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Your
x
SUB
has been acoustically designed to allow easy and
convenient positioning, and although the actual placement
of the
x
SUB
is not critical, you may find the following tips
useful in order to optimise the performance.
Room acoustics have an impact on loudspeakers and
subwoofers; “standing waves” makes bass response differ
from place to place in a room.
•Placing the
x
SUB
in corners or up against a wall will yield
the most bass, but may provide a boomy sound. Try to
avoid placing the
x
SUB
equidistant from two walls, instead
stagger the distance to each wall.
•Ideal placement is just behind, but not symmetrical with the
main speakers at least 10 CM away from walls.
•For best acoustic integration, place as near to the main
speaker as possible.
•Wherever the
x
SUB
is placed, room acoustics will affect the
sound and taking some time to experiment with positioning,
Volume, Phase and Crossover Frequency settings will result
in a greater listening experience. The goal is to make it
seem as though all the sound is coming from the main
loudspeakers.
1. Volume Control
Adjust the volume of the x-sub relative to that of the main loudspeakers,
taking into consideration the location of the x-sub and surrounding
environment.
See also Placement
2. Crossover Frequency Adjustment
Set the Crossover Frequency to the roll off frequency of your loudspeakers
which can be found in your loudspeaker specifications.
For example when used with Blue Aura x30, the Crossover Frequency should
be set between 80 and 100 Hz.
Tip! Ideally the x-sub and the connected loudspeakers should not be
playing the same notes.
3. Auto Standby
The x-sub will default to Standby mode if a signal has not been detected
within 20 minutes.
4. Phase Adjustment Switch
Once your x-sub is positioned, the Phase can be switched between 0 and
180 degrees.
0 is the usually the correct setting, but this may depend on whether there
is something unusual going on inside your main speakers or there is a
significant distance between the sub and your main speakers.
Choose the phase position that provides the most bass attack and
articulation
5. Line In (from your Loudspeakers)
6. WSR - USB connection only.
x-sub can be upgraded to work wirelessly with other Blue Aura products by
using the WAS1 Transmitter and Receiver option. Signal range is 25 meters.
Using WAS1 also allows the x-sub to be placed further away from the
loudspeakers as there is no hard wired connection.
7. Power Switch
Turn off when setting up and installing.
Switch the x-sub off if it will not be used for long periods.
