Basic Sound Settings; Expert Sound Settings - KEF LSX Owner's Manual

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ASIC OUND ETTINGS
For detailed explanations on the individual setting adjustments,
please consult the

EXPERT SOUND SETTINGS

setting compensates for that. (Advanced: Treble Trim)
How large is your room?
In smaller rooms bass can get overwhelming, changing the balance
of an audio program, while in larger rooms the bass may get lost,
resulting in too much treble. (Advanced: Bass Extension)
Subwoofer plugged in
Please consult Section 16 – Subwoofer Operation for details on
this setting.
section.
Where Is Your Speaker?
On a Stand/On a Desk: Bass
and midrange response will vary
depending whether the speakers
are placed on a desk or tabletop.
(Advanced: Desk Mode)
Distance to the wall
Bass response can be affected by
the speakers' proximity to a wall
(especially behind them). This
setting adjusts to compensate for
that.
(Advanced: Wall Mode)
How is your room?
Damped rooms tend to reduce
bass response, while Lively rooms
will accentuate high frequencies
making them sound harsh. This
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XPERT OUND ETTINGS
Desk Mode
A horizontal surface in front of a speaker can act as an additional
front baffle altering the frequency response of the speaker. The
Desk Mode adjustment attenuates frequencies centered at
approximately 180Hz (50Hz to 500Hz) in ½ dB steps to
compensate for reflections when the speakers are set on a table or
desktop.
Wall Mode
LSX is a rear-ported speaker, meaning that bass frequencies
emanate from the rear of the speaker, enhancing overall bass
response. In some setups, when the speakers are placed close to a
rear wall or enclosure, bass response can be artificially elevated.
The Wall Mode adjustment attenuates frequencies from
approximately 300Hz and below (the bass region) in ½ dB steps to
minimize or eliminate artificial bass response caused by reflections
from the rear wall or vertical surface.
Treble Trim
Room environments vary, depending on several factors, from lively
to dampened. The Treble Trim
frequencies from 900Hz and above (the mid- and high-frequency
region) in ½ dB steps to compensate for your room's sonic
environment.
Room Types
Lively High ceilings, hard surfaces like marble, hardwood
floors and glass. Furnishings are not large.
Moderate A mixture between the two.
Dampened Low ceilings, carpeted floors, heavy drapes, walls
with art and decorations. Furnishings are large
and cushioned heavily.
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adjustment boosts or attenuates