SuperSub XXL Owner’s Manual
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DUAL SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS
Connection using Left/LFE low level Inputs:
From your receiver or preamp, attach a RCA-type “Y” connector
to theSub/LFE out (unless your receiver or processor has two Sub outs) and then run an RCA-type interconnect
cable to each subwoofer’s LEFT/LFE Input. Select the LFE In (DOWN) position on the Input Select switch. For
further setup instructions, refer to Bass Management Systems Setup section below
Connection using Left/Right low level Inputs:
Connect the Left preamp output to the Left RCA input of the fi rst
sub and the Right preamp output to the Right RCA input on the second sub. Select the Left/Right In (UP) position
of the Input Selection Switch.
BASS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS SET UP
(FOR MULTI-CHANNEL, 5.1, ETC., SYSTEMS)
Multi-channel surround sound systems have a critical speaker setup and channel balancing procedure for
setting the level for all speakers and how bass is directed which must be followed if the system is to perform
properly. Many problems relating to the overall sound of the system can be clearly traced back to improper
system balance. Also note that multi-channel surround sound systems have bass management systems which
vary from unit to unit. This bass management system must be properly adjusted. Many problems relating to the
overall sound of the system can be traced back to improper bass management settings.
Bass Management Settings when using LFE Input:
On your A/V receiver or processor’s Speaker Setup Menu, set
all speakers to
“Small*”
and set Subwoofer to
“Yes”
to direct all bass and LFE information to the Sub(s).
Setting Channel Levels:
Using your receiver or A/V processor’s Speaker Level Calibration Menu, set each speaker
(channel) in the system to the same volume level. While you can get reasonable results doing this by ear, it is
best to use an inexpensive Sound Pressure (SPL) meter to get better channel to channel balance. Some new
receivers and processors have Auto Set Up functions that use a supplied microphone to set levels automatically.
Also note that bass level should be set to individual taste, not just to a given reading on the SPL meter. Also note
that most inexpensive SPL meters suffer signifi cant roll-off when measuring bass frequencies, making it even
more important to “adjust bass to taste.”
(
*
Small and Large settings on speaker setup menus determine the routing of bass information, see your dealer
for more assistance on the correct settings for your specifi c speaker system and environment.)
