About Subwoofers - AudioSource SW TWO Owner's Manual

SW
Two
Overview
The AudioSource
SW
Two
represents the
state
of
the
art
in
self-powered
subwoofer
systems.
The
highly
efficient
ported enclosure houses a
rugged
ten inch,
dual voice
coil driver,
plus a
powerful one
hundred watt
amplifier,
all
teamed up with an
integral stereo
crossover network. This precision
matched
combination ensures
that the
SW
Two
will deliver the best
sound
possible,
under even
the
most demanding
conditions.
The
advanced,
front-firing
design disperses the
sound evenly throughout
the listening
area.
Crossover frequency, as
well
as input
level,
are
both variable
over
a
wide
range, allowing the
SW
Two
to
complement
a variety
of
applications.
Line
level
and
hi level inputs
and
outputs are
provided
for fast
and
easy connection
to virtually
any
system.
The
three-way
Auto Power and
the
Phase Reverse
functions
complete the
list
of
professional features offered
by
the
SW
Two.
A
Few Words
About
Subwoofers
Subwoofers
are
designed
to
introduce
extended
bass response
to
your
system,
beyond what
traditional
speakers alone can
offer.
The
subwoofer
is
used
in
conjunction
with, not
in
place
of,
your
existing
speakers
It is
not necessary
to
have
a pair
of subwoofers.
The low
frequency sounds created
by
the
subwoofer
will
radiate
equally
into
your
listening area.
A
single
subwoofer can
dramatically
enhance
a
simple
TV,
a stereo
system, or a
full
fledged
Home
Theater system
The
advent of
digital
recording has increased the
amount
of
low
bass information
that
can be
accurately
recorded.
A
subwoofer can reproduce
this
low
bass information.
On
the
Home
Theater
front,
many
video
tapes
and movies
are
recorded
featuring
low
frequency information well
below
the
"musical" range of
traditional
loudspeakers.
However,
this
information
can be
vital to
the impact,
ambience,
and
believability
of a scene.
Again,
a
subwoofer can
faithfully restore
those elements
to
your
Home
Theater
listening
experience.
Some
System
Guidelines
In setting
up your subwoofer, keep
in
mind
a
few
rules
to
assure yourself
of
the best
performance.
Placement of
the
subwoofer
is
not
crucial.
Locating
the
subwoofer
near a wall or
in
a corner
will
increase
the bass
response of
the speaker.
The
sound waves coming from
the
SW
Two
are long,
and need
room
to
propagate.
A
subwoofer placed
too close to the listener will
not
sound
as
full
as
one
placed a
few
feet further
away.
The
level
of
the
SW
Two
is
best
set
while
listening to
all
the speakers.
By
itself,
the
sound
of the
SW
Two
is
hard
to distinguish.
The
cabinet of
the
SW
Two
is
designed
to
blend
in
with
most
decors.
It
can
also
be
easily
hidden under
an
end
table
or coffee
table,
behind
a sofa,
near
the corner,
etc...
If
you
decide
to
place anything
directly
on
the
SW
Two,
use
great
caution
as the
speaker cabinet will vibrate
and
items placed
on
top
may
shake
loose
or
fall.