[DougMac]

Thuderheader,

Welcome to the Shack! I have a PB-12 NSD. What, if any subwoofer did you have before? There have been those who were used to one note subwoofers who find a difference in how this and other more accurate subwoofers sound. That may play a part in your experience. What other speakers are you using? Are they set to large or small? If your receiver sends pink noise and you're using that method to set levels, you won't detect a large dip caused by wave interference with your mains or from your particular room. You may actually need to set your sub higher. If possible, use the REW on this site to do a more accurate test of your environment.

Doug

 

[DougMac]

Hey Doug,

From what I understand when using the REW you are trying to flatten out the response correct? When using the REW would I run a cable from the SPL meter to the soundcard on my PC?

REW will show you any peaks or dips. You can then use a variety of methods to try to correct. I believe conventional wisdom is you work from easiest and least expensive up, starting with moving the sub, then using room treatments if possible then using some sort of EQ, either a built in system if your receiver has it (Audyssey) or an external hardware solution (Behringer Feedback Destroyer).
Yes, you wire the SPL to your PC soundcard. The REW section of this forum is full of great information.

It sounds like you're well on your way to correcting the problem. I was thinking since you have a soundcard and the REW software is inexpensive, you could get a better idea of what you're dealing with.

Doug