Dynaudio Sub 6 Owner's Manual

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Conguration and Use
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Conguration and Use
Setting Input Sensitivity
The wide variety of possible source equipment types that can be connected to an
active subwoofer means that it is important to set the input sensitivity appropriately.
Doing so will help ensure that the subwoofer’s volume adjustment range is adequate
and that its input and DSP electronics are driven properly.
If the source equipment has a published specication for output level, begin by
setting the Sub6 input sensitivity to match the specication as shown in this table:
Source Output Level Sub6 Setting
<1.0V +6dB
<2.0V 0dB
<4.0V -6dB
<10V -14dB
The -14dB sensitivity setting should generally be used when the Sub6 is used for
the LFE channel in a home theatre system.
If the source equipment has no published output level specication, begin by setting
the Input Sensitivity to -6dB. If then when in use the Sub6 volume setting is required
to be towards either its maximum or minimum values, adjust the Input Sensitivity
appropriately such that the volume setting is towards the middle of its range.
With the Sub6 subwoofer positioned
in the listening room and connected to
signal cables and mains power it can be
switched on via the mains switch above
the mains input socket on the rear panel.
The Sub6 must be congured
appropriately for the audio system and
main speakers with which it is to be
used. This is achieved via the rotary
controller, display and menu based
interface on the rear panel. Turn the
rotary controller to select conguration
parameters and press the control to
select options and save any changes.
General Tips
Check it out
Try different subwoofer positions and
settings, before you nally choose a
setup.
Note down settings
When looking for the best subwoofer
position in the room, note down the
ideal setting you found for a position.
When moving the subwoofer between
two positions you will be able to set the
subwoofer to the same conguration as
found before.
Vary the listening music
When experimenting to nd the
optimal settings, use a couple of music
tracks with repetitive bass across a
large spectrum. The tracks should be
sufciently different from each other and
each should cover a wide bass-range.
Musical instruments, such as a double-
bass, bass guitar, church organ, etc.
covering a wide spectrum in the bass
region and above, are very suitable as
these depend on accurately balanced
subwoofers and main speakers.
Verify changes
Although in general it is best to make
adjustments in the sequence outlined
below, note that changing one setting
may inuence another. For example,
nding the right setting for phase may
result in having to decrease gain, even if
this was set correctly before.
It is recommended that you double-
check the previous settings before
moving on to the next one. Obtaining
the best integration of the subwoofers
generally involves a considerable amount
of repeated ne-tuning.
Note
If multiple subwoofers are
employed they should be
congured identically.
Subwoofer Control
Rotary controller:
Rotate to select.
Press to conrm.
Sub6 Conguration Menus 1
The Sub6 conguration menu
parameters and their options are
described in the following paragraphs:
• Input sensitivity: Adjusts the input
sensitivity to match the output level
of your pre-amplier or audio-visual
processor.
• Volume: Set to match the volume of
your main speakers so that bass at
your main listening position is neither
too prominent or too quiet. Setting
the subwoofer volume is important in
terms of both overall system balance
and the demands of different types
of programme material.

Dynaudio Sub 6 Specifications

General

Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer
Number of subwoofers	2
Subwoofer peak power	500 W
Subwoofer driver diameter	240 mm
Subwoofer frequency range	16 - 230 Hz
On/off switch	Yes
Product color	Black
Speaker enclosure	Closed
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
Power source type	AC
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W

Weight and Dimensions

Subwoofer depth	268 mm
Subwoofer width	447 mm
Subwoofer height	300 mm
Subwoofer weight	21500 g