Recommended initial subwoofer settings

[jackfish]

8) Level at 12 o'clock to begin with. Gradually move it higher to balance sub with front speakers. I don't understand this part. This is not about setting the volume, right?

Yes, LEVEL is the volume level (gain) of the subwoofer. Ultimate volume is controlled by the AV receiver, preamp, or integrated amp.

[shadow]

I see. Then I must have miss understood step 7?

7) Crossover adjustment set to max first (then gradually dial down for best integration).

I thought that was referring to the volume.

[jackfish]

I see. Then I must have miss understood step 7?

7) Crossover adjustment set to max first (then gradually dial down for best integration).

I thought that was referring to the volume.

Rythmik has a curious recommendation to use the crossover to fine tune or further integrate the subwoofer with the main speakers. As the crossover is usually set by the AV receiver, or in my case a stereo preamp with bass management, it seems it would be unnecessary to use the crossover dial on the Rythmik at all. Indeed, most manufacturers and experts recommend setting the subwoofer crossover at the highest frequency to "get out of the way" of the AV receiver crossover. But, Rythmik are the experts when it comes to their subwoofers and if they say one can further integrate subwoofer and speakers by adjusting the subwoofer crossover I'll try it. Good Luck!

[shadow]

Rythmik has a curious recommendation to use the crossover to fine tune or further integrate the subwoofer with the main speakers. As the crossover is usually set by the AV receiver, or in my case a stereo preamp with bass management, it seems it would be unnecessary to use the crossover dial on the Rythmik at all. Indeed, most manufacturers and experts recommend setting the subwoofer crossover at the highest frequency to "get out of the way" of the AV receiver crossover. But, Rythmik are the experts when it comes to their subwoofers and if they say one can further integrate subwoofer and speakers by adjusting the subwoofer crossover I'll try it. Good Luck!

Thank you! I've found the exact same info from a previous thread.
http://forum.ascendacoustics.com/showthread.php?t=3815
I should better look up first before asking questions.

By the way, is there a music list for testing subwoofer settings?

[jackfish]

Thank you! I've found the exact same info from a previous thread.
http://forum.ascendacoustics.com/showthread.php?t=3815
I should better look up first before asking questions.

By the way, is there a music list for testing subwoofer settings?

http://www.realtraps.com/test-cd.htm
http://www.graniteaudio.com/phono/page4.html

[shadow]

http://www.realtraps.com/test-cd.htm
http://www.graniteaudio.com/phono/page4.html

Thank you for the list!


Below links helped me understand the recommended setting further.

http://forum.blu-ray.com/subwoofers/...nt-part-i.html

http://forum.blu-ray.com/subwoofers/...t-part-ii.html

[kgabest]

Hi Dave and other members, is my understanding correct that to setup the sub into a 5.1 system,
1. First use Dave's initial setting for the sub in post 1
2. Run thru the AVR room EQ (such as YPAO in my Yamaha)
3. Change all speakers to small, if not already, set crossover to 80 or 60
4. Change the sub distance by using the distance setting in Rythmik's sub tuner java app
5. Increase sub volume level as desired to fine tune.
6. Turn down sub crossover to fine tune

Thank you in advance.