Calibrating the Subwoofer

STA-800D/1000D Equipped Subs

SVSound™

Setup, Calibration & Integration

2)Bass Management and (optionally) time alignment performed in subwoofer. In this con- figuration, it is assumed that due to the lack of bass management and time alignment capability in a preamp (typical for 2 channel analog systems) these functions will be handled using the features of the STA-800D/STA-1000D amplifier.

If you are using one subwoofer for the bass of both Left and Right Channels, connect the Left and Right Pre- amp Outputs for these channels to the corresponding Inputs of the STA-800D/STA-1000D, and the Outputs of the STA-800D/STA-1000D to the Inputs of the power amplifier for the main Left and Right speakers. If you are using two subwoofers (one for each channel), connect the Left Output to one sub and the Right Output to the second sub. Connect the sub Outputs to the respective inputs on the power amplifier.

Using the Integrated Function Controller, set the following values as starting points for initial set up:

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In order to get the best experience from your new SVS subwoofer, it is important to calibrate it with the rest of your speakers. To do this correctly you either need an AVR or pre/pro with “Auto Setup” capability, or you will need a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) Meter (preferably with Analog display) like those sold by Radio Shack as well as a source of test tones.

It is highly unlikely the subwoofer level can be set correctly using hearing alone due to the difference in hearingcapability of individuals, as well as the decreased level of hearing sensitivity in the lower frequen- cies. There-fore it is highly discouraged to use your ears as a substitute for the SPL meter.