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Subwoofer Installation
Your new ForceField subwoofer contains a built-in amplifier and electronic crossover. Of the several ways to
install your subwoofer, none is considered “better” than another; rather, each is best depending on what type
of entertainment system you own and how you plan to integrate your subwoofer. Read these installation
suggestions below to determine which options best suit your needs. Please take care to perform all wiring
procedures with your system completely off.
Power Requirements
The ‘Watts’ (W) rating indicated on the rear panel of your GoldenEar ForceField subwoofer is the maximum a/c
power the subwoofer will draw when producing its maximum power output. However, the actual wattage draw
will vary with the bass content of the program material and is typically MUCH less (below 100 watts in normal
audio playback use).
Subwoofer Placement
Bass is less and less directional as it goes down in frequency, so your subwoofer can be located almost anywhere
in your listening room. (Your GoldenEar subwoofer has been designed to operate at frequencies generally below
150 Hz.) For best sonic integration, locating your subwoofer between your front speakers or beside one of them
and close to the front wall will usually provide the best bass performance. If this location is not possible your
subwoofer may be placed anywhere in the room without affecting the image and soundstage of your stereo
or multichannel speaker system. (See additional notes below about installing your subwoofer in a cabinet.)
Here are some principles to keep in mind when deciding on your subwoofer’s placement:
1. For maximum output, the subwoofer should be placed close to a wall. Corner placement will increase
the subwoofer’s output, but may exaggerate room nodes (peaks in frequency) causing
muddy, ill-defined bass performance in the room.
2. While one GoldenEar subwoofer will always sound great, the use of two subwoofers will definitely
enhance your system’s performance by providing a smoother and more consistent room response.
With two subs, it is recommended that you locate the subwoofers out of the corners on the same side
of the room as the main speaker of the same channel -or- one in the front of the room and one in the
rear of the listening room.
3. Always remember that frequency response and output level are greatly influenced by the subwoofer’s
placement. A movement of even a foot or two can dramatically change your room’s bass response
characteristics. We recommend you experiment with placement in your particular listening room in order
to achieve the highest performance from your ForceField subwoofer.
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