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Setting Bass and Treble Controls on Receiver or Amplifi er
Normally we recommend that you set the “Bass” and “Treble” controls on fl at (or off, or 0 dB). Same applies
for a graphic equalizer; we recommend that you leave it fl at (or off). This will give you the most accurate and
natu- ral sound. If you want more bass, raise your subwoofer’s “Level” control (or raise the subwoofer level on
you’re a/v receiver), keeping in mind that even a little turn of the knob can make a big difference in the sound.
The reason for this recommendation is that we have discovered what is often thought to be improper sounding
speakers is, in fact, a problem caused by the use of tone controls. When in doubt, leave them out (fl at); this almost
always results in the best possible and most natural sounding system performance.
Using the SuperSat in a Stereo Sub/Sat Application
When using the SuperSat as part of a Sub/Sat stereo system, it is extremely important that bass is directed to the
subwoofer and NOT the SuperSat speaker through use of a high-pass fi lter, such as the bass management system
in your receiver, or that included in the GoldenEar ForceField
™ subwoofers. (See the Connection section of your
ForceField Subwoofer owner’s manual for detailed connection instructions for setups using this option.)
Complete Home Theater Systems
We strongly suggest that you use matching GoldenEar Technology SuperSat center channel and rear/surround
speakers, and a ForceField ™ subwoofer, to complete your GoldenEar home theater system. SuperSat speakers
are designed to be used as rear or side surround speakers as well, with exceptional results for both music and
movies. Of particular note, the GoldenEar ForceField Subs have been designed specifi cally to make a perfect
match with the SuperSat speakers.
Setting Channel Levels and Bass Management in Multi-Channel Home
Theater Systems
VERY IMPORTANT: Home Theater System Bass Management Settings: On Your Home Theater Receiver or
A/V Processor’s Speaker Setup Menu, Set Speaker To “Small” For All Channels Using SuperSat Speakers.
See important additional setup details below.
Multi-channel surround sound systems have bass management systems (systems which direct the bass to the
various channels) which vary from unit to unit. This bass management system must be properly adjusted, in
particular it is extremely important that bass is directed to the subwoofer and NOT the SuperSat speakers in these
setups, through use of bass management settings as described below. Many problems relating to the overall sound
of the system can be traced back to improper bass management. Also note that Multi-channel surround sound
systems have a critical channel balancing procedure for setting the level for all speakers which must be followed
if the system is to perform properly. Many problems relating to the overall sound of the system can be clearly
traced back to improper system balance.