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CUB series
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8 - Sub layout of the connection panel
Before you start plugging in cables, you should take a minute
to decide how you want to inter-face your new subwoofer. Most
system set-ups fall into one of two categories: Mono or Stereo
sub operation
ln most cases, a common (mono) sub bass setup is preferable.
Low frequencies produced by a sub-woofer tend to be non-
directional. Since low frequency waves take so much space
to develop, it is difficult for the ear to tell if sub bass is coming
from the left or right side (unless you are in a very large room).
Because of this phenomenon, just about all sub bass material is
mixed in mono.
ln larger rooms, as well as in theaters and theme park installations
(for low frequency special audio effects), two or more subwoofers
can be used in stereo. For additional low-end, you can daisy
chain a pair of subwoofers to each side of your speaker system
using the parallel outputs.
The placement of the subwoofer can affect the overall performance
of your system since room acoustics may create standing waves,
an acoustical phenomenon that causes certain bass frequencies
to sound louder. Here are a few points you should consider when
setting up your system, which can help you achieve optimal
performance in your space.
The ideal placement of the subwoofer is as close to the main front
of house speakers as possible, in order to blend the satellites and
subwoofer. Mounting the satellite speakers on top of the subwoofer
allows you to align the drivers. The closer the subwoofer is to
a wall, the louder the bass frequencies will sound, and you can
adjust the mix between the subwoofer and satellite speakers by
moving the subwoofer closer to and further from a wall.
Avoid placing the subwoofer in a corner. This can make the
subwoofer appear to be louder, but only for a limited
frequency band, and will make the mix sound «boomy» and
not well defined. The best way to increase the overall
level of bass is to add a second subwoofer.
Configuring the CUBsub112 / CUBsub208 Subwoofer
Mono Sub Operation
Stereo Sub Operation
Positioning the Subwoofer
