Tuning the amplifier - subwoofer (s) – Boston Acoustics GT-2200 User Manual

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Tuning The Amplifier - Subwoofer (s)

5) Lowpass Crossover Control

Move the selector switch to “ON” (refer to the diagram on page 5). In this setting, lowpass signal is sent to the
speaker outputs. Experiment with the crossover point settings while the subwoofer is active. A higher setting
will increase the perceived output, and a lower setting will make the bass response more omnidirectional. 12
or 24dB crossover slopes are available. Depending on your installation and listening preferences, one will
work more effectively.

6) Highpass Crossover Control

With some subwoofer applications, it may be necessary to use the highpass crossover to protect the subwoofer from
over-excursion. Move the selector switch to “ON” (refer to the diagram on page 5) The highpass should be set
to the tuning frequency (vented) or the FS of the subwoofer (sealed or freeair) If you are using a Boston
Acoustics

®

subwoofer, the correct highpass frequency and Q-Tune

settings for that enclosure are outlined in the

subwoofer’s owners manual.

7) Q-Tune

Control

Once the highpass crossover point has been determined, use the Q-Tune

control (refer to the diagram on page 5)

to increase the bass information centered around the highpass crossover point.

Setting the Q-Tune

control is done in conjunction with setting the levels on the input sensitivity and highpass

crossover frequency controls. You may find while setting the Q-Tune

that over-excursion may be detected in the

subwoofer (s); lowering the Q-Tune

input sensitivity or raising the highpass crossover point will eliminate this.

Minor adjustments to each setting are required to fine-tune the system.

Setting the Q-Tune

is a subtle process. It is recommended that the Q-Tune

setting be left in the 0.7 position and

adjusted only after the input sensitivity and highpass crossover ranges are known. Small adjustments to the Q-Tune

setting are all that are required to fine-tune the system.

8) RSL Control

The remote level control (GT-RSL) gives you independent level adjustment of the subwoofer’s output level beyond
the standard system volume control. Please refer to the RSL’s manual for installation instruction. The GT-RSL is
available separately, please consult your authorized Boston Acoustics dealer.

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Bridged Operation Wiring Configuration Diagram

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