AudioEngine AS8 - Manual (Page 3)

Placement
We think you’ll find your AS8 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 AS8, 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 place-
ment 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 performance 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.
Introduction
Welcome to the Audioengine family and congratulations on your purchase
of the Audioengine S8 Premium Powered 8" Subwoofer. The Audioengine
team is dedicated to bringing you the highest quality listening experience
possible and the Audioengine S8 (AS8) is designed with the same attention
to detail and operational simplicity as other Audioengine products. Our
goal is to get you to your music as simply as possible without all the “gadget
tinkering” that other products generally require. As with our other past
efforts, we thank all our customers and resellers for helping us create
another great Audioengine product!
Unpacking
Your Audioengine speakers were carefully tested and inspected before
packaging and shipping. After unpacking please check for any damage. It is
rare that a unit is damaged during shipping, but if this does happen contact
the shipping company immediately. We recommend that you keep the
original carton and packing material for any possible future shipping.
Box Contents
• AS8 Powered Subwoofer
• AC power cable
• 1/8” mini-jack audio cable, 2 meters (~6.5 feet)
• RCA audio cable, 2 meters (~6.5 feet)
• Drawstring cable bag
• Drawstring subwoofer bag
• Setup guide
Cleaning
Your AS8 subwoofer is designed for years of use with no maintenance as
long as you avoid exposure of the AS8 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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