Not sure which forum to put this in, so I put here because it focuses mainly on a subwoofer.
I recently upgraded my home theatre system, getting an Onkyo 702, infinity speakers (150 bookshelves, 250 floorspeakers, center channel), and an Infinity Sub (PS8-100 watt).
Not I get everything hooked up and the speakers sound great, but I just can't seem to get my sub right. I have it connected via the LFE slot with a Monster Cable sub cable. I'm having a multitude of problems though getting any significant sound to come out of it. I have all the speakers set to small, as I have read that to get the Sub to accent the sound, this is the best format, and because my Floor Speakers have a cone of 5 1/4 I believe.
Now when I watch a DVD, the Sub sounds ok, but not great. I don't get the loud booms and all the others that I should be getting from the sub. I even have the setting on the sub turned up past halfway, and the receiver setting at +4 DB. When listening to a CD, the bass does not sound good at all. I don't even feel much bump coming from it. And when playing a game in the XBox (all of this is through the XBox, btw), the Sub won't even turn on and acknowledge a signal to use it.
I'm very frusterated because I can't seem to figure anything out. I have a better than average understanding of home audio, but still not great, so I'm wondering if there is something I can do to help me get the most out of my sub.
Also, I am in a finished basement, and have the sub positioned almost in the corner. I don't think that can be the problem though, as it just doesn't seem to produce much of anything, so it's not like the sound is uneven.
If anyone can give me some tips I'd be much appreciated.
I recently upgraded my home theatre system, getting an Onkyo 702, infinity speakers (150 bookshelves, 250 floorspeakers, center channel), and an Infinity Sub (PS8-100 watt).
Not I get everything hooked up and the speakers sound great, but I just can't seem to get my sub right. I have it connected via the LFE slot with a Monster Cable sub cable. I'm having a multitude of problems though getting any significant sound to come out of it. I have all the speakers set to small, as I have read that to get the Sub to accent the sound, this is the best format, and because my Floor Speakers have a cone of 5 1/4 I believe.
Now when I watch a DVD, the Sub sounds ok, but not great. I don't get the loud booms and all the others that I should be getting from the sub. I even have the setting on the sub turned up past halfway, and the receiver setting at +4 DB. When listening to a CD, the bass does not sound good at all. I don't even feel much bump coming from it. And when playing a game in the XBox (all of this is through the XBox, btw), the Sub won't even turn on and acknowledge a signal to use it.
I'm very frusterated because I can't seem to figure anything out. I have a better than average understanding of home audio, but still not great, so I'm wondering if there is something I can do to help me get the most out of my sub.
Also, I am in a finished basement, and have the sub positioned almost in the corner. I don't think that can be the problem though, as it just doesn't seem to produce much of anything, so it's not like the sound is uneven.
If anyone can give me some tips I'd be much appreciated.