Krix Volcanix - Manual (Page 6)

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The most ‘obvious’ position for your
subwoofer is not always the best
The bass produced by a subwoofer is omni-
directional and very hard for your ears to
localise. Therefore a subwoofer can be placed
virtually anywhere in your listening room
and provide the impression that the bass is
radiating from your main speakers. The quality
of bass however is affected by position of your
subwoofer due to complex acoustic interactions
with your listening room. Depth, punch, and
integration with your main speakers are all
affected by the position of your subwoofer.
Experimentation is always recommended to
achieve the most satisfying results.
A. Often the best place for a subwoofer is in a
corner at the front of your room. This position
generally provides the maximum output from
your subwoofer. If your subwoofer sounds
excessively ‘boomy’ in this location try moving
it out 20-50cm from the corner or along one of
the adjacent walls.
B. Placing your subwoofer along the front wall
of your room, within a metre of a front speaker,
is also a good option. In some setups this will
provide a smoother tonal balance than corner
placement. This position is particularly good
for smaller satellite/bookshelf speakers to help
integrate the sound of the subwoofer and main
speakers.
C. Some people prefer to hide their subwoofer
next to or behind a couch. Listeners on the
couch may enjoy the extra vibrations felt
through the couch, however the bass produced
from your subwoofer may be easier to localise.
Therefore it may be harder to integrate the
sound of your subwoofer with your main
speakers.
D. Placing your subwoofer away from your
walls can result in satisfying results but
maximum output from your subwoofer may be
reduced.
E. Subwoofers may also be placed inside
cabinetry. Please refer to the link on the
subwoofer page of the Krix website for
suggestions.
The subwoofer is not magnetically
shielded; do not place near CRT screens
(old style TVs), and magnetic media.
Avoid placing your subwoofer near sources
of heat, direct sunlight, humidity etc.
The rear amplifier panel can get hot,
ensure adequate ventilation. Read the
safety instructions on the back of this
manual for more details.
Many modern receivers include
automatic room correction features. It
is recommended that these correction
features are disabled until an optimal
subwoofer position has been determined.
To get the most from your subwoofer
we recommend experimenting with the
following positioning technique:
Place the subwoofer in your central
listening position. (You may need to
purchase a long subwoofer input cable)
Disconnect all speakers other than the
subwoofer.
Play some music or a movie with heavy
bass content.
Move around your room, listening at floor
level. Note any changes in the tonal quality
of the bass.
Mark out one or more potential locations
that offer a smooth, extended sound or
a sound quality you enjoy. Relocate your
subwoofer to this location, reconnect
speakers, and listen again from your
central listening positioning. Permanently
locate your subwoofer to this new location
if you notice an improvement in the sound
quality from your subwoofer.
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