Owner's Manual

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Adjusting Level and Frequency
The centered positions of the level and frequency knobs represent the ideal
starting point when the subwoofer is used with the Model-One Music System. It
should provide an ideal match when the subwoofer is used as the lower section
of the stand.
If the subwoofer is placed separately from the stand, or if using a source other
than the Model-One Music System, you may may need to adjust the settings
away from the default.
Adjust the subwoofer level as desired to balance the bass level with the rest of
the system from your listening position. Please note that excessive bass boost
might result in excessive distortion, and in extreme instances may induce feed-
back despite Isogroove technology. Increasing volume level beyond the detent
(centered) position should be done in moderation. For the most musically satis-
fying performance, the volume should be set to a level that the subwoofer does
not sound like it is a separate speaker. It should blend smoothly with the primary
sound and not draw particular attention to itself.
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feel the need for more mid-bass to add weight to male voices and electric bass,
turn the frequency knob a few degrees clockwise. This will increase the upper
bass reinforcement from the subwoofer. Alternately, if you would like to reduce
the upper bass, without affecting the very low bass, turn the frequency knob
counterclockwise. We strongly believe that this adjustment is best done by ear in
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If your source component is a home theater receiver with a subwoofer output, set
the Model-One Subwoofer frequency control fully clockwise, and use the cross-
over settings on your receiver or processor to set the frequency.
Many people initially adjust their subwoofer unrealistically loud, and end up
turnor processor ing the level down as time passes. We recommend starting
from the centered position on both controls, give yourself some time to get used
to the sound with these settings, then adjust them gradually over time until you
achieve the balance that suits your preference.