M-Audio SBX user manual Troubleshooting & Technical Support, + b db a, 10 15 20 Hz

If your satellites are properly damped at the bass response as shown in curve “a,” set the two crossover frequencies to be identincal. If your satellite speakers are under-damped (boomy sounding) as shown curve “b,” experiment with setting the Satellite crossover frequency control higher. If they are over-damped (dry sounding) as shown in curve “c,” experiment with a lower setting. You may want to note the final control settings in case they are accidentally altered.

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In the event that you do choose an external form of bass

management,Note: you will likely need to set the Subwoofer LPF cutoff frequency to 180Hz. If you choose not to use the SBX internal bass management or an external form of bass management, you may want to begin with a Subwoofer LPF cutof frequency of 120Hz and experiment up or down until you reach your desired sound.

Troubleshooting & Technical Support

Avoiding Problems with Turntables	output level at low frequencies,
Since the SBX can produce

perform the following test atof the SBX.

acoustic feedback via a turntableinstallationconsiderableoccur. To ensure that this is not the case,

Set up the equipment for playing a record. Place the stylus on a non-rotating record (disconnect the turntable power cord if necessary). Tap the turntable

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