[Thunderheader]

Hello,

I have just received a PB12-NSD to complete my setup. I have been trying to configure it and I have it at 75db as well as the rest of my speakers. In my opinion I think it should be harder hitting than it is, am I doing something wrong? The gain on the back of the subwoofer is set at the 9 oclock position wich I have been reading is recommended and the LFE channel is set to -5db in the receivers on screen menu. This registers 75db on my RS SPL Meter. My receiver is a Pioneer 1018 and the space I have the subwoofer in is 110 sq ft, quite small. I am looking for some insight to help me improve the output of this subwoofer, and again I think this thing should be hitting hard. Thank you much if you have any advice. I really don't know how far this subwoofer can be pushed, any advice is appreciated.

 

[Thunderheader]

Thanks for the advice guys...still tweaking tirelessly!

 

[Thunderheader]

Hey Doug,

For my fronts I have Polk TSi500, centre Polk CS20, L/R surrounds Polk Monitor 50, L/R back surround some older JBL J2080. I used to have a JBL ES150P sub-woofer wich was junk compared to this thing. The speakers are all set to small with a x-over of 80hz. I have been using the RS SPL meter with the Rives test disc. At this point I started over going through the test disc and I think I am on the right track now. It is sounding pretty good! I did in fact have to raise the level on the sub-woofer a bit to about 11 o'clock wich has made a positive difference. 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? Thanks for your help Doug!

 

[Thunderheader]

Hey David,

Yes all of my speakers are set to 85db as recommended with Rives.
I forgot to consider the break-in period until now, and as far as my ears adjusting to the sound you are probably right. This bass is different from the the run of the mill boomy bass I previously had, there is more quality. With this sub I am now hearing bass I didn't hear before...I like it. Thanks David!