Subwoofer Placement - Monoprice SSW-8 User Manual

the original LINE IN signal without modification for connecting to another
powered subwoofer or amplifier.
4. HI LEVEL IN/HI LEVEL OUT: If your amplifier or receiver does not have a stereo
preamplifier or mono LFE output, you can connect its speaker output to the HI
LEVEL IN connectors. This is the least favored method of connecting the
subwoofer. The HI LEVEL OUT connectors pass-through the original amplified
signal for connecting the main speakers.
5. AC 120V/60Hz: Plug the AC power cord into a nearby AC power outlet. The
subwoofer accepts a nominal 120 VAC, 60Hz power source.
6. LEVEL: The rotary control adjusts the overall volume level of the subwoofer. For
best results, the subwoofer volume should be set to where it seamlessly blends
in with the sound from the other speakers.
7. POWER: The LED illuminates red when the subwoofer is plugged in and powered
on.
8. AUTO ON/ON: When set to the AUTO ON position, the subwoofer will
automatically power on when an audio signal is detected and will automatically
power off after several minutes of no audio signal. When set to the ON position,
the subwoofer powers on an off normally using the ON/OFF power switch. Note
that for the AUTO ON function to operate, the ON/OFF power switch must be
set to the ON position.

SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT

In most rooms, the optimum location for your subwoofer is the closest solid front
corner or somewhere along the front wall in line with your front speakers. This location
typically offers optimal energy coupling with the room, front speakers, and the deepest
low frequency extension, with the best high impact bass. Try to avoid a location that is
far away from walls or near the center of the room.
Bass output is maximized when the subwoofer is tucked into a corner. An ideal corner is
far from wall divisions and has at least 6 feet or more of wall to either side. Try to keep
the subwoofer placement away from any large openings into other rooms. When corner
loading a subwoofer, you might want to experiment with how close the subwoofer sits
to the closest wall, with a general rule of thumb that it should be within about 1 foot.
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