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SuperSub XXL Owner’s Manual Congratulations! Congratulations and thank you for purchasing GoldenEar Technology’s® SuperSub™ XXL Subwoofer! You are about to hear the spectacular difference this technically advanced low frequency reproducer will make in your music and/or home theater system! Our engineering team’s years of audio products design experience in developing leading-edge speaker systems has led to this extraordinary product.
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19. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 20. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifi ers) that produce heat. SuperSub XXL Manual GoldenEar Technology...
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Each Subwoofer leaves our plant in perfect condition. Any visible or concealed damage most likely occurred in handling after it left our plant and should be reported at once to your GoldenEar Technology Dealer and/or the delivery company that delivered your Subwoofer. Please unpack your system carefully.
Power Requirements The ‘Watts’ (W) rating indicated on the rear panel of your GoldenEar Technology SuperSub XXL subwoofer is the maximum a/c power the subwoofer will draw when producing its maximum power output. However, the actual wattage draw will vary with the bass content of the program material and is typically MUCH less (below 100 watts in normal audio playback use).
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Placement Inside a Cabinet Or Cavity The SuperSub XXL, because of its unique vibration cancelling properties, can be placed inside a cabinet or cavity and still provide excellent in-room performance. Just be sure to leave at least 2 inches of clearance around the subwoofer.
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NOTE: The preceding is only a guideline. You may want to use a bass test disc and SPL meter to more accurately determine the bass characteristics of your listening room (see dealer for more information). Remember that room acoustics vary, so it may take some experimenting with placement to achieve best performance. SuperSub XXL Manual GoldenEar Technology...
(rather than home theater) system. CONTROL FACILITIES Your GoldenEar Technology SuperSub XXL subwoofer is equipped with operating controls on the back panel to ensure excellent fl exibility and maximum performance in any installation. Most of them are the “set and forget”...
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(as indicated on the back of your unit) using the plug on the end of the black cord attached to the electronics module on the back of the subwoofer. The SuperSub XXL subwoofer has a special circuit which automatically turns the powered subwoofer section on when a signal is fed to the loud- speaker and does not require an on/off switch.
SuperSub XXL Owner’s Manual Connection Options Before connecting your subwoofer, please read this section to determine which setup option best suits your needs. (See your dealer if you require additional information or assistance.) Left/LFE Line-Level Input From Sub/LFE Output – For use with a receiver, processor or subwoofer control unit that has a Sub-Out/LFE-Out jack - Using an RCA-to-RCA interconnect cable connect the subwoofer to the Left/LFE In- put and position the Input Switch in the LFE IN (Down) position, as shown below.
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In this confi guration your main speakers will run full range with no low frequency roll-off. The SuperSub crossover settings will then allow you to augment the bass extension of your system beyond the main speakers’ limitations. SuperSub XXL Manual GoldenEar Technology...
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SuperSub XXL Owner’s Manual DUAL SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS Connection using Left/LFE low level Inputs: From your receiver or preamp, attach a RCA-type “Y” connector to theSub/LFE out (unless your receiver or processor has two Sub outs) and then run an RCA-type interconnect cable to each subwoofer’s LEFT/LFE Input.
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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. SuperSub XXL Manual GoldenEar Technology...
Phone: 410-998-9134 Technical assistance It is our pleasure to offer assistance if you have any questions regarding your SuperSub XXL subwoofer or its set-up. Please contact your nearest GoldenEar Technology dealer or contact us directly at 410-998-9134. SuperSub XXL Manual...
Low Voltage Version - 120 V at 50 or 60 Hz / 1600 Watts High Voltage Version - 240 V at 50 or 60 Hz / 1600 Watts (Approved for NA (TUV) and the CE market.) Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. SuperSub XXL Manual GoldenEar Technology...
Product(s) must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent; in any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you. If, upon examination at the Factory or a GoldenEar Technology Authorized...
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