Fine Tuning the Subwoofer
The key to good subwoofer / speaker integration is repeated listening, followed by making small
The frequency chart below lists some terms commonly used to describe different bands of the frequency spectrum. Listen to your system and make adjustments to achieve a seamless blend between your main speakers and the SW10 ll or SW12. Four common prob- lems are outlined below. Follow the flow chart to correct these. See the glossary for any terms you are unfamiliar with.
Frequency Chart
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Fine Tuning Flow Chart
Solution Problem
"Boomy" Too Much Mid / Upper Bass
Adjust
Subwoofer
Phase
(Continuously
Add)
Lower
Low Pass
Frequency
Lacks
Mid / Upper Bass:
Lean But With
Weight
Adjust
Subwoofer
Phase
(Continuously
Add)
If this makes |
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it worse, |
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try |
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If the sound |
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improves |
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Lacks
Low
Bass
Weight
Adjust
Subwoofer
Phase
Switch
Increase
Boundary
EQ
Move
Excessive
Low
Bass
Weight
Decrease
Boundary
EQ
Move
Subwoofer
Farther
From Wall
Listen
Lower
Subwoofer
Volume
Listen
Adjust
Subwoofer
Volume
Listen
Adjust
Subwoofer
Volume
Adjust
Subwoofer
Phase
Subwoofer
Closer to
Wall
Listen
Listen
