How do I dial in my sub?

Johnkenn · 14th June 2009

I have Adam a7's with a Tannoy TS10 sub. The sub has a crossover and so far I've just set it around 80 and used my ears. Didn't know if there was a more accurate method.

unit7 · 14th June 2009

Hi John. I'm just about to do that myself. I've read one description at Real Traps homepage. And there's another one (really really serious...) in the Avocet manual downloadable from Crane songs homepage. Nothing in your Tannoy manual? Could be some item specific things but probably not...

Johnkenn · 14th June 2009

I bought it used, and there really isn't much info on it. Just want to make sure it's representing things accurately.

unit7 · 14th June 2009

BTW, I figured that the CD suggested in the manual could be replaced by a software synth with a sine wave synth bass.

unit7 · 14th June 2009

....and I just found a TS subwoofer range manual at Tannoys homepage. Tannoy - Downloads
Choose studio in the menu. GL!

unit7 · 14th June 2009

He, he, just read the Tannoy manual. Guess that's what you mean with really isn't much info on it

Johnkenn · 14th June 2009

Yeah, like I said, not many tips in the manual. Their suggestion is to set the crossover freq to what my Adams suggest and then adjust accordingly. I figured that much out by myself. I guess I'm wondering if there is any technical way I could make sure I'm setting the crossover up correctly - or will I just have to do it by trial and error?

dubrichie · 14th June 2009

Subwoofer Setup by Bob Katz.

worked for me.

unit7 · 14th June 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubrichie

Subwoofer Setup by Bob Katz.

worked for me.

That's the one that's in the Avocet manual

Ethan Winer · 14th June 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnkenn

so far I've just set it around 80 and used my ears. Didn't know if there was a more accurate method.

Yes, 80 Hz is the preferred crossover frequency. But adjusting a subwoofer's volume by ear is not very accurate for many reasons - one big reason is music excites only those frequencies present in the key of the current song.

The most reliable way is to measure the LF response at the listening position using room measuring software as you adjust the level:

ETF, Windows, $150
FuzzMeasure, Mac, $150
Room EQ Wizard, Windows and Linux, Freeware
This article explains how I use ETF, but the principles apply to all such programs.

--Ethan

Johnkenn · 15th June 2009

thanks Ethan. That's what I was looking for.

ceejay · 20th September 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubrichie

Subwoofer Setup by Bob Katz.
worked for me.

Thanks for that link. Worked for me just perfect!

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Johnkenn Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Nashville Posts: 4,163 Thread Starter 2 Reviews written	How do I dial in my sub? I have Adam a7's with a Tannoy TS10 sub. The sub has a crossover and so far I've just set it around 80 and used my ears. Didn't know if there was a more accurate method. __________________ "Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated..." *All opinions expressed herein are subject to change at listener's whim and/or ability to pay... http://www.reverbnation.com/c./a4/21...34/Artist/link

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unit7 Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2008 Location: SoFo,Stockholm,Sweden Posts: 696	Hi John. I'm just about to do that myself. I've read one description at Real Traps homepage. And there's another one (really really serious...) in the Avocet manual downloadable from Crane songs homepage. Nothing in your Tannoy manual? Could be some item specific things but probably not... __________________

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unit7 Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2008 Location: SoFo,Stockholm,Sweden Posts: 696	Avocet manual BTW, I figured that the CD suggested in the manual could be replaced by a software synth with a sine wave synth bass.

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dubrichie Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 2,375	Subwoofer Setup by Bob Katz. worked for me.

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Johnkenn Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Nashville Posts: 4,163 Thread Starter 2 Reviews written	thanks Ethan. That's what I was looking for.