Boston Acoustics XB6 manual Placement, Position subwoofer Corner for maximum bass output, Controls

Models: XB6

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Power indicator: This two- color power status light will be red when the Power Mode Switch is set to “auto” (without any audio signal present) and green when set to “on” mode.

power indicator

It will not light up at all until the Main Power switch is set to the “on” position.

Power mode switch

Note: The Main Power Switch needs to be in the “on” position before this switch is active.

Auto: When set to this position, the subwoofer’s auto-on

auto

on

circuitry turns the amplifier on when an audio signal is

 

 

presented (turning the “power indicator” light green), and

 

 

turns it off in approximately 15 minutes if no signal is detect-

 

 

ed (turning the “power indicator” red).

 

 

On: When set to this position, the subwoofer’s auto-on

auto

on

circuitry is bypassed and the amplifier will remain on

 

 

whether an audio signal is present or not (the “power

 

 

indicator” light stays green).

 

 

Placement

Place the subwoofer next to a wall or in a corner near your main speakers. Typically, the sound is best when the subwoofer is within 15 feet (4.5m) of the main speakers. However, the sharp 24dB/octave crossover roll-off permits placement farther from the main speakers if necessary. Since the ear is unable to localize the low frequencies of the subwoofer, the bass still appears to come from the main speakers. In most cases, the subwoofer may be placed anywhere in the listening room.

The level of bass output from the subwoofer will vary at different positions in a room. When placed near walls, its loudness is emphasized. Corner placement provides the most bass output, while placement near only one wall will provide somewhat less bass. Placement completely away from walls may produce too little bass. Regardless of how you place the subwoofer, you can adjust the subwoofer’s level with its volume control. If you move the subwoofer, recheck the setting of the polarity switch. Use the setting that yields the louder and more dynamic sound.

IMPORTANT: Do not place the subwoofer where there is a chance of contact between the rear panel and drapes or furniture.

Position subwoofer

in corner for maximum bass output

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Boston Acoustics XB6 manual Placement, Position subwoofer Corner for maximum bass output, Controls