Subwoofer on a budget.

[lovinthehd]

Bass button sounds like a tone control rather than a volume/gain control on the sub or it's app. Personally once I set the sub level (in relation to the speakers' level) I just leave it alone for the most part, but in your case since you don't have a sub level control in your receiver and you did want to change it, you have that handy dandy app to do it with.

 

[qba]

Bass button sounds like a tone control rather than a volume/gain control on the sub or it's app. Personally once I set the sub level (in relation to the speakers' level) I just leave it alone for the most part, but in your case since you don't have a sub level control in your receiver and you did want to change it, you have that handy dandy app to do it with.

Thanks lovinthehd,

Below in the app screenshot volume I was talking about.

 

[lovinthehd]

Thanks lovinthehd,

Below in the app screenshot volume I was talking about

Yes, sometimes it's just a dial on the sub's plate amp.

With an AVR I could use my remote control to change sub level; this used to be preferred as many sub volume/gain controls were hard to be accurate with, not having even detents or clearly marked indicator of level let alone needing to go behind the sub and adjust the dial. Your digital readout should make repeatability easy for changes (you might want to go back to a specific level), tho.

 

[qba]

Yes, sometimes it's just a dial on the sub's plate amp.

With an AVR I could use my remote control to change sub level; this used to be preferred as many sub volume/gain controls were hard to be accurate with, not having even detents or clearly marked indicator of level let alone needing to go behind the sub and adjust the dial. Your digital readout should make repeatability easy for changes (you might want to go back to a specific level), tho.

Thanks lovinthehd, How do you set the sub volume level in relation to the speakers? The only thing I changed is the low pass frequency and the slope, as suggested by the SVS matching tool. Check the screenshot

 

[lovinthehd]

Thanks lovinthehd, How do you set the sub volume level in relation to the speakers? The only thing I changed is the low pass frequency and the slope, as suggested by the SVS matching tool. Check the screenshot

Well when you're blending without tools.....SVS suggested matching volume by ear....they just suggested a specific crossover (which I'd experiment with anyways) as they can't really guess what gain setting you'll need to match things up with your speakers....

I use either an automated setup routine in my avr that takes care of it or use a measurement microphone and software....

 

[qba]

Yes, sometimes it's just a dial on the sub's plate amp.

With an AVR I could use my remote control to change sub level; this used to be preferred as many sub volume/gain controls were hard to be accurate with, not having even detents or clearly marked indicator of level let alone needing to go behind the sub and adjust the dial. Your digital readout should make repeatability easy for changes (you might want to go back to a specific level), tho.

thanks lovinthehd, Microphone and software, that sounds like another $500 I need to add to this thing to set it up correctly? I was watching this video last night but it seems to be for AV systems

 

[Pogre]

thanks lovinthehd, Microphone and software, that sounds like another $500 I need to add to this thing to set it up correctly? I was watching this video last night but it seems to be for AV systems

About $90 for a good calibrated mic and the measuring software is free.

UMIK-1

The UMIK-1 is an omni-directional USB measurement calibrated microphone providing Plug & Play acoustic measurement. From speaker & room acoustic measurement to recording, this microphone provides low noise and accurate results you can rely on.

www.minidsp.com

REW room acoustics and audio device measurement and analysis software

REW is free software for room acoustic measurement, loudspeaker measurement and audio device measurement and analysis

www.roomeqwizard.com

That combined with SVS' Pro app might help you get it dialed in pretty well, but REW isn't exactly plug n play. You'll need to do some homework to learn to use it effectively, but it's really help me a lot. It does take some work tho, so it comes down to much you're willing to commit to the process.

Blending a sub by ear without any tools is a little trickier but doable. I'd recommend experimenting with that 60 hz filter. A little bit higher like 80 hz might give you a little more punch, but it might also make things a little muddier since you're not working with a proper crossover.

 

[lovinthehd]

thanks lovinthehd, Microphone and software, that sounds like another $500 I need to add to this thing to set it up correctly? I was watching this video last night but it seems to be for AV systems

Nah, do it by ear until you need the mic. Or just want to dive into the rabbit hole....

 

[Pogre]

Nah, do it by ear until you need the mic. Or just want to dive into the rabbit hole....

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Haven't seen the rabbit hole gif in a while!

It's so true tho.

I agree with HD. Just go by ear first and see how you like it. You might be able to get it sounding right without having to roll up your sleeves and slip down the ol' rabbit hole, lol.

 

[lovinthehd]

Then again a phone spl meter app can get you close perhaps....

 

[qba]

Thanks guys the reason I asked the another $500 question is because I felt my feet moving toward the rabbit hole lol

 

[qba]

About $90 for a good calibrated mic and the measuring software is free.

UMIK-1

The UMIK-1 is an omni-directional USB measurement calibrated microphone providing Plug & Play acoustic measurement. From speaker & room acoustic measurement to recording, this microphone provides low noise and accurate results you can rely on.

www.minidsp.com

REW room acoustics and audio device measurement and analysis software

REW is free software for room acoustic measurement, loudspeaker measurement and audio device measurement and analysis

www.roomeqwizard.com

That combined with SVS' Pro app might help you get it dialed in pretty well, but REW isn't exactly plug n play. You'll need to do some homework to learn to use it effectively, but it's really help me a lot. It does take some work tho, so it comes down to much you're willing to commit to the process.

Blending a sub by ear without any tools is a little trickier but doable. I'd recommend experimenting with that 60 hz filter. A little bit higher like 80 hz might give you a little more punch, but it might also make things a little muddier since you're not working with a proper crossover.

Thanks Pogre, so the mic is for the center stage to be set up properly? and then I could add more volume to the subwoofer if I want or that would screwed up the settings?

 

[lovinthehd]

More to get the sound levels between speakers and sub (at your seat) to be relatively equal. Some do like a little extra on the sub, tho....in the end it's about what puts a smile on your face, i.e. preference rules.

 

[qba]

More to get the sound levels between speakers and sub (at your seat) to be relatively equal. Some do like a little extra on the sub, tho....in the end it's about what puts a smile on your face, i.e. preference rules.

I'm already smiling , maybe I should just let it be and enjoy this clean sound!

 

[lovinthehd]

I'd still experiment a bit with level and the LPF setting....hopefully the location of the sub is cooperative, too.

 

[qba]

I'd still experiment a bit with level and the LPF setting....hopefully the location of the sub is cooperative, too.

It sounds amazing as is, the subwoofer sound is so clean! To be honest I play with the LPF and I changed it from what they recommend but I can't notice anything different lol, so I put it back to the 60hz and 12db

 

[qba]

I added the new legs, it does remove a lot of vibration on the floor

 

[lovinthehd]

I added the new legs, it does remove a lot of vibration on the floor

In what way particularly?

PS particular frequencies of concern were more where I was going....

 

[qba]

In what way particularly?

PS particular frequencies of concern were more where I was going....

I could feel the low frequencies vibrating on the floor and now I can barely feel it, but the bass on the sound is still tight and clean.