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Infinity Total Solutions™ TSS-SUB4000

The Infinity Total Solutions TSS-SUB4000 continues Infinity’s long-standing commitment to accurate sound reproduction. Our proprietary Metal Matrix Diaphragm™ (MMD®) driver, high-powered amplifier and proprietary Room Adaptive Bass Optimization System,™ along with a rigid, well-braced enclosure, combine to deliver uncompromised bass performance in any stereo or multichannel home theater. In addition, the TSS-SUB4000’s compact enclosure allows for easy integration into any home environment.

Unpacking the Subwoofer

If you suspect damage from transit, report it immediately to your dealer. Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use.

PLACEMENT

Since the installation of a subwoofer can be somewhat more complicated than installing full-range speakers, it is essential that you read this section very carefully prior to connecting the subwoofer to your system. Should you have questions relating to your installation, it is advisable to call either your dealer or Infinity’s Customer Service Department for advice.

The performance of the subwoofer is directly related to its placement in the listening room and how you align the subwoofer with its satellite speakers. Setting the volume of the subwoofer in relation to the left and right speakers is also of critical importance because it is essential that the subwoofer integrate smoothly with the entire system. Setting the subwoofer’s volume level too high will result in an overpowering, boomy bass. Setting the volume level too low will negate the benefits of the subwoofer.

Here are several additional facts on installation that may prove useful. It is generally believed by most audio authorities that low frequencies (below 125Hz) are nondirectional and, therefore, placement of a subwoofer within any listening room is not critical. While in theory it is true that the larger wavelengths of extremely low frequencies are basically nondirectional, the fact is that, when installing a subwoofer within the limited confines of a room, reflections, standing waves and absorptions generated within the room will strongly influence the performance of any subwoofer system. As a result, the specific location of the subwoofer becomes important, and we strongly recommend that you experiment with placement before choosing a final location.

Placement will depend upon your room and the amount and quality of bass required (for example, whether or not your room permits placement of the subwoofer near either satellite).

Before deciding where to best place your speakers, survey your room and study Figures 1 and 2.

Left	Center	Right
	Channel
Front		Front	TSS-SUB4000
	(above or below TV)
Channel		Channel

Left	Couch	Right
Surround		Surround
Channel		Channel

Figure 1. In this overhead view of a typical installation.

The powered subwoofer provides bass for effects and music.

TSS-SUB4000

Figure 2.This figure shows an alternative layout, which may be more suitable for some rooms.

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