Dynaudio SUB 250 Speaker User Manual


 
Optimizing settings/Troubleshooting
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The table below offers some setting tips for different speaker and amplifier
combinations. This should only be taken as rough guidelines, as the best setup can
just be found by experimenting.
CAUTION
DAMAGE OF SMALL SATELLITE SPEAKERS!
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Selecting the correct frequency depends to a large extend on the main speakers.
Sometimes main speakers are specifically intended to work with a subwoofer. In
such cases, the main speakers can get damaged by a full-range amplifier signal.
If in doubt, check the instruction manual for the main speakers for any restrictions.
Speaker/amplifier Recommended first setting If you experience
this problem
after first setting...
...try this
SUB Lowpass SAT Highpass
Large speaker,
powerful amplifier
50 Hz Flat bass too bloated Decrease volume (GAIN),
SAT Highpass = 60 Hz
bass too weak Increase volume (GAIN),
Increase SUB Lowpass step wise
Large speaker,
weaker amplifier
50 Hz 60 Hz bass too bloated Decrease volume (GAIN),
SAT Highpass = 80 Hz
bass too weak Increase volume (GAIN),
Increase SUB Lowpass step wise
Medium sized speaker,
powerful amplifier
60 Hz Flat bass too bloated Decrease volume (GAIN),
SAT Highpass = 60 Hz, 80 Hz
bass too weak Increase volume (GAIN),
Increase SUB Lowpass step wise
Medium sized speaker,
weaker amplifier
60 Hz 60 Hz bass too bloated Decrease volume (GAIN),
SAT Highpass = 60 Hz, 80 Hz
bass too weak Increase volume (GAIN),
Increase SUB Lowpass step wise
Small speaker,
powerful amplifier
80 Hz 60 Hz bass too bloated Decrease volume (GAIN),
SAT Highpass = 80 Hz
bass too weak Increase volume (GAIN),
Increase SUB Lowpass step wise
Small speaker,
weaker amplifier
80 Hz 80 Hz bass too bloated Decrease volume (GAIN),
Decrease SUB Lowpass step wise
bass too weak Increase volume (GAIN),
Increase SUB Lowpass step wise
Very small speaker
(Mini-satellites)
100 Hz 80 Hz bass too bloated Decrease volume (GAIN),
Decrease SUB Lowpass step wise
bass too weak Increase volume (GAIN),
Increase SUB Lowpass step wise