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Setting bass and Treble Controls on Receiver or Amplifier
Normally we recommend that you set the "Bass" and "Treble" controls on flat (or off, or 0 dB). Same applies
for a graphic equalizer; we recommend that you leave it flat (or off). This will give you the most accurate and natu-
ral sound. If you want more bass, raise your subwoofer's "Level" control (or raise the subwoofer level on you're a/v
receiver), keeping in mind that even a little turn of the knob can make a big difference in the sound. The reason
for this is that we have discovered that what is often thought as improper sounding speakers are, in fact, a problem
caused by use of tone controls. When in doubt, leave them out (flat); this almost always results in the best possible
and most natural sounding system performance.
Using the SuperSat in a Stereo Sub/Sat Application
When using the SuperSat as part of a Sub/Sat stereo system, it is extremely important that bass is directed to
the subwoofer and NOT the SuperSat speaker through use of a high-pass filter, such as that included in the
GoldenEar ForceField
detailed connection instructions for setups using this option.
Setting Channel Levels and bass Management in Multi-Channel home
Theater Systems
Multi-channel surround sound systems have bass management systems (systems which direct the bass to the
various channels) which vary from unit to unit. This bass management system must be properly adjusted, in particular
it is extremely important that bass is directed to the subwoofer and NOT the SuperSat speakers, either through use
of bass management settings as described below, or through use of a high-pass filter such as that included in the
GoldenEar ForceField
detailed connection instructions for using this option). Many problems relating to the overall sound of the system can
be traced back to improper bass management. Also note that Multi-channel surround sound systems have a critical
channel balancing procedure for setting the level for all speakers which must be followed if the system is to perform
properly. Many problems relating to the overall sound of the system can be clearly traced back to improper system
balance.
VERy IMPORTANT: home Theater System bass Management Settings: On your home Theater receiver or A/V
processor's Speaker Setup Menu, set speaker to "Small" for all channels using SuperSat speakers, and set
Subwoofer to "yes."
SETTING ChANNEL LEVELS: On your receiver or A/V processor's Speaker Level Calibration Menu, set each
speaker (channel) in the system to the same volume level. While you can get reasonable results doing
this by ear, it is best to use an inexpensive Sound Pressure (SPL) meter to get better channel to channel
balance. Some new receivers and processors have Auto Set Up functions that use a supplied microphone
to set levels automatically.
subwoofers. See the Connection section of your ForceField Subwoofer owner's manual for
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subwoofers (see the Connection section of your ForceField Subwoofer owner's manual for
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