Sub doesn't sound right?!
gakboone
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I have a Yamaha SW-2 sub. I just bought a pair of Polk t90e Euro's, they look like Monitor 60's, and have an Onkyo HT-R510 receiver. I also have the front, rear and side surround speakers that came with the receiver. The problem I have is I can't seem to find the best place to put my sub. It sounds better everywhere but where I want it to be. What can I do without buying a new sub?
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What are you looking for something that sounds good or looks good? You may have the same trouble finding a suitable location even if you bought another. Sub placement is a big part of the equation and once it's dialed in you should be very happy. My sub is out in front just behind and off to the side of the main speaker.gakboone wrote:The problem I have is I can't seem to find the best place to put my sub. It sounds better everywhere but where I want it to be. What can I do without buying a new sub?
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My sub looks like any other sub. Right now I have it in the corner, not square but at an angle. I've tried by the fronts. Yamaha says break the wall into 3's and place it in the first 3rd. Didn't work. Can I try on another wall?PolknPepsi wrote:What are you looking for something that sounds good or looks good? You may have the same trouble finding a suitable location even if you bought another. Sub placement is a big part of the equation and once it's dialed in you should be very happy. My sub is out in front just behind and off to the side of the main speaker.
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Easy. Get a long RCA patch cord to hook the sub up to the receiver. Place the sub in the listening position. Walk around the room until the sub sounds the best. Put the sub in that position.
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^^^I recommend that too but I would check phase as well
ChrisReceiver: Onkyo TX-SR502-S
DVD Player: Pioneer DV-578A-S
Left and Right: R50
Center: CS1
Rear Center: R15
Surrounds: R30
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Generally, if you place a sub in a corner you'll get more output but risk making it all boomy and muddled. If you have the space and can tolerate loosing a little output try more in the middle of the wall. Putting it where you sit then crawling around the room on all fours does usually work pretty well. You might have to rearrange your room to get the kind of sound you're looking for.
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So put it in front of my couch where I sit and move around the room until I find the right spot?
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Yes, it sounds weird but that's what a lot of guy's have done to find a good place. Mine has been on four different walls in the living room until it sounded best where it is now. Sub location can have lot to do with how it sounds and how much output it has.Denon #2900, Denon stereo receiver, Conrad Johnson Sonographe 120 amp, Blue Jeans cables, and Klipsch RF-7's
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Ok I'm new to this, what is check phase or how would I check it?Schris22 wrote:^^^I recommend that too but I would check phase as well
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Is there a 'Phase' dial or switch on the back of your sub?Denon #2900, Denon stereo receiver, Conrad Johnson Sonographe 120 amp, Blue Jeans cables, and Klipsch RF-7's
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It just has a volume, on/off and high cut 50-150.aaharvel wrote:Phase normally is labeled 0 to 180.
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Well then, dont worry about the phase.
Sounds like the controls are Volume or "Gain"...on/off..."high cut" or "crossover"....you should be good to go.Denon #2900, Denon stereo receiver, Conrad Johnson Sonographe 120 amp, Blue Jeans cables, and Klipsch RF-7's -
I set the sub in front of were I sit and found the best possible place without having to move furniture. Thanks for everyones help! I know I'll need it again in the future.
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aaharvel wrote:Easy. Get a long RCA patch cord to hook the sub up to the receiver. Place the sub in the listening position. Walk around the room until the sub sounds the best. Put the sub in that position.[/QU BULLSEYE Accurate & PrecisionJC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
