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In order to achieve maximum performance your Tribe Solution SUB requires proper positioning. We
suggest you experiment with the location during your setup to find where it sounds best while
seated in your listening position.
When using the subwoofer in a stereo setup its ideal location is generally between the main speakers
or closely positioned beside them. See Fig. 1.
When the Totem subwoofer is used in a home cinema system it is recommended to place it in a
corner. See Fig.2. Be careful not to place the subwoofer too close to the corner, or it will start to
sound congested, causing detail loss. Also make sure not to place the sub equidistant from the two
walls in your corner.
FIG 1
FIG 2
As every room is different, experimentation is the key to determining the optimal location for the
Totem subwoofer. Always keep in mind that frequency response and output level can be significantly
affected / influenced by placement all depending on the room’s acoustic properties.
One method of finding your preferred location starts with placing the connected sub in the main
listening location. Then, while content with good bass output is playing, slowly walk the perimeter of
the room. You will find that bass is stronger and tighter in some locations and substantially weaker
and less defined in others. When you have found the area where you feel bass sounds best, place
the subwoofer there. You will now find the performance you want from the listening position.
Caution!
This subwoofer has electronics built into the cabinet. Do not place the cabinet next to
sources of heat such as furnace registers, radiators, etc. OR sources of excessive moisture, such as
evaporative coolers, humidifiers, etc. The power cord should be routed so it will not be walked on,
pinched, or compressed in any way that could result in damaging the insulation or wire.
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