AudioEngine AS8 User Manual
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The Crossover control is not active when using the LFE input jack.
6 Volume
The Volume control is for matching the subwoofer speaker volume to the
level of your speakers. Keep the volume low when first setting up your
system and then adjust to your preferred level using different music
and/or video sources. The best advice we can give on matching the
volume is to adjust for the strongest bass without being “boomy”.
Note: The subwoofer Volume controls the AS8 subwoofer level and does not
control the subwoofer output audio level or the input level volume. The
overall system volume (subwoofer + speakers) should be controlled
directly from the audio source (TV, receiver, iPod, etc.).
7 Power On/Standby Indicator
This indicator LED will be GREEN when a input signal is present (music
playing) and RED when no signal is present (power-saving standby
mode). The AS8 subwoofer will automatically enter Standby mode after
15 minutes when no signal is detected.
8 Aux AC Outlet
9 AC Select
10 Power Switch
11 Fuse Holder
12 Power Inlet
3 Output
The Output connectors provide a full-range line-level output to speakers
or another subwoofer. This Output is used whenever a signal is connected
to one of the 2 subwoofer inputs.
Note: The volume level of this Output connection is controlled by the audio
input source, not the volume control on the subwoofer.
4 Phase
The Phase control is used to blend the sound of the subwoofer with the
other speakers in your system. Phase is the degree to which the
subwoofer speaker and other speakers are moving in and out at the same
time. Once you have chosen a location for your subwoofer, try turning
the Phase control in small amounts while you listen for the most bass
from your favorite listening position. Sometimes no difference will be
heard, which is OK. There is no correct Phase setting and it is not uncom-
mon for the subwoofer to sound similar at every setting, depending on
your room and location of the subwoofer. If you don’t hear a difference
go ahead and set the Phase knob at the 0 position.
5 Crossover
The Crossover control is used to set the subwoofer high frequency cutoff
point, which is the point at which the subwoofer transitions to your other
speakers. For example, if the Crossover control is set to the 50Hz mark
then the sub will play all frequencies up to 50Hz. All frequencies from
50Hz and higher will then be played by the other speakers. Fine-tune the
Crossover setting by ear for the smoothest blend with your main speak-
ers. The best setting of the Crossover control will depend on speaker
placement, room characteristics, and personal preference. As with the
Phase control, sometimes little or no difference will be heard, which is OK.
Note: For surround sound setup refer to the manual for your receiver or
processor for correct Crossover settings for your system.
audioengine S8 setup guide
audioengine S8 setup guide
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LFE IN
FOR 110–120V: T3.15AL
FOR 220–240V: T2AL
110–120V 2.5A
~AC
220–240V 1.6A 60Hz/50Hz
Replace with
same rating
and type
AS8
120W MAX
AUX OUTLET
Unswitched
110–120VAC 60Hz 1A
220–240VAC 50Hz 0.5A
INPUTS
A
L
R
B
OUTPUT
AC SELECT
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