Genesis Advanced Technologies SERVOSUB S4/8 - Manual (Page 10)

S4/8 Owners Manual Ver 0.1
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inputs to the subwoofer. Connect the +ve speaker lead to the –ve input
terminal, and connect the –ve speaker lead to the +ve input terminal.
Making your system sound right
The ServoSub 4/8 subwoofer is perfect for use in 2-channel or multi-
channel music and video applications. The setup for either is very
similar and the goals should be quite the same too. In our opinion, the
end goal of adding a high-end subwoofer should be to not “hear” the
subwoofer work, but rather to add the appropriate amount of low bass
that is currently missing in your system.
When listening to music, the full frequency range of the orchestra or
rock band should be reproduced with proper dynamic range and
realism, from the lowest notes of a pipe organ to the whack of the
timpani or the pluck of the lowest string on a Fender bass. When
listening to film soundtracks, the same goals should be sought after so
that the results are both realistic and exciting; as the roar of jet planes
rumble through your living room and prehistoric creatures shake the
earth!
Fine-tuning an audio or video system is an art that takes time and
patience. It can be one of the most rewarding learning experiences you
will encounter during your pursuit and enjoyment of high-fidelity music
or video reproduction.
One of the best pieces of advice we can offer is that you take
advantage of the ear’s ability to identify similarities in sound. This ability
is useful in fine-tuning your system because, if every recording you
listen to (or every video you watch) has a similarity of sound (too much
or too little of a certain frequency for instance), then you can be fairly
certain that you have yet to perfect your setup. Keep at it and
remember to enjoy your music and video as you work on perfecting
your setup.
One idea that we would like to suggest is that you set the S4/8’s bass
gain controls for music, and use your processor to turn it up or down
for home theater. That way, you have a subwoofer that will take care of
all your needs.
With proper setup and placement, you can achieve stunning realism,
and musically correct and natural bass – not just more bass.