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Setup, calibrating and integration
What’s to know? Well, first of all, setting up an SV Subwoofer is pretty darn easy. There are a few key things to get right though, if you want to get the most out of your sub…
Unpacking. You’re probably eager to fire up your sub (we’re the same way), but take time to carefully unpack your sub. Set the box and other protective shipping coverings aside, just in case you need to return the sub for any reason. Be sure you don’t throw out the soda can shaped foam piece. It’s your “port blocker” for custom sub tuning!
Location. They say it’s ALL about location right? It’s the same with setting up your subwoofer. So, where to put it? Go for a corner if you can, and avoid putting your sub where it might adjoin large open areas.
Studies have shown that the deepest and flattest bass response is typically attained when a subwoofer is placed within a few feet of one of your home theater’s corners. The upright configuration of SV Subwoofers makes this easy. Whether you put the sub in front or to the rear of your seating area makes surprisingly little difference. Deep home theater bass, like that from Dolby Digital (DD) “5.1 channel” DVDs and Laserdiscs is non- directional. You can’t tell where it is coming from, even though you can hear, and feel it (and how!).
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| manual. Ensure all power to your |
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| handle a minimum of 600 watts. (Use of | |
| “convenience outlets” on receivers are not | |
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(b.) | DD/DTS Processor/Receiver |
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