Lights Dimming

loragland

Guys, I've got a question. How can I keep my lights from dimming when my subwoofer is hitting way down low during movies. I mean sometimes, like on the beginning train scene on "Unbreakable" the lights dim at least half way. Is there some way to help prevent this. See my system setup below, I'm running an SVS sub and I would think that the 900 watt BASH amp would take care of feeding the sub all the quick power it needs, but maybe I'm wrong.

louthewiz

I used to have that same problem with my subs and amps until I ran a dedicated 20amp circuit for them...

PolkThug

I turn out all the lights when I watch movies.

dudeinaroom

Easiest way to fix it is to send me your svs, just pm me and I'll send you my address. Just kidding. Your best bet is to put it on a dedicated circuit, or put yous svs on a different circuit than your amps. Plug lights in to different plugs through out your room, and go flip your breakers off one at a time, If you get a light off, and one on in you listening room put your amps on one of the plugs, and the sub on the other.

tonyb

Maybe some kind of anti-audio evil spirits thing going on...:p

Strong Bad

Some of us actually think thats cool when it happens. We brag to people about how our rigs dim the lights.

Serendipity

Install a 20 amp dedicated circuit for the sub. I have one for my sub (1500W), projector, and air conditioner (2200W) so the lights don't dim when the projector is powered up or there is a peak in the music, etc.

Most high-end home theaters need at least 2-3 dedicated circuits, more is better.

loragland

Those are some great down to earth ideas fellas, thanks for the feedback.

goingganzo

turn down the volume or get a class d amp

VR3

My lights dont dim.

The filaments just vibrate out of place and back into place every microsecond.