Subwoofer volume control

[Saint]

<font color='#000000'>I find it difficult to position my subwoofer volume control properly. What &quot;reference&quot; volume should I get it at?

i.e. If I have my volume at -35, then the sub sounds good at 12:00 position of the volume. If I got to -25 or -20 all of sudden I get &quot;thumping&quot; with the sub.

Understand?

How do I get the sub to meld with the music at all volume levels?</font>

 

[av_phile]

<font color='#000000'>Based on experience, an SPL (Sound PRessure Level()meter would help a lot. &nbsp;I am not aware of any fast rule on subwoofer volume position relative to the mains as these speaker and their amp charaterisitcs differ so widely. &nbsp;If your ears are accusotmed to hearing how the bass should sound relative to other instruments, then those ears are all you need to match them. &nbsp;Otherwise an SPL meter can be very helpful.</font>