I have a klipsch 10' synergy subwoofer what is the best settings for the gain setting and lowpass on the sub.

Question

im running klipch quintex3 home theater speakers

Answer 1

this depends on what your using as a source and how you like your bass to sound. the lower gain will give you a lower level of sound. setting the lowpass you are going to have to try a couple of different levels and listen for yourself. its a matter of how you want it to sound.

Answer 2

There's no easy answer- too many variables- but here's a game plan requiring no test gear but a friendly set of ears.

I'm thinking you probably have Klipsch Quintet 3's. They have small drivers (3.5") and they won't have much low end output, so a subwoofer is absolutely necessary. Start with roughing in the volume level. Use a recording of white noise or a recording of rain, surf, or something else that sounds similar as a reference. Start low, raise the level until the sub "stands out" from the rest of the system, then back it down until it just fades into the background. Use a friend at the listening position, because you can't really tell from right on top of the sub. You're going to be doing this again, because the volume will change when you adjust the crossover. Here's how: Start at about 80Hz and work up in frequency slowly.  Use different recordings as references, keeping in mind that how it was mixed at the recording studio will make a difference. Play what you know, and what you like. Go for the best balance from piece to piece. Trust your friend(s). Now adjust the volume with white noise one last time and call it done. Resist the temptation to pick at it all night- you'll likely need to do it all again in six months anyway because the speaker cone and the speaker suspension will soften up with use and reproduce high frequencies a little "hotter" than a new one. Speakers have a break-in curve too. Keep in mind that while this is a bit of work- it's worth it. Enjoy the results.

Answer 3

i suppose you mean quintet 3, i would set the low pass on your sub to 120Hz and the gain i would say half to near 3/4.

the best source is your ears tune it to how it sounds best to you.

Answer 4

Crank the lowpass to it's largest value.

Your AV receiver takes care of sending low-frequency sounds to the sub and higher frequency sounds to the other speakers. You DONT want the sub to do any of this work.

Get a Radio Shack SPL meter and a copy of Avia or Digital Video Essentials. They have test tones and a tutorial on how to set the volume of the sub and the 5 speakers to get them to produce matching volume.

And no - you cannot do this with your ears.