https://www.audioholics.comWhere audio and video equipment undergoes rigorous objective and subjective tests by our staff, ensuring that marketing slogans aren't the only guidelines for your home theater choices.Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:00:00 -0000https://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/5-steps-to-better-bass-home-theaterGetting good bass in your home theater doesn't have to be too difficult if you follow our 5-Step methodical procedure outlined in this article and related YouTube video tutorial. We discuss topics such as subwoofer and seating placements, time alignment, level matching, EQ and more. Once you hear a properly calibrated home theater with smooth and even bass across the entire listening area, it's hard to ever go back. Your path towards bass nirvana in your home theater system is in your grasp. Make it so!Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/5-steps-to-better-bass-home-theaterSubwoofer Setuphttps://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/basic-subwoofer-setupAnytime I see a book on a complex topic that attempts to disseminate the subject material in layman terms for the average reader using the word “Dummies” in the title, I cringe. Realizing a large portion of our readership are essential enthusiasts when it comes to home theater, but also intelligent readers, I conjured up this article and YouTube video for those wanting to get a good grip on how to properly set up and integrate a subwoofer into their new home theater system. Learn how to place and configure your sub and A/V receiver in layman's terms to ensure you get the most out of your A/V system.Sun, 12 Mar 2017 18:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/basic-subwoofer-setupSubwoofer Setuphttps://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/subwoofer-connection-guideWe 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. Check out our recently added YouTube video discussions on the benefits of multi-sub as well as how to connect them.Fri, 01 Jul 2016 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/subwoofer-connection-guideSubwoofer Setuphttps://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/multiple-subwoofer-setup-calibration-1The goal of any serious home theater playback system should be even bass, plenty of dynamic range and smooth natural frequency response for the most seamless blend. This is achieved by reducing the modal peaks and nodal dips by utilizing multiple subs, and active equalization. Multiple subs ability to reduce standing waves is achieved by proper placement and setup to reduce the guess work and minimize chasing your tail to find the best settings that yield the most optimal measurable performance. This article discusses tactics and methodologies for achieving the best measurable and audible results for your entire listening area, NOT just the money seat! Our recently added YouTube video discussion elaborates on this topic.Sun, 09 Aug 2015 20:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/multiple-subwoofer-setup-calibration-1Subwoofer Setuphttps://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/bass-management-basics-2013-settings-made-simpleIs your bass management set up properly on your AV receiver or processor? If you wish to optimize the bass performance of your home theater, read this article and watch our recently added YouTube Video. Learn how to configure speaker size and crossovers and more in this basic guide to bass management. This guide is designed to address the numerous questions we've received from new home theater owners who purchased a loudspeaker and subwoofer system and don’t quite understand the How’s and Why’s of bass management. This is a great beginners guide for getting the bass in your home theater system optimized. Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/bass-management-basics-2013-settings-made-simpleSubwoofer Setuphttps://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/easy-subwoofer-placementYour subwoofer sounds better in some spots than others. But, how do you find where it performs best? In this subwoofer placement guide, we show you how with our instructional “Subwoofer Crawl” video trick. Improve the sound of your sub instantly for no cost. Within minutes you can be on your way for finding the best location(s) to place your subwoofer. So what are you waiting for? Give this technique a try and let us know how it works for you.Mon, 09 Dec 2013 22:10:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/easy-subwoofer-placementSubwoofer Setuphttps://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/apply-bass-managementAs a general rule of thumb, if you have a dedicated powered subwoofer in your home theater system , ALL of your speakers should be set to "small" in your A/V receiver's bass management setup. A 80Hz crossover point is usually an all around good setting to chose for your crossover frequency. This is the case even if you have relatively large towers.Sat, 08 Dec 2012 03:50:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/apply-bass-managementSubwoofer Setuphttps://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/two-subsThe answer to this question is typically yes, assuming you’re comparing one vs. two subs of the exact same brand and model #. In almost all circumstances, installing multiple subwoofers in your theater room will yield significantly better and smoother bass response across a wider listening area due to modal averaging. When deciding on getting either a single large sub, or two smaller ones, I'd usually recommend the latter. If its a hard sell to your wife, tell her you're not doing it for yourself but for the benefit of your mother-in-law. YouTube video discussion recently added.Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:40:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/two-subsSubwoofer Setuphttps://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/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.Sun, 01 Jan 2006 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/an-easy-solution-to-subwoofer-calibrationSubwoofer Setuphttps://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/subwoofer-placement-the-place-for-bass-part-1Where 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.Fri, 03 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/subwoofer-placement-the-place-for-bass-part-1Subwoofer Setuphttps://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/setting-up-speakers-in-an-octagon-surround-roomWell, 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. Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/setting-up-speakers-in-an-octagon-surround-roomSubwoofer Setuphttps://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/setting-the-subwoofer-lfe-crossover-for-best-performanceSetting 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. It is a great starting point however. For those with more advanced systems, lowering the crossover setting of the main front channels may be beneficial if your speakers are up to the task.Sun, 29 Aug 2004 23:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/setting-the-subwoofer-lfe-crossover-for-best-performanceSubwoofer Setuphttps://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/no-subwoofer-output-in-2-channel-modeLately I have been receiving numerous emails from fellow Audioholics regarding subwoofer operation problems with their DD/DTS AVR Receivers. One of the most common issues is their subwoofers not operating for two-channel sources. This article shows you how to fix that problem so you can take advantage of the great bass your subwoofer offers for ALL modes of operation of your AV receiver.Sun, 29 Aug 2004 23:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/no-subwoofer-output-in-2-channel-modeSubwoofer Setuphttps://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/the-marriage-between-the-subwoofer-and-tower-speakersSome marriages are easier than others. Ideal ones require minimal maintenance to flourish and thrive successfully on mutual cooperation right off the bat. Some not so ideal marriages however, may not be so divine and can be bitter sweet at times of chaos requiring much nurturing to prevent rotten out. Such is the case with home theater when implementing multiple bass sources. When one chooses the commitment of buying bass capable tower speakers and mating them with a subwoofer for home theater and music applications, the potential of sonic bliss or troubled misfortunes begin brewing. The purpose of this article is to identify and red flag issues which may lead to problems when combining a subwoofer with bass capable speakers. Sun, 29 Aug 2004 23:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/the-marriage-between-the-subwoofer-and-tower-speakersSubwoofer Setuphttps://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/bass-management-the-right-stuffIt 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 biodegradability path for future surround formats, or onboard DTS decoding for that matter.Wed, 25 Aug 2004 23:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/bass-management-the-right-stuffSubwoofer Setuphttps://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/subwoofer-calibration-using-rives-audio-test-cd-2If you bought a sub-woofer lately and had the pleasure or displeasure of trying to integrate it into your existing system, then hopefully this…Tue, 24 Aug 2004 23:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/subwoofer-setup/subwoofer-calibration-using-rives-audio-test-cd-2Subwoofer Setup