Subwoofers & Enclosures

The ResoNix GUS series subwoofers are designed for small sealed enclosures. They can possibly work well in certain ported enclosure setups, but we only recommend sealed for multiple reasons (sound quality, form factor, low end extension, etc). These are not a candidate for infinite baffle, so please do not use them in infinite baffle setups. Our ODIN series subwoofers are designed for that.

Sine waves should NEVER be sent to speakers, including our GUS series subwoofers. If you are using sine waves to set your amplifier gains, you should be doing so while the subwoofers are disconnected to prevent damage. We all have our own ways of setting gains, but we suggest doing so with an oscilloscope or at least a good volt meter to verify that you aren't applying too much power, and aren't clipping the signal.

In their suggested enclosures, the GUS-10 can handle 500 watts, the GUS-12 can handle 800 watts, and the GUS-15 can handle 1500 watts. Do not overpower these. This is not a subwoofer that is deliberately underrated like many other companies do to impress customers. We are honest about our ratings and our suggestions with our products so you can get the most of them. But, not following these guidelines can result in damage to your GUS subwoofer.

No, we do not currently offer re-cone kits for the GUS series subwoofers. This is something we are looking into offering in the future. But, if you follow our recommendations for power and enclosures, and treat your subwoofers with care, you shouldn't ever need a re-cone kit :)

It is safe to only run the specified amount of power to the GUS subwoofers. It is possible to safely use an amplifier that is capable of more output than they are rated for, SO LONG AS power is limited to what they are rated for. I will make it clear right here. Burnt voice coils, or damage from bottomed out coils is not damage that is covered under warranty as those are not manufacturer defects.

We designed the GUS series subwoofers to be able to handle playing ultra-low frequencies in very small sealed enclosures. So long as you are following our power ratings and enclosure suggestions, you do not need nor want to use a subsonic/high pass filter.

Yes, speaker break in is real. The suspension will loosen over a short period of time. How long that will take until it fully settles is dependent on program material, power applied, enclosure, etc. We suggest using your GUS series subwoofer as normal for about 20 hours of listening at normal to higher listening levels before dialing in final tuning. And no, it is not dangerous to play your new subwoofer at full volume until it is broken in. This is actually when your subwoofer will be its most resilient.

Yes! That is what they were designed for. Now, if you mean you want to use them in enclosures that are smaller than our minimum recommended enclosure size specification, yes, you still can. But please understand that this will severely limit the low frequency extension/efficiency of the subwoofer. You can always contact us about enclosure and application questions if you have something very specific in mind.

The ResoNix GUS series subwoofers are designed for the highest level of sound quality possible. That said, they still have plenty of output for the caliber of accuracy they produce, and especially for how shallow they are. Since output is purely a measure of air displacement, we can look at cone area multiplied by linear excursion to get an idea of how much output these are capable of compared to the other subwoofers we have tested. Or, you can use this simple table that we made so you didn't have to do all of that work. Just got to the link and click the drop down, and select "Max Output At 20Hz In 0.707 QTC". This list will show you each tested subwoofers potential output capability based on anechoic simulation based on their large signal TS parameters.

Linearity refers to how consistent the driver’s behavior stays as it moves across stroke. Motor force, suspension stiffness, and inductance all change with excursion. Better (flatter) linearity means lower distortion, cleaner bass, more predictable tuning, and less “weird” behavior or compression when you turn it up.

Since the GUS series subwoofers are very linear across stroke and have very low distortion at high volumes, it will not always be obvious when you are getting close to pushing them too far. They remain composed until they don't, and this is a trade off of designing them to be shallow, but still having high linear excursion. This is why it is very important to follow our power and enclosure recommendations. Obvious signs of pushing them past their mechanical limit are harsh mechanical noises, “clacking,” sudden loss of control, or the sub sounding like it is slamming (not in the good way) instead of playing cleanly. If that happens, back the volume down and verify what is happening. If you need help with this, we are here to help.

If the sub is exposed to cargo, loose items, pets, or daily life, then yes, we would recommend a grille for protection. A damaged cone, surround, or dustcap is usually preventable with basic protection, and is not covered under warranty. We do not offer grilles of our own at the moment.

We do not currently offer a grille of our own for the GUS series subwoofers. It is currently your responsibility to make sure your GUS series subwoofer is protected in your installation. Why we do not offer one, we could not justify the massive up-front cost it would have taken to make our own grilles. Sorry.

While the GUS series subwoofers do feature a pole vent, that doesn't mean it cannot be obstructed. We designed the rear of the cone assembly to be vented, which will take care of venting if the pole vent is blocked. Obviously it is nice to have it unobstructed, but you don't have to second guess it if your install requires a very shallow enclosure and it does if fact need to be obstructed.

We always recommend using our ResoNix CCF Decoupler 3F Tape for gasketing speakers and baffles to prevent air leaks, but the ResoNix GUS series subwoofers already feature a rubber mounting ring gasket that takes care of this, so no other products are needed.

You will need at least the following amount of space between the height of the surround, and whatever you have in front of it. 23mm for the GUS-10, 28mm for the GUS-12, and 33mm for the GUS-15. Or 55mm, 60mm, and 65mm respectively from the baffle surface of the enclosure to whatever you have in front of it.

There is very little real world difference in sound between the two. I know that sounds crazy, but I promise that is the case. Go with whatever option makes the installation easier, more reliable, and more easily serviced.

We suggest using our ResoNix 10-gauge tinned OFC speaker wire. This will help prevent any added resistance and keep damping factor high on your amplifier. I know that sounds crazy, but at lower impedances, very thick wire is needed to not significantly lower damping factor of the amplifier. Some believe in that making a difference, and some don't, and that's not what this is about. For me personally, wire is cheap, and I just do it for peace of mind.

It is almost always installation, tuning, or OEM integration, not the subwoofer itself. If you are integrating into an OEM system using the factory high-level signal, that is the first thing to suspect, because it is often distorted and compressed before it ever reaches your aftermarket gear. If you are not using the OEM high-level signal, the next most likely culprits are installation and tuning issues, enclosure alignment, leaks, gain structure, filtering, crossover, phase, and EQ choices.

We suggest following the recommendations in our ResoNix Buyer’s Guide, it covers rattle control and sound treatment strategy in detail, including what to treat, where to treat it, and why.

Our warranty period is one year from date of delivery. Warranty is ONLY applicable for manufacturer defects. It does not cover burnt voice coils, damaged voice coils from bottoming out, torn surrounds or spiders from over-excursion, damage from personal belongings contacting the subwoofer, or any other damage caused by installation, use, or abuse.

The ResoNix GUS series subwoofers are designed for small sealed enclosures. They can possibly work well in certain ported enclosure setups, but we only recommend sealed for multiple reasons (sound quality, form factor, low end extension, etc). These are not a candidate for infinite baffle, so please do not use them in infinite baffle setups. Our ODIN series subwoofers are designed for that.

Sine waves should NEVER be sent to speakers, including our GUS series subwoofers. If you are using sine waves to set your amplifier gains, you should be doing so while the subwoofers are disconnected to prevent damage. We all have our own ways of setting gains, but we suggest doing so with an oscilloscope or at least a good volt meter to verify that you aren't applying too much power, and aren't clipping the signal.

In their suggested enclosures, the GUS-10 can handle 500 watts, the GUS-12 can handle 800 watts, and the GUS-15 can handle 1500 watts. Do not overpower these. This is not a subwoofer that is deliberately underrated like many other companies do to impress customers. We are honest about our ratings and our suggestions with our products so you can get the most of them. But, not following these guidelines can result in damage to your GUS subwoofer.

No, we do not currently offer re-cone kits for the GUS series subwoofers. This is something we are looking into offering in the future. But, if you follow our recommendations for power and enclosures, and treat your subwoofers with care, you shouldn't ever need a re-cone kit :)

It is safe to only run the specified amount of power to the GUS subwoofers. It is possible to safely use an amplifier that is capable of more output than they are rated for, SO LONG AS power is limited to what they are rated for. I will make it clear right here. Burnt voice coils, or damage from bottomed out coils is not damage that is covered under warranty as those are not manufacturer defects.

We designed the GUS series subwoofers to be able to handle playing ultra-low frequencies in very small sealed enclosures. So long as you are following our power ratings and enclosure suggestions, you do not need nor want to use a subsonic/high pass filter.

Yes, speaker break in is real. The suspension will loosen over a short period of time. How long that will take until it fully settles is dependent on program material, power applied, enclosure, etc. We suggest using your GUS series subwoofer as normal for about 20 hours of listening at normal to higher listening levels before dialing in final tuning. And no, it is not dangerous to play your new subwoofer at full volume until it is broken in. This is actually when your subwoofer will be its most resilient.

Yes! That is what they were designed for. Now, if you mean you want to use them in enclosures that are smaller than our minimum recommended enclosure size specification, yes, you still can. But please understand that this will severely limit the low frequency extension/efficiency of the subwoofer. You can always contact us about enclosure and application questions if you have something very specific in mind.

The ResoNix GUS series subwoofers are designed for the highest level of sound quality possible. That said, they still have plenty of output for the caliber of accuracy they produce, and especially for how shallow they are. Since output is purely a measure of air displacement, we can look at cone area multiplied by linear excursion to get an idea of how much output these are capable of compared to the other subwoofers we have tested. Or, you can use this simple table that we made so you didn't have to do all of that work. Just got to the link and click the drop down, and select "Max Output At 20Hz In 0.707 QTC". This list will show you each tested subwoofers potential output capability based on anechoic simulation based on their large signal TS parameters.

Linearity refers to how consistent the driver’s behavior stays as it moves across stroke. Motor force, suspension stiffness, and inductance all change with excursion. Better (flatter) linearity means lower distortion, cleaner bass, more predictable tuning, and less “weird” behavior or compression when you turn it up.

Since the GUS series subwoofers are very linear across stroke and have very low distortion at high volumes, it will not always be obvious when you are getting close to pushing them too far. They remain composed until they don't, and this is a trade off of designing them to be shallow, but still having high linear excursion. This is why it is very important to follow our power and enclosure recommendations. Obvious signs of pushing them past their mechanical limit are harsh mechanical noises, “clacking,” sudden loss of control, or the sub sounding like it is slamming (not in the good way) instead of playing cleanly. If that happens, back the volume down and verify what is happening. If you need help with this, we are here to help.

If the sub is exposed to cargo, loose items, pets, or daily life, then yes, we would recommend a grille for protection. A damaged cone, surround, or dustcap is usually preventable with basic protection, and is not covered under warranty. We do not offer grilles of our own at the moment.

We do not currently offer a grille of our own for the GUS series subwoofers. It is currently your responsibility to make sure your GUS series subwoofer is protected in your installation. Why we do not offer one, we could not justify the massive up-front cost it would have taken to make our own grilles. Sorry.

While the GUS series subwoofers do feature a pole vent, that doesn't mean it cannot be obstructed. We designed the rear of the cone assembly to be vented, which will take care of venting if the pole vent is blocked. Obviously it is nice to have it unobstructed, but you don't have to second guess it if your install requires a very shallow enclosure and it does if fact need to be obstructed.

We always recommend using our ResoNix CCF Decoupler 3F Tape for gasketing speakers and baffles to prevent air leaks, but the ResoNix GUS series subwoofers already feature a rubber mounting ring gasket that takes care of this, so no other products are needed.

You will need at least the following amount of space between the height of the surround, and whatever you have in front of it. 23mm for the GUS-10, 28mm for the GUS-12, and 33mm for the GUS-15. Or 55mm, 60mm, and 65mm respectively from the baffle surface of the enclosure to whatever you have in front of it.

There is very little real world difference in sound between the two. I know that sounds crazy, but I promise that is the case. Go with whatever option makes the installation easier, more reliable, and more easily serviced.

We suggest using our ResoNix 10-gauge tinned OFC speaker wire. This will help prevent any added resistance and keep damping factor high on your amplifier. I know that sounds crazy, but at lower impedances, very thick wire is needed to not significantly lower damping factor of the amplifier. Some believe in that making a difference, and some don't, and that's not what this is about. For me personally, wire is cheap, and I just do it for peace of mind.

It is almost always installation, tuning, or OEM integration, not the subwoofer itself. If you are integrating into an OEM system using the factory high-level signal, that is the first thing to suspect, because it is often distorted and compressed before it ever reaches your aftermarket gear. If you are not using the OEM high-level signal, the next most likely culprits are installation and tuning issues, enclosure alignment, leaks, gain structure, filtering, crossover, phase, and EQ choices.

We suggest following the recommendations in our ResoNix Buyer’s Guide, it covers rattle control and sound treatment strategy in detail, including what to treat, where to treat it, and why.

Our warranty period is one year from date of delivery. Warranty is ONLY applicable for manufacturer defects. It does not cover burnt voice coils, damaged voice coils from bottoming out, torn surrounds or spiders from over-excursion, damage from personal belongings contacting the subwoofer, or any other damage caused by installation, use, or abuse.

The ResoNix GUS series subwoofers are designed for small sealed enclosures. They can possibly work well in certain ported enclosure setups, but we only recommend sealed for multiple reasons (sound quality, form factor, low end extension, etc). These are not a candidate for infinite baffle, so please do not use them in infinite baffle setups. Our ODIN series subwoofers are designed for that.

Sine waves should NEVER be sent to speakers, including our GUS series subwoofers. If you are using sine waves to set your amplifier gains, you should be doing so while the subwoofers are disconnected to prevent damage. We all have our own ways of setting gains, but we suggest doing so with an oscilloscope or at least a good volt meter to verify that you aren't applying too much power, and aren't clipping the signal.

In their suggested enclosures, the GUS-10 can handle 500 watts, the GUS-12 can handle 800 watts, and the GUS-15 can handle 1500 watts. Do not overpower these. This is not a subwoofer that is deliberately underrated like many other companies do to impress customers. We are honest about our ratings and our suggestions with our products so you can get the most of them. But, not following these guidelines can result in damage to your GUS subwoofer.

No, we do not currently offer re-cone kits for the GUS series subwoofers. This is something we are looking into offering in the future. But, if you follow our recommendations for power and enclosures, and treat your subwoofers with care, you shouldn't ever need a re-cone kit :)

It is safe to only run the specified amount of power to the GUS subwoofers. It is possible to safely use an amplifier that is capable of more output than they are rated for, SO LONG AS power is limited to what they are rated for. I will make it clear right here. Burnt voice coils, or damage from bottomed out coils is not damage that is covered under warranty as those are not manufacturer defects.

We designed the GUS series subwoofers to be able to handle playing ultra-low frequencies in very small sealed enclosures. So long as you are following our power ratings and enclosure suggestions, you do not need nor want to use a subsonic/high pass filter.

Yes, speaker break in is real. The suspension will loosen over a short period of time. How long that will take until it fully settles is dependent on program material, power applied, enclosure, etc. We suggest using your GUS series subwoofer as normal for about 20 hours of listening at normal to higher listening levels before dialing in final tuning. And no, it is not dangerous to play your new subwoofer at full volume until it is broken in. This is actually when your subwoofer will be its most resilient.

Yes! That is what they were designed for. Now, if you mean you want to use them in enclosures that are smaller than our minimum recommended enclosure size specification, yes, you still can. But please understand that this will severely limit the low frequency extension/efficiency of the subwoofer. You can always contact us about enclosure and application questions if you have something very specific in mind.

The ResoNix GUS series subwoofers are designed for the highest level of sound quality possible. That said, they still have plenty of output for the caliber of accuracy they produce, and especially for how shallow they are. Since output is purely a measure of air displacement, we can look at cone area multiplied by linear excursion to get an idea of how much output these are capable of compared to the other subwoofers we have tested. Or, you can use this simple table that we made so you didn't have to do all of that work. Just got to the link and click the drop down, and select "Max Output At 20Hz In 0.707 QTC". This list will show you each tested subwoofers potential output capability based on anechoic simulation based on their large signal TS parameters.

Linearity refers to how consistent the driver’s behavior stays as it moves across stroke. Motor force, suspension stiffness, and inductance all change with excursion. Better (flatter) linearity means lower distortion, cleaner bass, more predictable tuning, and less “weird” behavior or compression when you turn it up.

Since the GUS series subwoofers are very linear across stroke and have very low distortion at high volumes, it will not always be obvious when you are getting close to pushing them too far. They remain composed until they don't, and this is a trade off of designing them to be shallow, but still having high linear excursion. This is why it is very important to follow our power and enclosure recommendations. Obvious signs of pushing them past their mechanical limit are harsh mechanical noises, “clacking,” sudden loss of control, or the sub sounding like it is slamming (not in the good way) instead of playing cleanly. If that happens, back the volume down and verify what is happening. If you need help with this, we are here to help.

If the sub is exposed to cargo, loose items, pets, or daily life, then yes, we would recommend a grille for protection. A damaged cone, surround, or dustcap is usually preventable with basic protection, and is not covered under warranty. We do not offer grilles of our own at the moment.

We do not currently offer a grille of our own for the GUS series subwoofers. It is currently your responsibility to make sure your GUS series subwoofer is protected in your installation. Why we do not offer one, we could not justify the massive up-front cost it would have taken to make our own grilles. Sorry.

While the GUS series subwoofers do feature a pole vent, that doesn't mean it cannot be obstructed. We designed the rear of the cone assembly to be vented, which will take care of venting if the pole vent is blocked. Obviously it is nice to have it unobstructed, but you don't have to second guess it if your install requires a very shallow enclosure and it does if fact need to be obstructed.

We always recommend using our ResoNix CCF Decoupler 3F Tape for gasketing speakers and baffles to prevent air leaks, but the ResoNix GUS series subwoofers already feature a rubber mounting ring gasket that takes care of this, so no other products are needed.

You will need at least the following amount of space between the height of the surround, and whatever you have in front of it. 23mm for the GUS-10, 28mm for the GUS-12, and 33mm for the GUS-15. Or 55mm, 60mm, and 65mm respectively from the baffle surface of the enclosure to whatever you have in front of it.

There is very little real world difference in sound between the two. I know that sounds crazy, but I promise that is the case. Go with whatever option makes the installation easier, more reliable, and more easily serviced.

We suggest using our ResoNix 10-gauge tinned OFC speaker wire. This will help prevent any added resistance and keep damping factor high on your amplifier. I know that sounds crazy, but at lower impedances, very thick wire is needed to not significantly lower damping factor of the amplifier. Some believe in that making a difference, and some don't, and that's not what this is about. For me personally, wire is cheap, and I just do it for peace of mind.

It is almost always installation, tuning, or OEM integration, not the subwoofer itself. If you are integrating into an OEM system using the factory high-level signal, that is the first thing to suspect, because it is often distorted and compressed before it ever reaches your aftermarket gear. If you are not using the OEM high-level signal, the next most likely culprits are installation and tuning issues, enclosure alignment, leaks, gain structure, filtering, crossover, phase, and EQ choices.

We suggest following the recommendations in our ResoNix Buyer’s Guide, it covers rattle control and sound treatment strategy in detail, including what to treat, where to treat it, and why.

Our warranty period is one year from date of delivery. Warranty is ONLY applicable for manufacturer defects. It does not cover burnt voice coils, damaged voice coils from bottoming out, torn surrounds or spiders from over-excursion, damage from personal belongings contacting the subwoofer, or any other damage caused by installation, use, or abuse.