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Bass Level Control

The Bass Level control adjusts the volume of the ICS Sub 24 mk3 output. The Level Control should be adjusted to 
achieve a good main speaker-to-subwoofer balance. However there is significant interaction between the Crossover 
control and the Bass Level control. This interaction affects the sound in the midbass range where the transition from 
the main speakers to the subwoofer occurs. If you are hearing too much midbass, adjust the crossover frequency 
down while increasing the bass level. This decreases midbass output while increasing the amount of lower bass energy. 
Conversely, turning down the bass level while slightly increasing the crossover frequency will increase the ratio of mid 
bass-to-low bass sound. The result will be a sound with a ”quick“ quality. Experiment while listening to a variety of 
sources. Adjust the ICS Sub 24 mk3 Crossover and Bass Level controls until you achieve a smooth and seamless blend 
with the main speakers .

Setting the Phase 

The proper setting for the Phase Switch changes based upon the location of the speaker. To determine the correct 
setting for your room, use a source with a full and continuous bass line. Have a second person repeatedly switch the 
Phase Switch from one position to the other. You will notice that one position will deliver stronger midbass sound. This 
is the proper position for the Phase Switch. If the midbass now seems too prominent, compensate by slightly lowering 
the crossover frequency or the output level.

How To Care For Your Speakers

  Use a soft terry cloth towel slightly dampened with water, glass cleaner, or a diluted mild detergent. The towel 

should be just damp enough to wipe the surface clean without leaving a trail of moisture.

  Do not use abrasive cleaners or any cleaner containing chemicals harsher than those found in glass cleaner. 

Summary of Contents for ICS Sub 24 mk3

Page 1: ...ICS Sub 24 mk3 Powered Subwoofer Owner s Manual ICS Sub 24 mk3...

Page 2: ...d on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may obstruct the heat sink surfaces or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the ow of air near the heat sink surf...

Page 3: ...48 9cm x 44 45 x 55 25cm positioned horizontally depth includes grille and ampli er ns feet account for 1 75 4 44cm of height Weight 113 lbs 51 26kg Finish Black utility nish hand sanded hand painted...

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Page 5: ...binet behind the grille To access the control grasp the top and bottom edges of the grill and pull it straight off the front of the cabinet A typical setting for the control is around the 12 o clock p...

Page 6: ...ed to either of the low level inputs The bene t of using this type of connec tion instead of using the THX setting is that it does not bypass the controls of the ICS Sub24 mk3 You can still use the le...

Page 7: ...ting bare wires be sure to twist the wire strands into a neat bundle Be sure there are no loose strands that could touch another terminal and cause a short circuit NOTE When making high level connecti...

Page 8: ...only via the low level inputs or through your processor There are two connection methods Both methods are electrically equivalent Which one you use will depend largely on you physical set up of your...

Page 9: ...el connections u Be sure the Phase Switch is set the same on both units To connect two ICS Sub 24 mk3 s using line level inputs use Y connectors to daisy chain the PREAMP OUT signal to the input of a...

Page 10: ...ase a magnetic shielding kit from Snell Acoustics FINE TUNING YOUR SUBWOOFER Note If you are connecting the ICS Sub 24 mk3 to a THX receiver controller set the Bass Management switch to THX External S...

Page 11: ...variety of sources Adjust the ICS Sub 24 mk3 Crossover and Bass Level controls until you achieve a smooth and seamless blend with the main speakers Setting the Phase The proper setting for the Phase...

Page 12: ...ip when requesting service Excluded from this warranty is damage that results from abuse misuse accidents shipping repairs or modi cations by anyone other than an authorized Snell Acoustics service re...

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