SVS PB12-NSD - Manual (Page 13)

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STA-400D Equipped Subs
Setup, Calibration & Integration
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Before using your new subwoofer, it is important to get it set up and integrated into the rest of your audio or
home theater system to ensure optimum results. Failure to properly set up and calibrate your new subwoofer
may result in too much, too little, or boomy bass, none of which provides the best overall listening experience.
There are multiple ways to set up and calibrate your subwoofer depending upon what type of equipment you
have and how many subwoofers you will be using. Each common scenario will be covered below, however if
you have questions about your specific situation that are not covered here, contact SVS Technical Support at
[email protected].
Unpacking and Subwoofer Location
If you have not already done so, take a few minutes to carefully unpack your new subwoofer. Try to avoid damaging
the shipping materials and keep the box and internal cushioning for a short time just in case you need to return the
sub for any reason.
There continues to be much discussion about subwoofer placement. If you have done your research and determined
the best place for your sub(s) in your room, that’s great. If not, we recommend starting in a corner, especially in large
rooms, leaving about five to six inches in back for cable hookups and to access controls.
Corners provide the most reinforcement for both sub level and extension and in most rooms provide good response
in most listening positions. However all the things that make a corner good can also work against you in some
cases, causing locations in the room where bass may sound overly loud compared to other locations or inversely,
bass may be lacking the punch you expect. If you find there is too much bass at certain frequencies or bass response
is uneven in the room, experiment with different placement options around the room. There is surprisingly little dif-
ference between the front and the back of a room when the subwoofer is properly calibrated so feel free to try any
location that is convenient or meets aesthetic criteria for placement in the room.
Power and Signal Connection
Before making any power or signal connections, make sure all equipment in the chain is turned off. Plug the
subwoofer into a power outlet that is capable of a peak draw of 600 watts. Using convenience outlets located
on some AVR receivers or pre/pros is NOT recommended for your subwoofer as these outlets are not meant
for high current devices.
For a discussion of the audio connections available on your subwoofer, see the section earlier in the manual
entitled “STA-400D Connectivity and Panel Operation”.