Final Sound S220 TABLE 1

FINAL SOUND SOLUTIONS S220 SUBWOOFER MANUAL vs. 1.6 -US- c FSS 2006R 15

• Note that you may need to try more than one location for the subwoofer to reach

optimum results.

TABLE 1

* when using the LFE-output for driving the subwoofer, the panel’s ‘size’ parameter should be set to ‘small’. Otherwise, most

theatre processors won’t activate the LFE-output

The S220 is also usable in combination with the Final 90i, 150i and 300i panels. Mainly for home theatre applications.

– QUICK INSTALLATION-

Using the Final Sound S220 special high pass filter facilities.

In this position, the sub’s special high pass filter facilities are active. Basically, the incoming

full range signal is split into a low pass filtered signal driving the subwoofer, and a high pass

filtered signal driving the left and right front panels. The high pass filter’s crossover frequency

is not endlessly variable. It has three pre chosen fixed frequencies, which fall into the usable

range for the panels. The ‘Mid Bass Equalizer’ switch on the sub’s back panel, will also give

you three positions.

• Position the S220 in the desired location.

• Connect the S220 according to this manual’s instructions.

• Set the sub’s Level control to a minimum and the Phase Switch to 0 degrees (as a

starting point).

• Adjust the sub’s Low Pass control (crossover frequency) to the panel’s lowest

frequency (see Table 1 or 2).

• Now play some music and gradually turn up the sub’s Level control to a value that

matches the main loudspeaker’s level.

• Adjust the Variable Phase control now. This is ONLY necessary if the subwoofer’s

position is NOT on the baseline between the loudspeakers or left to the left

loudspeaker and right to the right loudspeaker. If the subwoofer is before or behind

the baseline, or somewhere else in the room, adjustment of the phase might be

necessary. Play some modern music with a strong bass-rhythm to adjust the phase.

The Phase control is in the right position, if you’re not aware of a time difference

between the mid/high frequencies and the lower frequencies on the listening position.

The system is definitely out of phase when the bass frequencies lag behind the rest of

the spectrum or there’s a time difference anyway. If it’s not possible to get the right

timing, reverse the Phase Switch from ‘0’ to ‘180’ and try again. If this is not helpful,

diminish the distance between the subwoofer and the electrostatic panels.

Model: 90i 150i 300i 400i 600i 1000i

* Size: SMALL

SMALL

Crossover setting:

150Hz 130Hz 95Hz 65Hz 45Hz 38Hz