Stereo Setup With Subwoofer - PROEL EIKON series User Manual

STEREO SETUP WITH SUBWOOFER

EIKON 10S subwoofer includes a built-in crossover and amplifier, so you only need the appropriate hook up
cables to integrate it into the nearfield monitor system.
In a STEREO setup we recommend the use of the built-in high-pass filter for filtering the full-range monitors:
hook the left and right XLR outputs of the subwoofer to the corresponding line-level inputs of your powered
full-range monitors.
A properly set up subwoofer system extends the bass response of the main monitors without exaggerating
the bass response in the room. Improper set up may cause an exaggeration of bass response, which in turn
may cause the engineer to mix in less bass energy than desired.
Bass frequencies are largely non-directional, nonetheless the subwoofer's placement in the room is very
important: for example, placing the subwoofer close to a wall or in a corner generally increases the amount
of bass heard in the room. We suggest to place the subwoofer always on the floor, keeping it away from the
walls: if it must be placed close to one wall consider to reduce its level. The distance of the subwoofer from
the listening position can be adjusted to produce the optimum balance of bass in the system.
Since the subwoofer's output will interact with the other monitor speakers in the room, it is important to
consider the subwoofer and nearfield speakers as a total system. The subwoofer's crossover frequency and
level need to be matched with the nearfield monitors, so to simplify this operation the following table
suggests the best setting for a full EIKON system.
To check if the levels and other parameters are correctly set and if the sub-woofer is properly placed, turn on
the complete monitoring system and play well-known songs of different genres: a good setting often requires
a long time of listening. When your preferred songs all play well and the subwoofer placement produces the
best balance and quality of bass in the system, then probably that is the best setting for your room/speaker
combination.
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