Loving my PSW110!

Dupagirl
Dupagirl Posts: 20
edited February 2012 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
My PSW110 arrived today and I just finished setting it up. Very happy with it. Now my question is, is it a set and forget kinda deal or are there some adjustments I'll need to make for better sound. I have the woofer set at mid volume as per the set up instructions. Forgive my newbyness. Cheers!
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  • Glowrdr
    Glowrdr Posts: 1,103
    edited January 2012
    It's a set and forget, once you're comfortable with how it sounds. Generally you will want to set up the crossover settings, and tweak the volume a bit to get it where you want. But if you are happy with it, so are we!
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  • themuskr
    themuskr Posts: 149
    edited January 2012
    As with everything in audio, all that matters is what you hear. If it sounds good to you then then you're good. That being said there are ways to make a sub more efficient by finding the correct position in your room. If you search here I'm sure you'll find a bunch of threads on sub placement.

    This hobby is about tinkering, so do some reading and have fun trying to get the most out of your speakers.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited January 2012
    Dupagirl wrote: »
    My PSW110 arrived today and I just finished setting it up. Very happy with it. Now my question is, is it a set and forget kinda deal or are there some adjustments I'll need to make for better sound. I have the woofer set at mid volume as per the set up instructions. Forgive my newbyness. Cheers!
    themuskr wrote: »
    As with everything in audio, all that matters is what you hear. If it sounds good to you then then you're good. That being said there are ways to make a sub more efficient by finding the correct position in your room. If you search here I'm sure you'll find a bunch of threads on sub placement.

    This hobby is about tinkering, so do some reading and have fun trying to get the most out of your speakers.
    Welcome to Club Polk Dupagirl! :smile:

    Glad you like it, good little sub, I own one and am too happy!

    One little trick for potential improvement is the crawl test which will allow for better position of the sub.

    Just set your sub. at the listening position and crawl around your room to see where the sound of the sub. is optimal. Move your sub. to that location as it is the best location for optimal bass. If you ever change your listening position, do the same process as the sub. optimal location may also need to be changed...
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  • Dupagirl
    Dupagirl Posts: 20
    edited January 2012
    Thanks for the feedback everyone, much appreciated. Waiting for my center speaker to arrive this afternoon..... tick tock!
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  • psyopbrian
    psyopbrian Posts: 1
    edited January 2012
    Just got the PSW110 a month ago and love it. The only thing I have issues with from time-to-time is it does not always go into Standby mode when receiver is powered off.
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  • Dupagirl
    Dupagirl Posts: 20
    edited February 2012
    Set up my center speaker and then ordered the side speakers, they arrived today, this addiction is getting outta hand people.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited February 2012
    which speakers did you order?
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  • ramahon
    ramahon Posts: 1
    edited February 2012
    psyopbrian wrote: »
    Just got the PSW110 a month ago and love it. The only thing I have issues with from time-to-time is it does not always go into Standby mode when receiver is powered off.

    My PSW110 has the same problem sometimes. At least it doesn't go into standby immediately, i've heard the slightest little hum from it right after turning off my Pioneer VSK1019. I goes standby not long after however.

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  • Dupagirl
    Dupagirl Posts: 20
    edited February 2012
    I got the CS1ll center speaker and the OMW3 side speakers. Very happy with my set up.
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  • Mon40CSMM10
    Mon40CSMM10 Posts: 161
    edited February 2012
    If I recall correctly, the manual stated that the standby time was around 15 minutes. If the receiver volume is loud enough it would seem it would keep the subwoofer powered on longer since sound is still going to the subwoofer amplifier.

    If the hum is a ground loop, I found a solution involving removing the leads and twisting the wire ends of two 75 ohm to 300 ohm adapters together. This was used for an analog cable feed, cable to one end of the paired adapters, another cable to the other end of the adapters and the other end of the other cable to the TV.
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  • Dupagirl
    Dupagirl Posts: 20
    edited February 2012
    The only hiccup I encountered was the omni mount I bought was the wrong size. I got a 5 and I believe I should have got a 10. Can anyone confirm before I order one?
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited February 2012
    Hello,
    Yes, the 10.0 series OmniMount is the correct one.
    Ken
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  • Dupagirl
    Dupagirl Posts: 20
    edited February 2012
    Thanks for your response Ken. Appreciate it. Am loving the 5.1 audio so far.... stay tuned.
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  • Dupagirl
    Dupagirl Posts: 20
    edited February 2012
    .....so the 10.0 series seems to be hard to get, most places seem to be out of stock, so I included a link to another one. Will this one fit the thread in the OMW3?
    http://www.omnimount.com/products/speaker_mounts/audiobasics_series/ab2/
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited February 2012
    Hello DG,
    The correct size is 1/4" x 20 thread. I tried linking to the site you posted but I'm having some server problems this morning.
    Cheers, Ken
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  • Dupagirl
    Dupagirl Posts: 20
    Okay, not so happy with my Sub woofer now, 3 years down the track. Recently it started making a moaning sound and if I stomped my foot on the floor it would stop. Then it seemed to not be doing it but occasionally it would make a popping sound. The other night the power went out and then came back on an hour later and after about 5 mins it started making crazy noises. It won't stop until I unplug the power and then when i plug it back in, it starts right up again. I tried to attach a video of the sounds but it wouldn't allow it. I did email tech support and was able to attach the vids. Does anyone have these same dramas? Thanks, Lindy.
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    Keep that gain no higher than 60 % great sub, but the amp goes to rubbish if you push it,too hard, mine is retiered to the closet.
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  • Dupagirl
    Dupagirl Posts: 20
    Thanks guys, certainly sounds like a possession, like a dub party going on inside the box. Sorry about the 2 thread post, I wasn't sure which one to do so I did both. :)
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