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Crossover. If you're getting a powered subwoofer, then it will probably come equipped with an active built-in crossover, but you'll want to check to be sure. An adjustable crossover frequency can be a real bonus for tuning your rig.01-Mar-2016
What do crossovers do for subwoofers?
Setting the Crossover Crossover is the frequency where speakers begin to roll off, and the subwoofer starts outputting bass notes and LFEs. Most of today's systems have an EQ feature that will set up the proper crossover automatically based on the specifications of your speakers.
How do you set up a crossover on a powered subwoofer?
Tips for Setting the Proper Crossover Frequency of a Subwoofer
- If you know your speaker's frequency range, set the crossover point roughly 10 Hz above the lowest frequency your speakers can handle cleanly.
- The most common crossover frequency recommended (and the THX standard) is 80 Hz.
Can you use a powered subwoofer as passive?
That means you can just plug them into the sub, and set up a connection that way. A quick note: the speakers won't be able to make a sound unless the sub is connected to an amp! This is a universal rule for all passive speakers – they can only be powered by an amplifier.
How do you ground a powered subwoofer?
The best way to ground your car stereo components is to run a 10 or 12-gauge wire from the amp, and 12-gauge from all other components, such as head unit and active crossovers, to a central location. Then run a single ground to the best source of ground, the negative terminal on your car's battery.
What should I set subwoofer phase to?
Typically, though, phase is left at 0° for most applications. While seated in your listening sweet spot, play music with bass content that is familiar to you and then have someone switch the 0/180 phase switch on the sub to 180-degrees. This will let you determine if the bass sounds louder in your seating position.
How do you tune a powered subwoofer?
Just follow these simple steps for great bass:
- Remove the distortion.
- Flatten the signal, open the low-pass filter.
- Adjust the subwoofer gain and low-pass filter.
- Adjust the bass boost and subsonic filter.
- Match the subwoofer level to the receiver volume.
How do you connect a subwoofer to a powered speaker?
Using a subwoofer cable (RCA cable), connect the subwoofer to the AV receiver by running the cable from the receiver's subwoofer output to the subwoofer's line input. Klipsch subwoofers can be connected via the LFE channel, the white RCA connection, or in a stereo pair by using both the white and red RCA connections.
Does a powered subwoofer need an amplifier?
A powered subwoofer does not need an external amplifier; it has a built-in amp that supplies it with power. You will most likely connect it to the wall for its power source.