voice coil woofer
2 ohm
with each voice coil connected
to an individual amplifier, resulting
in a 2 ohm load to each amplifier.
+ +
+
-
+
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WIRING CONFIGURATION
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4 ohm
4 ohm
+ +
2 Amplifiers - One Speaker (dual 4 ohm)
One dual 4 ohm voice coil woofer with each voice coil connected
to an individual amplifier, resulting in a 4 ohm to each amplifier.
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BUILDING AN ENCLOSURE
If you’re planning to build your own enclosure and are confused
in what type of enclosure best suits your needs this page will
help you choose what enclosure best f its your needs. There are
many different types of enclosures. The two most common used
enclosures are sealed and vented enclosure. This page will show
the advantages and disadvantages of the two enclosures.
ADVANTAGES OF A SEALED ENCLOSURES
•High power handing capability
•Great transient response
•Tolerant of minor enclosure size variation
•Easy to construct
•Smooth roll off (12dB/octave)
DISADVANTAGES OF A SEALED ENCLOSURES
•Requires a woofer with a long excursion for better low bass
f requency response.
•Can have lower sensitivity than ported enclosures.
•When using high power and small enclosures, the woofer is not in
an ideal cooling environment.
•Lower bass as compared to a properly tuned vented enclosure
above the ported tuning f requency.
ADVANTAGES OF A VENTED ENCLOSURE
•Increased output around vented tuning
•Higher power handling above the port tuning f requency
•Extended f requency response
•Magnet is in a good cooling environment
•Handles higher bass f requencies with less distortion
DISADVANTAGES OF A VENTED ENCLOSURE
•Vented enclosure transient response is not as good as sealed
boxes because of the resonant effect of the vent tuning
•Midrange sound coming f rom inside the enclosure through the
vent can produce unpleasant sound coloration.
•Loss of cone movement control below vent tuning, which can
result in high distortion and mechanical failure of the driver.
•Lower power handling below the port tuning f requency
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ENCLOSURE DETAILS
ENCLOSURE DETAILS
1. Parameters listed are for conventional applications only, for further help
please call Sound Pros Tech Support.
2. At least 0.75” MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) is recommended for any
enclosure.
3. Recommended enclosures are NET box volumes, speaker and port
displacement are calculated into the volume of the enclosure, you will need
to add these volumes to calculate GROSS volume for the enclosure.
NOTES
* Due to the high power capabilities and long excursion of the HCCA 15” SPL
woofers, the Thiele/Small Parameters were calculated and measured using
Klippel analyzer system.
** Energy Bandwidth Product (EBP) is determined by the following formula Fs/
Qes=EBP. EBP values of 50 and lower suggest a sealed enclosure is best, 50 to
90 means the subwoofer versatile and 90 and above mean vented Enclosure is
recommended.
*** Subsonic filter should always be used and adjusted specifically for vented
box designs.
ENCLOSURE DESIGN
This section gives the basic description for a sealed enclosure. Orion HCCA 15”
SPL woofers are designed for sealed enclosures and vented enclosures. Sealed
enclosures are generally considered the most versatile for all music types and
are the easiest to build. They will also give high power handling with a wider
range of frequencies. The enclosure must be absolutely air tight. Use a high
quality wood glue for all seams of the enclosure. The enclosure should also
be screwed together. The enclosure should be no less than 3/4” on sides. The
baffle board (woofer mounting plate) should be no less than 1”. If the woofer
mounting is to be recessed then a minimum of two 3/4” plates together
should be used. As MDF is a porous material it is best to also seal the inside of
the enclosure.
NOTE: The woofer must face up or down only, specially in sealed enclosures.
NOTE: Refer to the website [Link] for updated enclosure
data for your woofer application.
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WARNING & DISCLAIMER
Investigate the layout of your vehicle thoroughly before drilling
or cutting. Take care when you work near the gas tank, gas lines,
hydraulic lines, electrical components and electrical wiring. Do
not use the equipment unmounted. Attach this system securely
to prevent damage, particularly in the event of an accident
or aggressive driving. Do not mount the system so that wire
connections are unprotected or are subjected to pinching or
damage f rom nearby objects. Before connecting or disconnecting
power connections at the system power terminals, disconnect the
+12V DC wire at the battery end. Conf irm that your source unit
and other equipment are turned off while connecting the input
terminals. If you need to replace the power fuse, replace it only
with a fuse identical to the amperage recommended. Using a fuse
of different type or rating may result in damage to the system,
which is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Do not
install any product where it may be subjected to excessive heat,
moisture and dust or where it may be repeatedly kicked, brushed or
bumped. Make absolutely sure that the terminals for the products
are connected to the proper inputs and outputs f rom the music
source. Never run the wiring on the outside of the vehicle or under
it where it can be damaged by road hazards or any moving parts of
the vehicle. Use existing wire channels, sills, panels and molding
strips inside the vehicle to hide the wiring for safety and a neat
appearance.
DISCLAIMER
IMPORTANT: Never cut any metal that is an integral part of the
vehicle’s safety or structural support system. If you are unsure, it is
best to have the product professionally installed by an Authorized
ORION Dealer. Never sacrif ice your safety for sound.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Check Point Remedy
No Sound Is the amplifier power LED 1. Check fuses in amplifier
illuminated? 2. Check turn-on lead
3. Check signal lead
4. Check gain control
5. Check source unit volume
6. Clean contacts on fuse holders
Is the amplifier overload LED Check speaker for short or
illuminated? amplifier for overheating
Check impedance with Ohm If no reading, replace speaker
meter
Check that the speaker moves If speaker won’t move, replace
freely speaker
Speaker is making a Check that speaker is secured Tighten mounting screws
rattling noise properly and tightened with
screws
Check enclosure construction Check that the enclosure is
debris free
Check speaker polarity Correct polarity
No sound from one Check speaker leads 1. Inspect for short circuits
coil 2. Check for open connections
Reverse left and right speaker
leads to determine if it is
occurring before the speaker
Speaker is distorting Check speaker load impedance Confirm that the speaker load
at high volume levels capabilities for the amplifier impedance recommendations
are followed. Check the wiring
configuration of the speaker. (To
verify proper load impedance,
use an OHM meter to measure
the total load for each channel of
the amplifier.
Verify that amplifier and/or Select low-pass setting
crossover settings are correct
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WARRANTY
Orion, warrants this product against all defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase
provided it was purchased from an Authorized Orion Dealer.
The conditions of this warranty and the extent of the responsibility of Orion,
under this warranty are as follows:
1. DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE
OF THIS PRODUCT. Information about Orion authorized warranty service
may also be obtained at [Link] or by emailing Orion at
support@[Link].
2. This warranty will become void if service is performed by anyone other
than an approved Orion Warranty Service Center.
3. This warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to
misuse, neglect or accident, or which has had the warranty seal broken,
serial number altered, defaced or removed, or which has been connected,
installed adjusted or repaired other than in accordance with the
instructions furnished by Orion.
4. This warranty does not cover car static, electrical interference,
adjustments or labor costs for the removal or reinstallation of the unit for
repair.
5. The sole responsibility of Orion under this warranty shall be limited to the
repair or replacement thereof, at the sole discretion of Orion.
6. If it becomes necessary to send the product or any defective part to
Orion or an authorized service station, the product must be shipped in
its original or equivalent carton, fully insured, with shipping charges
prepaid. Orion will not assume any responsibility for any loss or damage
incurred in shipping.
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WARRANTY
7. This warranty is not transferable and protects the original purchaser
provided they reside and made their purchase in the United States.
International consumers may contact their local retailer or distributor for
warranty information.
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 ORION 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 WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
10. Should you have any difficulties with the performance of this product
during warranty or with any Orion authorized service center, you may
contact Orion by emailing us at support@[Link].
ATTENTION
FOR ANY QUESTIONS,
ISSUES, RETURNS OR WARRANTY
DO NOT contact the retailer, we recommend that
you contact our service department for any and all
assistance at support@[Link].
We will do our best to resolve any problem in a
professional and timely manner.
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