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An Easy Solution To Subwoofer Calibration"To shine or glow, to appear or expand suddenly." This is how Webster defines bloom. I think this definition will work just fine for audiophile use of the word as well. Bloom is a good subjective description of the way that musical performance fills a space, interacts with the volume of the room and provides the rich, emotive communication we, as audio and video enthusiasts, spend so much time and money pursuing. |
Bass Management Basics – Settings Made SimpleIs your bass management set up properly on your processor? If you wish to optimize the bass performance of your home theater, read this article. Learn how to configure speaker size, crossovers, delay and more in this basic guide to bass management. |
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Tech Article: Subwoofer Connection Guide For A Multi Subwoofer System
by Gene DellaSala — last modified January 26, 2008 22:02
by Gene DellaSala — last modified January 26, 2008 22:02
We are always preaching the more subs the better in a home theater system. So now that you've decided to purchase two subs, its time to show you how to correctly connect them up to ensure you achieve the maximum benefits of a multi sub system. Following the guidelines set forth in this article will help you integrate a multi-subwoofer system into your home theater. If done properly, using two or more subs will yield significantly better and smoother bass response for all of the seats in your theater room.
Tech Article: An Easy Solution To Subwoofer Calibration
by Joseph D. Cornwall — last modified April 05, 2007 20:43
by Joseph D. Cornwall — last modified April 05, 2007 20:43
"To shine or glow, to appear or expand suddenly." This is how Webster defines bloom. I think this definition will work just fine for audiophile use of the word as well. Bloom is a good subjective description of the way that musical performance fills a space, interacts with the volume of the room and provides the rich, emotive communication we, as audio and video enthusiasts, spend so much time and money pursuing.
Tech Article: Subwoofer Placement - The Place for Bass Part 1
by Mark Sanfilipo — last modified September 05, 2007 04:59
by Mark Sanfilipo — last modified September 05, 2007 04:59
Where it comes to fine-tuning a home theater sound system for peak performance, finding those locations within a typical home listening space where a subwoofer can provide the most satisfying response - across every seat in the designated listening area - is one of the perennial challenges facing both enthusiast and pro alike.
Tech Article: Bass Management Basics – Settings Made Simple
by Clint DeBoer — last modified January 31, 2007 18:39
by Clint DeBoer — last modified January 31, 2007 18:39
Is your bass management set up properly on your processor? If you wish to optimize the bass performance of your home theater, read this article. Learn how to configure speaker size, crossovers, delay and more in this basic guide to bass management.
Tech Article: The Marriage Between the Subwoofer and Tower Speakers
by Gene DellaSala — last modified August 29, 2004 20:00
by Gene DellaSala — last modified August 29, 2004 20:00
Some marriages are easier than others. Ideal ones require minimal maintenance to flourish and thrive successfully on mutual cooperation right off the bat. Some…
Tech Article: Setting Up Speakers in an Octagon Surround Room?
by Gene DellaSala — last modified August 29, 2004 20:00
by Gene DellaSala — last modified August 29, 2004 20:00
Well, I found myself working with a friend to develop a suuround sound system for his listening room. A litening room that is a nearly-perfect octagon! After picking myself up off of the floor, I set about to design an appropriate surround configuration for this room.
Tech Article: Setting the Subwoofer / LFE Crossover for Best Performance
by Gene DellaSala — last modified August 29, 2004 20:00
by Gene DellaSala — last modified August 29, 2004 20:00
Setting the correct bass management on receivers and processors is essential to getting the most out of your audio system. While some systems recommend 80Hz (the standard THX setting for Select and Ultra2-based systems) this is not always the best setting for all theater systems.
Tech Article: No Subwoofer Output in 2-Channel Mode
by Gene DellaSala — last modified August 29, 2004 20:00
by Gene DellaSala — last modified August 29, 2004 20:00
Lately I have been receiving numerous emails from fellow Audioholics regarding subwoofer operation problems with their DD/DTS AVR Receivers. One of the most common…
Tech Article: Bass Management: The Right Stuff
by Gene DellaSala — last modified August 25, 2004 20:00
by Gene DellaSala — last modified August 25, 2004 20:00
It has been over a decade since the first generation of Dolby Digital Receivers hit the market. These Receivers implemented a crude and inflexible bass management system, had limited power for the rear channels, and did not have an upgradeability path for future surround formats, or onboard DTS decoding for that matter.
Tech Article: Subwoofer Calibration Using Rives Audio Test CD 2
by Clint DeBoer — last modified August 24, 2004 20:00
by Clint DeBoer — last modified August 24, 2004 20:00
If you bought a sub-woofer lately and had the pleasure or displeasure of trying to integrate it into your existing system, then hopefully this…
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