AudioEngine S8

S8 setup guide
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Option D
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Final Adjustments
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conguration, set the subwoofer volume to about 50% and turn
on the power switch.
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in-depth descriptions of the following settings.
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volume matches the overall volume of your speakers. As men-
tioned in the previous “Controls” section, adjust the volume for
the strongest bass without being “boomy”.
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blend with your main speakers.
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listening position. As mentioned previously it is not uncommon
for the subwoofer to sound similar at every setting, depending
on your room and location of the subwoofer. There are no right
or wrong settings but with these simple steps you should be up
and running within a few minutes. Steps 2, 3 and 4 may require
repeating in order to ne-tune to your taste.
Basic Troubleshooting
No sound from the subwoofer
If there is no sound from the subwoofer, please try the following:
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ends and make sure that the power outlet the subwoofer is con-
nected to is working.
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the input and outputs are not accidentally swapped.
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er are properly connected. Sometimes the 1/8” audio cables feel
as if they are inserted all the way, but are not.
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mum volume.
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bass management
menu.