SBX10
Studiophile BX10s Deluxe Subwoofer11
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Multichannel (e.g., 5.1, 7.1-channel surround) Operation:
If you're mixing or monitoring a multichannel
source, you undoubtedly have an external bass management system and/or you may be sending the
LFE (low-frequency effects) channel directly to the subwoofer with no additional signal redirection. In
this scenario, you can route your subwoofer audio signal to either the left or right input on the SBX10
subwoofer. Further, you should bypass the subwoofer’s internal crossover by setting the crossover
control to the 200Hz position (fully open).
Adjusting the Back Panel Controls
Crossover Control (3)
We have touched on this topic already, but here are a few more points to keep in mind:
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The crossovers of most A/V home theater systems are set to 80Hz (assuming they are being used
with a subwoofer). So if you are mixing multichannel material using the SBX10 subwoofer, we rec-
ommend you start with the 80Hz setting as a reference to approximate a typical end-user listening
environment.
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For easy compliance with Dolby Digital, DTS, and THX recommendations, we have provided cali-
brated markings on the crossover dial for 80Hz,100Hz, and 120Hz positions (in addition to 50 Hz
and 200 Hz).
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If you are using the SBX10 subwoofer with direct-field monitors with 5” drivers (such as M-Audio's
BX5a Deluxe or CX5) in a 2-channel setup, we recommend you start with 80Hz as your crossover
point and adjust it to suit your particular acoustic environment. The documentation for your
direct-field monitors may also include a recommended subwoofer crossover frequency.
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If you are using the SBX10 subwoofer with direct-field monitors with 8” drivers (such as M-Audio's
BX8a Deluxe or CX8) in a 2-channel setup, we recommend you start with 50Hz as your crossover
point and adjust it to suit your particular acoustic environment. The documentation for your
direct-field monitors may also include a recommended subwoofer crossover frequency.
