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Infinity Total Solutions™ TSS-SUB4000
The Infinity Total Solutions TSS-SUB4000 continues Infinity’s
long-standing commitment to accurate sound reproduction. Our
proprietary Metal Matrix Diaphragm
™
(MMD
®
) driver, high-pow-
ered amplifier and proprietary Room Adaptive Bass Optimization
System
™
, along with a rigid, well-braced enclosure, combine to
deliver uncompromised bass performance in any stereo or mul-
tichannel home theater. In addition, the TSS-SUB4000’s com-
pact enclosure allows for easy integration into any home envi-
ronment.
Unpacking the Subwoofer
If you suspect damage from transit, report it immediately to
your dealer. Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for
future use.
P
LACEMENT
Since the installation of a subwoofer can be somewhat more
complicated than installing full-range speakers, it is essential
that you read this section very carefully prior to connecting the
subwoofer to your system. Should you have questions relating to
your installation, it is advisable to call either your dealer or
Infinity’s Customer Service Department for advice.
The performance of the subwoofer is directly related to its
placement in the listening room and how you align the sub-
woofer with its satellite speakers. Setting the volume of the
subwoofer in relation to the left and right speakers is also of
critical importance because it is essential that the subwoofer
integrate smoothly with the entire system. Setting the sub-
woofer’s volume level too high will result in an overpowering,
boomy bass. Setting the volume level too low will negate the
benefits of the subwoofer.
Here are several additional facts on installation that may prove
useful. It is generally believed by most audio authorities that
low frequencies (below 125Hz) are nondirectional and, there-
fore, placement of a subwoofer within any listening room is not
critical. While in theory it is true that the larger wavelengths of
extremely low frequencies are basically nondirectional, the fact
is that, when installing a subwoofer within the limited confines
of a room, reflections, standing waves and absorptions generat-
ed within the room will strongly influence the performance of
any subwoofer system. As a result, the specific location of the
subwoofer becomes important, and we strongly recommend that
you experiment with placement before choosing a final loca-
tion.
Placement will depend upon your room and the amount and
quality of bass required (for example, whether or not your room
permits placement of the subwoofer near either satellite).
Before deciding where to best place your speakers,
survey your room and study Figures 1 and 2.
Figure 1. In this overhead view of a typical installation.
The powered subwoofer provides bass for effects and music.
Figure 2.This figure shows an alternative layout,
which may be more suitable for some rooms.
TSS-SUB4000
Couch
Left
Front
Channel
Right
Front
Channel
Center
Channel
(above or below TV)
Left
Surround
Channel
Right
Surround
Channel
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