Setting Up Your SubWoofer 101

Here are some tips on setting up your sub(s).


Subwoofer Setup, Placement and Theories

Audioholics - Crawling for Bass - Subwoofer Placement (http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/speaker-setup-guidelines/crawling-for-bass-subwoofer-placement)
Audioholics - Subwoofer Placement Tips for Cabinetry Installations (http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/speaker-setup-guidelines/subwoofer-placement-tips-for-cabinetry-installations)
Audioholics - An Easy Solution To Subwoofer Calibration (http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/get-good-bass/an-easy-solution-to-subwoofer-calibration/)
Audioholics - Bass Management Basics – Settings Made Simple (http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/get-good-bass/bass-management-basics-2013-settings-made-simple/)
Audioholics - Subwoofer Placement Guidelines (http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/speaker-setup-guidelines/subwoofer-placement-guidelines)
Audioholics - Subwoofer Placement - The Place for Bass (http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/get-good-bass/subwoofer-placement-the-place-for-bass-part-1)
Audioholics - Connecting a Subwoofer to a Receiver (http://www.audioholics.com/education/frequently-asked-questions/connecting-a-subwoofer-to-a-receiver)
Audioholics - Connecting a Subwoofer to a Receiver with No Subwoofer Output (http://www.audioholics.com/education/frequently-asked-questions/connecting-a-subwoofer-to-a-receiver-with-no-subwoofer-output)
Audioholics - Subwoofer Calibration Using Rives Audio Test CD 2 (http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/get-good-bass/subwoofer-calibration-using-rives-audio-test-cd-2)
Audioholics - Setting the Subwoofer / LFE Crossover for Best Performance (http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/get-good-bass/setting-the-subwoofer-lfe-crossover-for-best-performance)
Audioholics - Subwoofer Measurement Tactics: A Brief, Topical Overview & Method Comparison (http://www.audioholics.com/education/loudspeaker-basics/subwoofer-measurements)
Audioholics - Subwoofer Connection Guide For A Multi Subwoofer System (http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/get-good-bass/subwoofer-connection-guide)
Axiom Audio - How to Find the Best Place for Your Subwoofer (http://www.axiomaudio.com/tips_subwoofer_placement.html)
HTF - The Misunderstood 0.1 LFE Channel in 5.1 by Brian Florian (http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_7_2/feature-article-misunderstood-lfe-channel-april-2000.html)
HTF - Sub Placement & Setup by Tom Nousaine, Chu Gai (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/showthread.php?t=177449)
HTF - AVIA: Subwoofer Calibration by Guy Kuo (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/showthread.php?t=10729&highlight=guy+kuo)
SVS - How Do I Use A Sound Level Meter To Calibrate My Subwoofer? (http://www.svsound.com/questions-faqs.cfm#meter)
HSU - Calibrate A Sub With A HSU MBM-12 Mid Bass Module By Cyberbri (http://forum.hsuresearch.com/showpost.php?p=33939&postcount=33)
Common Subwoofer Set-Up Errors by Edward J M (http://www.robbroy.net/HT/SubwooferErrors.cfm)
Subwoofer Setup Guide by Bossobass (http://av123forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3418)
AVS - Ed Mullen's Subwoofer Setup Tips (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=10397679&&#post10397679)
AVS - What's the Big Deal About Crossovers? (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=359982)
AVS - LFE, Subwoofers and Interconnects Explained (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=748147)
HT HiFi - Bass Management Woes: Trouble on the Slopes (http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_12_2/feature-article-slope-troubles-6-2005.html)
Audio Pulse - Myths About Subwoofers (http://www.audiopulse.com/know-how/subwoofer-driver-guide/myths-about-subwoofers/)
Audio Innovation - Subwoofer Design Theories (http://www.danmarx.org/audioinnovation/theories.html)
Subwoofers: Optimum Number and Locations by Todd Welti (http://www.harman.com/wp/pdf/multsubs.pdf)
eCoustics - 68 Subwoofer Articles (http://www.ecoustics.com/Home/Home_Audio/Speakers/Subwoofer_Articles/alpha.html)
Quick and Effective Sub Placement, Period! By Carl Kennedy (http://theprofessionalanswer.com/WordPress/?p=20)
Sound Thinking - Floyd E. Toole, PhD - Audio White Papers
(http://www.sound-thinking.org/index.php?showtopic=2213)

Speaker Setup, Using SPL Meter

Techlore - How To Calibrate Your Surround System Using an SPL Meter (http://www.techlore.com/article/10037/;jsessionid=1EB44AF24FE014D8DE008AB481B8A36F)
Audiophilia - Essential Accessories: The Radio Shack Sound Pressure Level Meter (http://www.audiophilia.com/hardware/spl.htm)
Audioholics - Setting Speaker Levels & Distance in a Surround Sound System (http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/speaker-setup-guidelines/setting-speaker-levels-distance-in-a-surround-sound-system)
SVS - How Do I Use A Sound Level Meter To Calibrate My Subwoofer? (http://www.svsound.com/questions-faqs.cfm#meter)
SVS - Radio Shack SPL Meter Compensation Chart (http://www.svsound.com/questions-faqs-rscomp.cfm)
AVS - Radio Shack SPL Meter Correction Tables (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=505236)



Shakers, ButtKickers and Tranducers

AVS - Shakers - Simple/Cheap Hookup - Visual Guide (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=330436)


Sound Treatments and Acoustics

Audioholics - Introduction to Acoustics (http://www.audioholics.com/education/acoustics-principles/introduction-to-acoustics)
Audioholics - DIY Absorbers for the Less-than-Handy Man (http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/do-it-yourself-diy-topics/diy-absorbers-for-the-less-than-handy-man-part-1)
Audioholics - Acoustical Measurements - What are They? (http://www.audioholics.com/education/acoustics-principles/acoustical-measurements-what-are-they/)
Audioholics - A Guide to Sound Isolation and Noise Control (http://www.audioholics.com/education/acoustics-principles/a-guide-to-sound-isolation-and-noise-control)
Audioholics - Room Acoustics: Isolation & Noise Control (http://www.audioholics.com/education/acoustics-principles/room-acoustics-isolation-noise-control)
Audioholics - Reducing HVAC Noise in Theater Rooms (http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/do-it-yourself-diy-topics/reducing-hvac-noise-in-theater-rooms)
Audioholics - Early Reflections in Home Theaters: A Different Perspective (http://www.audioholics.com/education/acoustics-principles/early-reflections-in-home-theaters-a-different-perspective)
Audioholics - Building Great Bass Response In Your Home Theater (http://www.audioholics.com/education/acoustics-principles/building-great-bass-response-in-your-home-theater)
Audioholics - Audyssey Labs' MultEQ (http://www.audioholics.com/education/acoustics-principles/audyssey-labs-multeq)
Audioholics - The Perfect Room? (http://www.audioholics.com/education/acoustics-principles/the-perfect-room)
Audioholics - Room Acoustics: Acoustic Treatments (http://www.audioholics.com/education/acoustics-principles/room-acoustics-acoustic-treatments)
Audioholics - Acoustics 101 Course by John Dahl of THX (http://www.audioholics.com/education/acoustics-principles/acoustics-101-course-by-john-dahl-of-thx)
Audioholics - Acoustics Facts and Fiction by Ethan Winer (http://www.audioholics.com/education/acoustics-principles/acoustics-facts-and-fiction)
Audioholics - Bass Traps - Not Just for Fisherman! by Ethan Winer (http://www.audioholics.com/education/acoustics-principles/bass-traps-not-just-for-fisherman)
Audioholics - Early Reflections in Home Theaters: A Different Perspective (http://www.audioholics.com/education/acoustics-principles/early-reflections-in-home-theaters-a-different-perspective)
AVS - Acoustical Treatments Master Thread (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=255432)
HT HiFi's - Acoustical Room Treatment: A Survey of Methods and Materials (http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_11_4/feature-article-acoustic-treatment-methods-and-materials-12-2004-part-1.html)
Loudspeakers and Rooms - Working Together by Floyd E. Toole from Harman (http://www.harman.com/wp/pdf/Loudspeakers%20and%20Rooms%20-%20Working%20Together.pdf)
Maximizing Loudspeaker Performance In Rooms by Floyd E. Toole from Harman (http://www.harman.com/wp/pdf/MaximizingLoudspeaker.pdf)
Audio – Science in the Service of Art by Floyd E. Toole from Harman (http://www.harmanaudio.com/all_about_audio/audio_art_science.pdf)
Jon Risch's DIY Acoustic Treatments (http://www.geocities.com/jonrisch/a1.htm)
AVS - Video On Cutting Rigid Fiberglass for Bass Traps (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=700442)
Bob Gold's Absorption Coefficients (http://www.bobgolds.com/AbsorptionCoefficients.htm)
Acoustic Treatment and Design for Recording Studios and Listening Rooms by Ethan Winer (http://www.ethanwiner.com/acoustics.html)
Real Traps - Acoustic Treatment Overview (http://www.realtraps.com/)
ATS Acoustics - Sound Absorption and Acoustical Panel FAQ's (http://www.atsacoustics.com/page--Acoustic-Panels-FAQs--faq.html)
GIK Acoustics - Acoustics Primer - Some Basics On Acoustics (http://www.gikacoustics.com/)
Ready Acoustics - Acoustical Primer (http://www.readyacoustics.com/index.php?go=acoustics-advice.acoustics-primer)
Sensible Sound Solutions (http://sensiblesoundsolutions.com/)
Sonopan Acoustics (http://www.materiauxspecl.com/en/acoustic.html)
Quiet Rock - THX Certified Drywall (http://quietsolution.com/html/theaters.html?gclid=CK2q7vCskosCFSWHPgodLSbvXQ)
Green Glue (http://www.greengluecompany.com/)
Auralex SubDude (http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SubDude/)
Owens Corning Rigid Fiberglass 700 Series Insulation (http://www.owenscorning.com/comminsul/products.asp?product=1)


Equipment

Behringer Feedback Destroyer Pro DSP1124P (http://www.behringer.com/DSP1124P/)
HTS - BFD Guide (http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/bfdguide/)
HTS - BFD Links (http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/bfd-rew-forum/35-bfd-guide-quick-links-faq-tips.html)
Audioholics - Active Room Correction: A Primer to Audyssey MultEQ Pro (http://www.audioholics.com/education/acoustics-principles/better-sound-through-active-room-correction-a-primer-to-audyssey-multeq-pro)


Sound Pressure Level (SPL) Meters

Radio Shack Digital-Display Sound-Level Meter (http://www.radioshack.com/sm-digital-display-sound-level-meter--pi-2103667.html)
Radio Shack Analog Display Sound Level Meter (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103668&cp=2032057.2032187.2032193.2032222&parentPage=family)
AVS - Radio Shack SPL Meter Correction Tables (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=505236)
SVS's Radio Shack SPL Meter Compensation Chart (http://www.svsound.com/questions-faqs-rscomp.cfm)
CHECK MATE Series Of SPL's (http://www.galaxyaudio.com/CM160.jsp)


Software

Ovation Multimedia - Avia II: Guide To Home Theater DVD (http://www.ovationmultimedia.com/avia.html)
Digital Video Essentials: Get The Most Out Of Your Home Entertainment System DVD (http://www.videoessentials.com/)
AVS - jeffreylebowski's Free Software for First Reflection Points (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=822273)
AVS - Room EQ Wizard Help Thread (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=529224)
HTS - Room EQ Wizard (http://www.hometheatershack.com/roomeq/)
HTS - BFD Guide (http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/bfdguide/)
HTS's BFD Links (http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/bfd-rew-forum/35-bfd-guide-quick-links-faq-tips.html)
SPL Calculator by C.M.Collins (http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/splcalculator.html)
Harman Kardon - Waves & Modes-A Room Resonances Locater (XLS spreadsheet) (http://www.harman.com/wp/pdf/Room%20Mode%20Calculator2002.xls)
TrueRTA Audio Spectrum Analyzer (http://www.trueaudio.com/)
AVS - TrueRTA For Dummies (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=572477)
Audio Spectrum Analyzer - Spectrum Lab (Waterfall Chart) (http://freenet-homepage.de/dl4yhf/spectra1.html)


Test Tones, DVD's

Realm Of Excursion (http://www.realmofexcursion.com/) (Download Section)
RealTraps - Test Tone CD (http://www.realtraps.com/test-cd.htm)
Bink Audio Test CD (http://binkster.net/extras.shtml)
Rives Audio Test CD 2 (http://www.rivesaudio.com/software/softframes.html)
Stay in Tune with PentaTone (http://www.sa-cd.net/showtitle/3379)
AVS - DIY Audio Test DVD (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=742969&page=1&pp=30)
VB-Audio - Sine Wave Generator - "LF Generator" (http://www.vb-audio.com/)


Ground Loops and Hum

Audioholics - Thinking in Isolation – A Primer on Ground Loops (http://www.audioholics.com/education/cables/thinking-in-isolation-2013-a-primer-on-ground-loops)
Audioholics - Ground Loops - Eliminating System Hum and Buzz (http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/connecting-your-system/ground-loops-eliminating-system-hum-and-buzz/)
HUM FAQ by Bill Lummus (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=322698)
Home Tech - RF Attenuators, Filters, & DC Blockers (http://www.hometech.com/video/atten.html)
Impact Acoustics - Isolation Transformers (http://search.impactacoustics.com/?qu=isolation+transformer&searchbtn.x=15&searchbtn.y=1)


For more Info on Setting Up the rest of your Home Theater, see these threads:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=10118822#post10118822
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1045531

Please, sticky this thread!

Wow, excellent work!

+1 for making this a sticky

dang!

DrPain bringin' it. Going for sticky #2!

Very nice - thanks!

Now I know why you call yourself Dr Pain. You make things painlessly easy! ;)


Ian :D

Great "prescription" to many questions....thanks doc!

Great thread, not that you don't have enough, but in case you missed it, I really
like this one
http://www.robbroy.net/HT/SubwooferErrors.cfm
Maybe you can add that one as well.
And this needs to be a sticky.

Excellent job, Pain!:cool:

Excellent Post Pain. :)

Sticky this puppy.

Great thread, not that you don't have enough, but in case you missed it, I really
like this one
http://www.robbroy.net/HT/SubwooferErrors.cfm
Maybe you can add that one as well.
And this needs to be a sticky.

its there under "Common Subwoofer Set-Up Errors by Edward J M"


thanks to all for the kind words.

dang!

DrPain bringin' it. Going for sticky #2!

it would actually be #3 :cool:

bump back mountain:eek::rolleyes:

bump back mountain:eek::rolleyes:

Excellent efforting!

Great archive of info. for noobs like me! :)

Great archive of info. for noobs like me! :)

I second that. I just spent over an hour reading this so far. Good thing is I know more now, bad thing is I need more answers to the more questions I have.
Thanks very much.

Great thread! Lots of great info, sticky plz!!!!!:)

Great thread! Lots of great info, sticky plz!!!!!:)

lots of sticky requests ...oh my

I second that. I just spent over an hour reading this so far. Good thing is I know more now, bad thing is I need more answers to the more questions I have.
Thanks very much.

your welcome, and welcome to SUB land!

Great job.. Thanks

STICKY-icky-icky!

It almost made to the second page!!!:eek:

Bump and +1 for sticky.

Just a guide like a bassaholic like me needs. Thanks a lot.
And, btw: Hi everyone - first post here :)

welcome

forgot to add....

Ground Loops and Hum

Audioholics - Thinking in Isolation – A Primer on Ground Loops (http://www.audioholics.com/education/cables/thinking-in-isolation-2013-a-primer-on-ground-loops)
Audioholics - Ground Loops - Eliminating System Hum and Buzz (http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/connecting-your-system/ground-loops-eliminating-system-hum-and-buzz/)
HUM FAQ by Bill Lummus (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=322698)
Home Tech - RF Attenuators, Filters, & DC Blockers (http://www.hometech.com/video/atten.html)
Impact Acoustics - Isolation Transformers (http://search.impactacoustics.com/?qu=isolation+transformer&searchbtn.x=15&searchbtn.y=1)

Shakers, ButtKickers and Tranducers

AVS - Shakers - Simple/Cheap Hookup - Visual Guide (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=330436)

Hey great post thanks

I have a questions regarding the connection of my sub woofer

My amp has the Sub woofer out single RCA plug, but my subwoofer has a left / right RCA input on the back. To which of them should I connect it? Or should I use a cheap Y connection to make the single output from the receiver connect to both left and right on the sub?

thanks
J

Hey great post thanks

I have a questions regarding the connection of my sub woofer

My amp has the Sub woofer out single RCA plug, but my subwoofer has a left / right RCA input on the back. To which of them should I connect it? Or should I use a cheap Y connection to make the single output from the receiver connect to both left and right on the sub?

thanks
J

just hook it up to the left. btw what sub do u have?

Mission 70as

I love it, its a big black mean looking machine box,.

but Im not sure Im getting the most out of it. I dont know what the X Over and Phase knobs are for, for instance, and Im not sure if it should be connected from the Subwoofer out RCA of my Dolby prologic HK AVI 250 or from the Subwoofer Out RCA plug of my HK ADP DD processor!

J

bump

damn, this thing needs a big wad of chewing gum stuck to it

DrPainMD,

Great list but,I started crawling and found subs all around ! :eek: Is that normal ?

DrPainMD,

Great list but,I started crawling and found subs all around ! :eek: Is that normal ?

only in your case , THE EAR :rolleyes::cool::D

damn, this thing needs a big wad of chewing gum stuck to it

well maybe some people need to send a PM to a mod and ask for it to be sticky'd :confused:

damn, this thing needs a big wad of chewing gum stuck to it

juicyfruit or hubba bubba , double bubble maybe? :D:cool:

juicyfruit or hubba bubba , double bubble maybe? :D:cool:

Bump... again....

this should be stickied,...someone inform the moderators.

well done DrPain...;)

this should be stickied,...someone inform the moderators.

well done DrPain...;)

thank you:cool::)

This thread should be made similar to the floor at my local theater...

Wow. I haven't checked this in a while. It looks very impressive. I like the breakdown of the different sections. Way to go Doc.

Wow. I haven't checked this in a while. It looks very impressive. I like the breakdown of the different sections. Way to go Doc.

Thanks for the compliments. :)

Bump. :)

humpback whale :rolleyes:

I was wondering if there is a test cd that is calibrated to the
digital RadioShack meter. The Rives CD2 is calibrated for analog
meter only.

I was wondering if there is a test cd that is calibrated to the
digital RadioShack meter. The Rives CD2 is calibrated for analog
meter only.

good question....

maybe some one can answer it on the : SPL Meter Correction Tables -- Thread.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=505236

This thread definitely should get a sticky. A ton of good information in here and I've used information from this thread at least a few times now. Would be very helpful to keep this at the top.

Stickey Please!

Bumping back up...sticky this please

Bump. :)

bumped again :cool:

Bumping back up...sticky this please

It was, for about an hour. I asked for this to be a sticky and it was. Then it was de-stickyed. The reason I got was there were links pointing every which way and there was no way to keep it clean I guess. Oh yea, bump :D.

It was, for about an hour. I asked for this to be a sticky and it was. Then it was de-stickyed. The reason I got was there were links pointing every which way and there was no way to keep it clean I guess. Oh yea, bump :D.

keep what clean?

I think they did not like the fact that there were links going out to all of the internets:D. They wanted a bit more control as to where the links would go to from here.

I find this listing of links to be an incredibly valuable resource and keep coming back to it often. I hate it when it slips over to page two. :D

I find this listing of links to be an incredibly valuable resource and keep coming back to it often. I hate it when it slips over to page two. :D

thanks :cool:

I find this listing of links to be an incredibly valuable resource and keep coming back to it often. I hate it when it slips over to page two. :D

+1

My receiver only has crossover settings of 100Hz, 150Hz, and 200Hz, therefore I'd like to use the crossover in my eD A3-250. How do I go about configuring this type of setup?

I have both LFE In, and Line In on the sub. I'm using Line in with a Y-splitter from my receivers SW Line Out.

My question arises from; if I have my receiver set to a 100Hz crossover and my subwoofer set to a 60Hz crossover, what happens to the 61Hz - 99Hz information?

Hope I make sense and thanks for any advice,

-Brian

I wanted to bump this wonderful thread by saying I figured out the answer to my question, so I don't need advice for it anymore thanks to the links provided by DrPainMD! :D

Thanks, doc

-Brian

I wanted to bump this wonderful thread by saying I figured out the answer to my question, so I don't need advice for it anymore thanks to the links provided by DrPainMD! :D

Thanks, doc

-Brian

....your welcome ? lol :cool:

very nice work. this is precisely the kind of post of which the forum needs more!

for the list http://www.harman.com/wp/pdf/multsubs.pdf

Just noticed this thread is only two slots from the bottom of the page ... :eek:

Slipped to page two again ...

Mods,

PLEASE make this a sticky!

Mods,

PLEASE make this a sticky!

They won't, its been tried before, but got unstuck.

No worries.

They won't, its been tried before, but got unstuck.

No worries.

I can only think of two reasons the thread has been "unstuck":

1) The mods don't like all of the links to other sites...

2) The mods don't want the rest of us mere mortals to feel inferior because you have MULTIPLE sticky threads to your name :p.

Seriously though, great thread. The amount of work you've put into both this and your "Movies with Bass" thread is astounding! Your dedication has led to many hours of my enjoyment, and I am confident I am not alone in this experience. Thanks for all of your hard work! :D

I can only think of two reasons the thread has been "unstuck":

1) The mods don't like all of the links to other sites...

2) The mods don't want the rest of us mere mortals to feel inferior because you have MULTIPLE sticky threads to your name :p.

Seriously though, great thread. The amount of work you've put into both this and your "Movies with Bass" thread is astounding! Your dedication has led to many hours of my enjoyment, and I am confident I am not alone in this experience. Thanks for all of your hard work! :D

1) b64 ..... BINGO!!!
2) I only have 2 sticky threads, not trying for a third.

Movies with BASS thread takes alot of my time. So thank you for your support and to all the others who keep bumping this thread.

ps. all the links in this thread are in my other 101 "stickied" thread. You do the math.

1) b64 ..... BINGO!!!
2) I only have 2 sticky threads, not trying for a third.

Movies with BASS thread takes alot of my time. So thank you for your support and to all the others who keep bumping this thread.

ps. all the links in this thread are in my other 101 "stickied" thread. You do the math.

No problem. I figured I'd give some props...they're certainly due! And as for keeping your threads visible, that shouldn't be an issue, either. You keep making 'em, I'll keep bumping 'em :D.

No problem. I figured I'd give some props...they're certainly due! And as for keeping your threads visible, that shouldn't be an issue, either. You keep making 'em, I'll keep bumping 'em :D.

thanks for the bumpage :cool:

Bump...

Think this will be the first thread with more bumps than actual content. :eek:

If you're getting this many bumps with no actual content, maybe a sticky isn't as useful as a thread lock. =\

Greg

always open to new content,

beggars cant be choosers?

dont bite the hand that feeds you?

If you're getting this many bumps with no actual content, maybe a sticky isn't as useful as a thread lock. =\

Greg

so many bumps b/c for whatever reason this thread still has not been made a sticky :rolleyes:

STICKY ALREADY!

If you're getting this many bumps with no actual content, maybe a sticky isn't as useful as a thread lock. =\

Greg

To me, the first couple posts of this thread are gold. Dr. Pain has put together a comprehensive listing of various links concerning subwoofer set up. There are many forum members who have questions about subwoofer setup, which is why several of us have tried to keep this thread in the first page.

A thread lock would send this thread to obscurity, which IMHO would be a shame. However, if this this thread was stickied, then all the bumps and useless posts should be deleted.

-J

so many bumps b/c for whatever reason this thread still has not been made a sticky :rolleyes:

STICKY ALREADY!

it will never become a sticky, a mod has already confirmed this

so the bumpage continues....

Fixed some dead links

it will never become a sticky, a mod has already confirmed this

so the bumpage continues....

That's a bummer. Being a newbie, I found your links very helpful in my a/v setups.

That's a bummer. Being a newbie, I found your links very helpful in my a/v setups.

I'm glad that this thread helped you out.

I added a couple more links

Subwoofers: Optimum Number and Locations by Todd Welti (http://www.harman.com/wp/pdf/multsubs.pdf)

eCoustics - 68 Subwoofer Articles (http://www.ecoustics.com/Home/Home_Audio/Speakers/Subwoofer_Articles/alpha.html)

I added a couple more links

Subwoofers: Optimum Number and Locations by Todd Welti (http://www.harman.com/wp/pdf/multsubs.pdf)

eCoustics - 68 Subwoofer Articles (http://www.ecoustics.com/Home/Home_Audio/Speakers/Subwoofer_Articles/alpha.html)

Thanks for continuing to update this thread, despite not being a sticky...

Please Help. I hooked up a onkyo705 with surround with no trouble and a buuddy had a infinity ps-12 to give me so I read your post and hooked up the pre-out to the left or right rca jack and it works just fine on cds, dvds But there is something really wierd. It works with the radio stations too, all but three popular stations, those three are highly static and one static's so much that theres nothing but static and no music at all but if I turn the sub off they instantly become crystal clear or if I turn on the sub and unplug the jack it clears up and when I slowly move towards the sub's jack with the jack from the receiver it starts to satatic before I even plug it in. I don't think it's a loop problem because it only does it on 3 radio stations and nothing else.
Can You Help. Pleeeeeease.

Ok I figured I'll ask and hopefully someone can help,if not then I at least asked :) I am hoping someone can help me set up my Caliber with REW. I have it I think where it is the best so far but would need to use REW in order to get it where it should be. I know I know I should read the Wizard web site (forum) I did but it's going right over my head :) I was hoping I could get someone who lives in Arizona with this program to come over and help a friend out :) and help me optimize my system(or sub).
I have a 3808 with 5 speakers,here is a pic if your curious.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26517849@N04/2487898532/

Rob, Check out the Home Theater Shack with help on REW.

you can also check AVS for help with REW

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=529224

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I stayed in a Holiday Inn last night.... bump

Added:

Subwoofer Setup, Placement and Theories

HSU - Calibrate A Sub With A HSU MBM-12 Mid Bass Module By Cyberbri (http://forum.hsuresearch.com/showpost.php?p=33939&postcount=33)

Added:

Subwoofer Setup, Placement and Theories

HSU - Calibrate A Sub With A HSU MBM-12 Mid Bass Module (http://forum.hsuresearch.com/showpost.php?p=33939&postcount=33)

Dr. Pain I have a question for you. When I put my sub in the listening position and then "crawl for bass", should I move all furniture out of the room or will it matter if the couch is still in the room?

Dr. Pain I have a question for you. When I put my sub in the listening position and then "crawl for bass", should I move all furniture out of the room or will it matter if the couch is still in the room?

With the exception of your subwoofer, everything else should remain in the same place.

With the exception of your subwoofer, everything else should remain in the same place.

well, I have to move the couch to put the sub in the listening position.:p

Added:

Quick and Effective Sub Placement, Period! By Carl Kennedy (http://theprofessionalanswer.com/WordPress/?p=20)

Added:

Sound Thinking - Floyd E. Toole, PhD - Audio White Papers
(http://www.sound-thinking.org/index.php?showtopic=2213)

I'll be cleaning up this thread and revamping it over the next couple of weeks, when time allows.

Thanks to all.

Blah...... bump

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bumping again :confused:

Hi Guys,

I just want to make sure that I'm getting this right. I'm about to calibrate my speakers with RS SPL and I know that I can use the AVR's internal test tone to attain my 75db ref level. My question is for the sub, so its suggested that I use the internal tone for the sub as well? Meaning I'll try to attain 85db while the room is rumbling, is this correct? I don't have a test cd yet that's why I want to make sure. Thanks.

Hi Guys,

I just want to make sure that I'm getting this right. I'm about to calibrate my speakers with RS SPL and I know that I can use the AVR's internal test tone to attain my 75db ref level. My question is for the sub, so its suggested that I use the internal tone for the sub as well? Meaning I'll try to attain 85db while the room is rumbling, is this correct? I don't have a test cd yet that's why I want to make sure. Thanks.

if speakers leveled to 75db, then sub should be around same.
that will still be running the bass a little hot
but bass at 85 is way hot.
remember spl meter is off on the low freq. for corrected measurements it would be closer to around 72db.
if you have test tones on your receiver you shouldnt need a test cd

I've been having trouble finding an answer to perhaps the first question that needs to be asked/answered when considering a sub woofer. Forgive me if this is the ultimate newbie question, but can someone consisely explain the difference between having a sub out versus a sub pre-out on your receiver? Explaining in non-technical terms would be best, as newbies will likely be the only audience for this question. Thanks!

Quick question, i set up my system using my RS spl meter and the receiver's test tones (sr 606), so i have everything set up fine for level calibration.

But Im a bit confused about crossover levels for the various speakers.
I have four Polk R50 towers, on Polk Csi3 center, and one Ed A3-300.
The r50's i have set at 60hz, the center at 80hz, and the a3-300 is where im confused, the knob goes from 50 to 100 hz, but it doesnt have any marks in between. Is there a way to use the SPL meter to set it to the correct setting, or just go with what sounds best. I think I have it right around 60 to 70 hz, but im not sure. The receiver only lets me set it to 80hz, yet i have my towers to 60hz. Is this correct, in adjusting it on the sub?

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Why is this still not a STICKY!!!!!!!! :confused:

Why is this still not a STICKY!!!!!!!! :confused:

Probably because of all of the links to other sites in the main post? That's the only reason I can think of...

Why is this still not a STICKY!!!!!!!! :confused:

I'm asking the same thing but I think lalakersfan34 is probably right.

We get so many questions about why my sub doesn't sound right that we really need a sticky of the most common setup problems.

I'm asking the same thing but I think lalakersfan34 is probably right.

We get so many questions about why my sub doesn't sound right that we really need a sticky of the most common setup problems.

yes very true.....

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yes very true.....

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Wow I’d soon do King Kong 1976 mega low end bass that will reach down low!:p Oh yes waterfalls coming!!

bump this ole thing

hi There,

Question for you i am a newbi to all of this especially with subwoofers. My system as follows.

Pioneer Elite SC-05
Monitor Audio RS 8's
Monitor Audio RSLCR (centre channel)
APC Power Condtioner: APC AV Black 1.5kVA H Type Power Conditioner 120V
OPPO DVD Player

All my speakers are bi-wired, now the question is since i have good quality main speakers with good bass even the centre channel has good bass management what would the settings be? The sub woofer that i most likley will be purchasing withing the next 2 weeks will be SVS PB13 ULTRA.

I have read some of the links regarding turning the mains to small and vice versa please help the more i read the more confused i get. One reason i have good speakers so i have no clue what to do :-(

I will be getting rear speakers when i move into a house to make it a 7.1 system. What should i do???

Start with the speakers set to small and an 80Hz crossover. If your speakers will go significantly lower, then try a lower crossover. If the speakers go to the 40s or even 30s, you are still pushing them, so let the sub do what it is designed to do.

Bump for bumping it

Great thread,
Thanks

Quick question, i set up my system using my RS spl meter and the receiver's test tones (sr 606), so i have everything set up fine for level calibration.

But Im a bit confused about crossover levels for the various speakers.
I have four Polk R50 towers, on Polk Csi3 center, and one Ed A3-300.
The r50's i have set at 60hz, the center at 80hz, and the a3-300 is where im confused, the knob goes from 50 to 100 hz, but it doesnt have any marks in between. Is there a way to use the SPL meter to set it to the correct setting, or just go with what sounds best. I think I have it right around 60 to 70 hz, but im not sure. The receiver only lets me set it to 80hz, yet i have my towers to 60hz. Is this correct, in adjusting it on the sub?

Yes.

You want your sub to extend UP past where your drop off is on the fronts..so there is no missing band.