GoldenEar ForceField Subwoofers - Manual (Page 12)

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FINE TUNING
Once you have the rest of your speakers positioned in the room (and have set speaker distances and
calibrated speaker levels with your Processor or A/V Receiver, if applicable) it’s time for a little fi ne tuning.
(NOTE: Set tone or equalizer controls on your receiver or preamplifi er to fl at (or 0°) and switch any loudness
controls off.) When setting up your subwoofer use music and video soundtracks that you know well. They should
contain selections with extended bass that is continuous and repetitive. When you are adjusting your subwoofer,
remember: Bass should not be overbearing — the subwoofer should not draw attention to itself — but the
overall system sound shouldn’t be “thin” or diffi cult to hear.
The following procedure is only for set ups utilizing the High-Level (Speaker wire) connections on the subwoofer,
and are simply a suggested method to achieve the best results. (If using the low level Sub/LFE input with an A/V
receiver or processor to control crossover setting and levels, skip this section):
1. Turn the Subwoofer Level control completely counter-clockwise to its minimum;
2. Turn the Subwoofer Cut-Off Frequency control to its highest frequency (i.e. 150 Hz);
3. While you listen to a music or movie selection in your primary listening area, have an assistant turn up the
Subwoofer Level control until the subwoofer can be clearly heard;
4. Turn the Subwoofer Level control completely counter-clockwise to its minimum;
5. Turn the Subwoofer Cut-Off Frequency control completely counterclockwise(i.e. 40 Hz);
6. Slowly rotate the Subwoofer Level control until you match the subwoofer output level with the level
of your front speakers. Bass should be clearly audible, but not intrusive;
7. Slowly rotate the Subwoofer Cut-Off Frequency control until you hear the best subwoofer/main speaker
blend. If the sound is too “thin,” you have not set the frequency high enough; if the sound becomes
“boomy” you have set the frequency too high. Adjust until you fi nd the most natural balance.