AudioEngine S8 POWERED SUBWOOFER - Manual (Page 4)

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Cleaning
Your S8 subwoofer is designed for years of use with no main-
tenance as long as you avoid exposure of the S8 to moisture or
high temperatures. The hand-finished MDF wood cabinets are
very durable and are easily cleaned by wiping down with a soft,
dry cloth. We do not recommend using cleaners or solvents.
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Placement
We think you’ll find your S8 to be forgiving with regards to room
placement and control settings, so if you’re not an audio expert
don’t be intimidated by setting up your subwoofer. The most
important thing to remember is there really is no right or wrong
room placement for your S8, but hopefully the simple tips that
follow will be useful.
As subwoofers produce audio in a frequency range below 100Hz,
it’s difficult to hear where these low sounds are coming from,
which is why subwoofer placement is not critical. Room size and
construction along with furniture and floor coverings do make
a difference, however, so try different locations while listening
to some of your favorite music to get an idea of how placement
affects the sound.
Here are 3 room locations to try out:
1) In a corner – which will usually increase subwoofer loudness.
Typically the front right and left corners sound the most natural,
though rear corner placement is also an option.
2) Along a wall – which tends to give moderate bass perfor-
mance with increased audio quality over corner placement.
3) Alongside one of the front speakers – which may blend better
with the overall system, but can also sacrifice some subwoofer
loudness.
Note: We recommend at least 3 inches of clearance around
cabinet with good air circulation. Never cover the subwoofer or
place it where the built-in amplifier could be covered.
Audioengine S8 Features
• Super compact size
• 8” custom downfiring woofer
• Dual RCA and mini-jack audio inputs
• Auto-sleep power saving mode
• Wireless-ready
• Solid hand-finished cabinets
• Magnetically-shielded
• Cables included
Wireless Ready!
If you decide to place your S8 away from your powered speak-
ers or receiver, check out the Audioengine W3 wireless adapters
(shameless product plug) or Apple’s Airport Express for high-
quality wireless options. The S8 has a built-in AC outlet on the
rear panel that’s perfect for powering these wireless products.