Feel like I'm missing out on some low end *Solved with XXLS400*

If it's a avr then you disable the subwoofers own xover. You set the speaker xover and lpf.

Do you have fun range main speakers? I doubt you do. Set them to the low frequency handling of your speakers or higher.

If it's a stereo amplifier then enable the subs own xover
 
I will check when I get home, I think I'm on In, I'm also using the Neutrik connector just wired into the L/R outputs on the amp as per what BK diagram shown.
 
Full range is only if you have full range speakers capable going down to 20hz. Typically speakers with 12" subwoofers in each cab.

If you have a avr and set full range and using speaker cable connection and have standmounts this is not the best way connecting things up.

Rels method is wrong.

Follow your avr instructions but also manually changing speaker size.
 
Ok so you are sending full range to speakers and sub so set xover on your sub back to +/- 10hz of your main speakers, enabling the subs xover. It'll take a while to get xover and volume right.
 
hornetstinger said:
If it's a avr then you disable the subwoofers own xover. You set the speaker xover and lpf.

Do you have fun range main speakers? I doubt you do. Set them to the low frequency handling of your speakers or higher.

If it's a stereo amplifier then enable the subs own xover
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The fronts are 685 S2, I've set them to 50Hz in the AVR.

Do I need to change any of the knobs on the back of the sub or just leave them as they are?
 
MG42Maniac said:
The fronts are 685 S2, I've set them to 50Hz in the AVR.

Do I need to change any of the knobs on the back of the sub or just leave them as they are?
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should be much much higher. like 100-120hz. regardless of what the speaker spec sheet says.

you want the best speaker for the job doing low hz stuff. that is the subwoofer not your bookshelf speakers.
 
Psycho Sonny said:
should be much much higher. like 100-120hz. regardless of what the speaker spec sheet says.

you want the best speaker for the job doing low hz stuff. that is the subwoofer not your bookshelf speakers.
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Okay, that makes sense. I will set the 685s to 110Hz, I assume the HTM61 S2 will also need to be set to a similar frequency? What would you suggest setting the sub at? I know you also have the same sub.
 
MG42Maniac said:
Okay, that makes sense. I will set the 685s to 110Hz, I assume the HTM61 S2 will also need to be set to a similar frequency? What would you suggest setting the sub at? I know you also have the same sub.
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i have the hz setting to max on the sub so the AVR can send it the signals and deal with it for the sub.

yes your centre speaker you want dealing with just mid range and high frequencies too.

it's why you have a subwoofer. the subwoofers job is to deal with low frequencies. tweeters for high frequencies and the other bigger speakers on your surrounds deal with mid range.

the more lower frequency stuff you send to your surrounds you are doing 2 things. one is placing more strain on your amp. because the sub has it's own power source built in so it takes strain away from the amp the more of the lower range you send to the sub. the second thing is by sending more low frequency to your surrounds they aren't able to replicate the sound with the same strength as the sub so you miss out on those sounds.

i have my rear speakers set to 120hz iirc same as centre speaker. my fronts are floorstanders so they can handle bass a bit better. so i have them set to 110hz. it's been 2 years since i set it up so i can't remember.
 
I had mine set to In, adjusting the crossover on the sub does have an effect. Might have another go at moving the sub arounds, proper dead bass in middle of the room, almost none, but I think the room is just crap.
 
willhub said:
I had mine set to In, adjusting the crossover on the sub does have an effect. Might have another go at moving the sub arounds, proper dead bass in middle of the room, almost none, but I think the room is just crap.
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Sometimes having 2 smaller subs in a room can be better than 1 big, expensive one; for this reason :-)

It will unfortunately be a case of trial and error :/
 
MrRockliffe said:
Sometimes having 2 smaller subs in a room can be better than 1 big, expensive one; for this reason :)

It will unfortunately be a case of trial and error :/
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Totally logical isn't it, you have two subs in different locations because the other one will fill in the areas where the other one misses, totally logical yet I've never thought of this, just extra loudness came to my mind lol.

I guess as long as where I sit is good, and a bonus nice low bass in the kitchen for when I'm cooking lol.
 
Psycho Sonny said:
i have the hz setting to max on the sub so the AVR can send it the signals and deal with it for the sub.

yes your centre speaker you want dealing with just mid range and high frequencies too.

it's why you have a subwoofer. the subwoofers job is to deal with low frequencies. tweeters for high frequencies and the other bigger speakers on your surrounds deal with mid range.

the more lower frequency stuff you send to your surrounds you are doing 2 things. one is placing more strain on your amp. because the sub has it's own power source built in so it takes strain away from the amp the more of the lower range you send to the sub. the second thing is by sending more low frequency to your surrounds they aren't able to replicate the sound with the same strength as the sub so you miss out on those sounds.

i have my rear speakers set to 120hz iirc same as centre speaker. my fronts are floorstanders so they can handle bass a bit better. so i have them set to 110hz. it's been 2 years since i set it up so i can't remember.
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Thanks for the information. I made the changes and I am definitely getting a much more powerful "thud" from bass. The Netflix intro theme almost made me jump when the thud comes in right at the start lol. I will watch a few movies and then see if I find it too powerful.
 
MG42Maniac said:
Thanks for the information. I made the changes and I am definitely getting a much more powerful "thud" from bass. The Netflix intro theme almost made me jump when the thud comes in right at the start lol. I will watch a few movies and then see if I find it too powerful.
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You may just need to re calibrate your avr using the mic
 
Well that's poo, my neighbor complained saying I don't know what you've done but the last 10 nights I've heard noise. I think my neighbor is a bit unfair to express concern or any peep of noises from another flat especially when it's at reasonable times, I told him what I thought and he wasn't very happy, but I wasn't even pushing the sub.

Nevertheless I turned it down as I can't enjoy it if people are moaning. Need a house I guess.
 
willhub said:
Well that's poo, my neighbor complained saying I don't know what you've done but the last 10 nights I've heard noise. I think my neighbor is a bit unfair to express concern or any peep of noises from another flat especially when it's at reasonable times, I told him what I thought and he wasn't very happy, but I wasn't even pushing the sub.

Nevertheless I turned it down as I can't enjoy it if people are moaning. Need a house I guess.
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To be honest I'm not surprised. If you've got a downward firing sub on loud it will travel. Tbh I was shocked at the thought of one of these subs in a flat.

I assume it was downstairs neighbour? Even an attached /semi house I can imagine it being an issue if it was cranked up. If its making his ceiling vibrate I don't think that's him being unreasonable.

Is it also on wood floor?

Mine can make my whole room shake when its on loud :p
 
I have the front firing version, no one below except a car park. Apparently he could hear the bass through 2 rooms but it wasn't even that loud I dunno if he's just a moaner. It is a wood floor, laminate, ubede floor heating so going to be some space under it. Got the sub in m8 spikes.
 
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