How loud do you put your sub? Can't find the right balance.
334785
I cranked the sub all the way up and let the automatic balance function on my receiver adjust the channel gain appropriately. Works well with this setup. I am using a Pioneer VSK-822-K 5.1 receiver with a mic to automatically set the channel levels.
789181
Your welcome. If your gonna run two subs, you might have to turn up the output to the subs if the subs are over a 1000 watts max each. Adjust to your liking.
872196
The sub out isn't a fixed voltage, the master volume does adjust L/R and sub equally.
2068362
I have a powered sub also and am using the LFE.btw...I did some experimenting with the Speaker Settings because i actually have small bookshelf speakers for my surround setup (Energy CB-10 frt and Polk r30 back). So I set the Speakers to Small for the front and back and the Sub defaulted to 'Normal' (I think that's what it said) and it sounds much better now. Hope this helps.
209796
Would be plenty and if it it's too much you can always turn the gaindown for more sound control. I have two subs also, and I don't think it's too much personally.
1235574
I'm a big believer in experimenting with the room. Mine is set at about 100 just because I like the way to unit handles all the bass. Play and see; it's half the fun.
1962245
Bill, I doubt anything "went wrong", but the Yamaha may not deal with potential impedance differences between your main speakers and your sub. Luckily, Yamaha allows you to set up levels for each set of speakers (front, center, back, sub) from within the setup menus. Using the remote, do the following: setup -&gt; speaker -&gt; level -&gt; scroll down to "sub" and raise the level (default is flat (0db)) until you like how it sounds. hope this helps, gfd
1286208
Rich, it is also going to depend on whether you have EQ control on your mixer. If you do and you are using the high pass filter, you are in a lot better position because you can cut back or extend your bass with your EQ knob. Sub is not as affected when your crowd shows up because the lower frequencies pass right through the people for the most part. I set EQ bass at middle and then put sub's volume where it sounds great for the space. Then I can use EQ to subtract bass in the early evening and ramp it up as the older guests (who are the most sensitive to bass) leave the party and the younger crowd really wants to jump. If no EQ on your mixer I would place the sub in a location where you can manually adjust volume as the evening progresses. -Nicholas (aka DJ Chester Chomp) AnchorageDJs.com
2167411
That all depends on the song and what you set the gain to. If you have your gain all the way up and turn up a bass heavy song very loud then it's possible. But you have to set it beforehand so you don't blow the subs. Turn the gain all the way down, then put on a bass song very loud until your regular speakers distort, then slowly turn up the gain until your subs distort. Back it off a little bit and you should be all set to go!
377076
Not at all, you can adjust the level to balance it out, Just don't have Volume turned all the way up.turn it down until a good balance on bass and the rest of the system is pretty much balanced.Unless you want the bass to drown out the rest of it of course.
1915363
Worked fine for me with bass control knob for 208. I have similar set up in an SUV and was worried 300 watts would under power subs but they sound great to me. Would 500 watts to the sub sound better? Technically perhaps they would but I am picky about sound and am happy with 300 watts which according to my research is within the preferred range of power. Plenty of power for moderate listening levels. If you are into rap and need to boom or listen at very high volume then perhaps not.
2031691
Thanks for the reply. I see your point about hooking the sub through to the main speaker outs and then to the L/R fronts. I guess that would be pushing it quite a bit. Thanks for the tips on the powered sub. At $80, I can't really go wrong. One last thing: If I wanted to forgo the rear speakers, could the sub be hooked up to the surround outs or am I letting my complete ignorance show here? Thanks again.
1235576
I would let the sub handle a good portion of the lows. THX settings are 80hz, so I figure that's a good crossover point.
810862
I've been happy with wiring the second inputs separately on the big L and R speakers and using that for the low end, but I'm also not a major bass-head. I'd suggest trying that first and then if you feel you need to add a sub, do it.
583309
I know I'm a bit late to the game on answering this question, but I have to keep the "Subwoofer" dial nearly off, otherwise my entire house shakes. What little % I do have them turned on is enough to rattle the desk and the walls -- it's a wonderful sub, and really packs a punch! If it was higher wattage, I might even suggest converting the sub over for car audio, but it just doesn't have enough room to work with for that purpose.
2280633
Never turn it up to 100%, it will be boomy and heat the amp up. I would think these things have smart protection circuitry (besides their fuse) in them to prevent catastrophic failure. Just adjust it starting mid way ~50% and go higher until you find that sweet spot and only you know what kind of sound you are looking for. Remember to adjust the frequency to take some of the boom out of it too. You should have one sweet sounding sub when done correctly.
209754
Im no expert however i would set the sub at 12 on both the power and crossover than tweak the sub with your receiver.also check your setup and use the small or large. the large will send a full response to the front and surrounds.just play with different adjustments and decide what you like. also google a link called subwoofer crawl it is very interesting.i did look @ the polks rm95 and i would set them to small than use the 505 to handle the low end.polks are 95 hrz low end so try you crossover @ 120.