10. Check phase. Make sure that all five main channel speakers are wired in phase. The Video
Essentials disc has tests for main speaker phase.
11. Make sure that the subwoofer and main speakers are in phase at the 80 Hz crossover point.
Listen to something with a consistent bass line around 80 Hz while a partner switches the
"Phase" control on the subwoofer from "+" to "-". The switch position that results in the greatest
bass at the listening position is the correct setting.
12. Play something that is familiar to you through the system to verify the systemʼs
overall performance. If something does no sound right, recheck your connections and settings.
Re-measure, re-check, re-align.
13. Switch the processor/receiver to each input that you will use. Check your settings for
each input and each mode. Some processor/receivers require that you enter settings separately
for each mode and/or input.
14. Before playing the system, check levels and speaker alignment one last time. Make
sure that you write down all processor settings for future reference.
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