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SUBV10 INSTALLATION MANUAL
Subwoofer Placement
Though your Origin Acoustics subwoofer will provide high-quality,
high-impact bass from a wide variety of locations, its placement
in the room can greatly affect its performance. Thankfully, our
ears have a hard time localizing where bass frequencies originate
from, which makes subwoofers noticeably more placement-flexi-
ble than full-range speakers. Following these general guidelines—
along with some fine-tuning and experimentation—will maximize
your subwoofer’s performance potential.
Proximity to Main Channel or Front Speakers
Start by placing your subwoofer on the floor and along the same
wall as your front speakers so that it is between one of these
speakers its adjacent sidewall. If possible, limit the distance
between your subwoofer and speaker so that they are no more
than 6 - 8 feet away from each other. This will help create a better
blend between your subwoofer and the main channel speakers,
resulting in a more uniform soundstage and improved imaging
qualities.
Proximity to a Wall or Corner
If space allows, try experimenting with boundary loading your
subwoofer: It can significantly increase bass impact, lower cone
excursion, and power demands. Placing it near a wall increases
bass output; placing it in a corner maximizes output; placing it
too far from room boundaries will sound uneven and lacking
in impact. Once you have found a good, general location, try
fine-tuning the sub’s placement by moving it in small increments,
using program material containing even and consistent bass.
Moving the sub a few feet in any direction can make a profound
difference; listen for the position that provides the best combina-
tion of deep bass impact, clarity, and evenness.
Subwoofer Connections and Controls
IMPORTANT: DO NOT PLUG THE POWER CORD INTO THE WALL
OUTLET UNTIL ALL SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE
AND VERIFIED.
LFE Input
If you are connecting your sub-
woofer to a surround receiver,
amplifier, or processor, run a ded-
icated RCA-terminated subwoofer
cable from the component’s output
jack (usually marked SUBWOOFER
OUT or LFE OUT) to the input jack
on your subwoofer labeled LFE IN-
PUT. To minimize noise, a shielded
cable is preferred for this type of
connection.
Low Level Input
If you don’t have a dedicated subwoofer output on your receiver
or amplifier, you can use your receiver’s left and right channel
pre-amp outputs. In this instance, you’ll want to connect to the
subwoofer’s left and right low level inputs.
Note: If you are using two subwoofers, and your amplifying com-
ponent does not have dual subwoofer outputs, use a ‘Y’ connector
at the single output to connect two subwoofer cables, one cable
for each sub.
