Operation
Dynaudio SUB 250
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Setting the phase (PHASE)
With the phase settings you can adjust the timing relationship between the subwoofer
and main speakers. If either subwoofer or main speaker are slightly delayed in
response in relation to the other, it can result in decreased bass output in the
frequency response area where they overlap each other.
The phase relationship between subwoofer and satellite speakers is very dependent
on relative distance, construction and working principles of the main speakers. The
figure on the left shows a case whereby phase of the subwoofer and main speakers
are incorrect in the critical overlap area, thus significantly reducing acoustic output in
the listening room in that area.
Finding the correct phase setting:
1. Play a bass-rich track which also covers the overlap area.
2. Toggle the
PHASE
switch between 0° and 180°.
Choose the setting for which you experience the most bass.
Setting the satellite cut-off frequency
(SAT Highpass)
Depending on the bass capabilities of the speakers, the frequency range of
subwoofer and speakers can overlap between 50 Hz and 150 Hz. A bump or a gap in
the frequency response and thus a lower sound quality will be experienced if the
system is not matched properly. In addition, small speakers and low powered
amplifiers will particularly be affected by the low frequency signals, which again has
an negative effect on the sound quality. Therefore it makes sense to limit the bass
range of the connected speakers (called “satellites” in this case) by a highpass filter.
The Dynaudio SUB 250 provides three settings to achieve this:
•
Flat = no limitation
•
60 Hz = frequencies below 60 Hz are cut-off
•
80 Hz = frequencies below 80 Hz are cut-off
Setting the cut-off frequency
X
Switch
SAT Highpass
control to needed position.
Note:
•
You can not set the phase if the subwoofer is in slave mode. In this case the phase is
controlled by the setting of the master subwoofer.
Note:
•
In most audio-video-systems the satellite cut-off frequency is already set in the
bass management of your processor/receiver. Please see the operating manual of
your processor/receiver for further information. You can decide whether you use
the processor/receiver or the subwoofer for setting the cut-off frequency. Just take
care, not to set it twice by setting either of them to
Flat
.
Combined frequency response
Subwoofer
Main speakers
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Frequency
