similar-sized sealed system. TAV™ technology shifts the vent tuning to a much lower
frequency than would otherwise be possible in a small vented enclosure and also
improves transient response. The MS-10.1 features the TAV™ Technology.
The subwoofer cabinets are constructed from medium density fiberboard because of
its inert properties. The thickness of the front baffles also prevents excess acous-
tic radiation. Large binding posts ensure a good electrical contact. Sophisticated
computer modeling and measurement techniques are used extensively in the RBH
Sound subwoofer design process.
Features
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Setup Suggestions
WARNING! Make certain the proper power cord is being used and the AC voltage
selector switch is set to either 115V or 230V to match the power voltage in your
area. Refer to the Amplifier Controls and Setup section of this manual.
In order to obtain the best possible sound from your subwoofer, it is important
to determine where the subwoofer will sound best in your listening room. Sound
reflections from the floor, ceiling and side walls influence the balance, imaging and
overall sonic quality at the listening position. Experiment with subwoofer placement
to determine which location offers the best overall sound.
Placement of the subwoofer will largely determine quality, quantity and extension of
the bass frequencies within your listening room. Bass frequencies are reinforced by
close room boundaries. Placing the subwoofer in a corner will make the subwoofer
sound louder and boost the very lowest frequencies.
Placing the subwoofer away from walls will provide the least reinforcement, making
the bass sound subjectively thinner than if the woofer were closer to a wall. Good
results can usually be obtained by placing a subwoofer along a wall 1-3 feet from a
corner. Experiment with placement of the subwoofer and the sub-amplifier controls
to achieve the proper bass balance.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING BASS MANAGEMENT:
It is important the signal being
sent to the subwoofer be a non-boosted or “flat” signal. To be sure of this, check the
settings on your receiver or processor to make sure any “bass boost”, “super bass”
or “loudness” is set to Off. In most cases for home theater, setting a receiver or
processor will determine the crossover frequency through bass management settings.
In this configuration, connect the receiver or processor to the LFE Line Level Input.
Your subwoofer can now reproduce the bass frequencies the way they were originally
recorded. Use the subwoofer level control and the individual bass management control
within the receiver or processor to adjust the subwoofers’ volume if necessary. Once
set, the volume controls should not need to be altered as the subwoofer’s volume will
coincide with the master volume control of your receiver or processor.
