Paradigm Monitor SUB 8 - Manuel (Page 8)

Placing two subwoofers in your listening room
When using two subwoofers, placing one in the front of the
room and the other in the rear of the room (as shown in Fig. 2)
usually provides the best bass performance and sonic
integration. Consult the fine tuning section of the Owner’s
Manual for more information on adjusting phase settings. If
those locations are not possible or if you want to experiment
with placement options using two subwoofers, the following
procedure will be a helpful guide to achieving better bass
performance. Refer to “Subwoofer Connection” then proceed
as follows:
1. Temporarily turn all speakers off (either by turning your
amplifier off or disconnecting them);
2. Connect and place one subwoofer in the central area of
your listening room. Follow directions for connection, as
outlined in the following section;
3. At a moderately loud level, play music or a video
soundtrack with extended bass that is repetitive or
continuous;
4. Walk around your room and note where the bass sounds
louder and where it sounds quieter;
5. Place the first subwoofer within a louder bass area of your
room; then place the second subwoofer within a quieter
bass area of your room;
6. Connect both subwoofers and switch all speakers back
on; and switch the amplifier on, or reconnect it;
7. Follow “Fine Tuning” instructions to optimize your system’s
overall bass performance.
SUBWOOFER CONNECTION
SAFETY PRECAUTION: Before proceeding
with this section be sure to read and follow
all safety precaution and instruction notices
at the beginning of this manual. Turn all components OFF before
connecting the subwoofer.
We recommend the use of high-quality cables and
connectors when hooking up your subwoofer (see Dealer).
INPUT FACILITIES
Line-Level
Allows connection from the Sub/LFE Output of an A/V receiver,
processor, or other suitable low-level source.
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IF OPERATING YOUR SUBWOOFER WIRELESSLY,
REFER TO THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PT-2 TRANSMITTER
NOTE:
If you are not using the optional Paradigm Perfect Bass Kit (PBK) to find the best spot for your subwoofer, you
may want to use a bass test disc and SPL meter to more accurately determine the bass characteristics of your listening
room (ask your dealer for more information). Remember! Room acoustics vary so it will take some experimenting with
placement to achieve best performance.