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Sigberg Audio subwoofer integration

Our subwoofers have been optimized to match the gain of your SBS speakers. However, every preamp has different output levels, and every room amplifies the bass from your subwoofer differently, so adjustments may be needed to accommodate the room and/or personal preferences.
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Select preset 2 on the subwoofer

Set your Sigberg Audio subwoofer(s) to preset 2.
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Set the gain to the default position

Set gain on the subwoofer(s) in the default position (straight up).
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Listen and adjust

Listen to some of your favorite music. Adjust up or down as necessary until the sound is full, but balanced. The subwoofer should sound like a natural extension of your speakers. If you can clearly hear the subwoofer, try turning the level down slightly.

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Using an external crossover (AVR, processor or similar)

The SBS is designed to integrate perfectly with any Sigberg Audio subwoofers (set your Sigberg Audio subwoofer(s) to preset 2). In this case, you need to disable the internal lowpass/highpass feature of your AVR or amplifier. Set your speakers to Large in the AVR setup, and set the subwoofer to LFE+Main. Please refer to your AVR manual for details on how to do this. If you want to use an external crossover to test alternative crossover points, set your Sigberg Audio subwoofers to preset 1. A minimum crossover setting of 100 Hz is recommended. If you have Sigberg Audio subwoofer(s) or other high quality subwoofers placed at the front wall, up to 160 Hz may work well.

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Integrating SBS with a subwoofer of a different brand

Set the crossover of your subwoofer to 100 Hz, and adjust the subwoofer gain until the sound is full. If you can clearly hear the subwoofer dominating, dial back the subwoofer volume until the sound is balanced. If you have trouble getting a good integration, try adjusting the crossover up or down slightly (anywhere between 80-120 Hz may be appropriate, depending on your subwoofer and your room).

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Troubleshooting

If you are unable to match up the gain between the speakers and the subwoofers, it is possible to adjust the gain level of the speakers by connecting with the included USB cable and a laptop (Windows only). See the section about gain in Adjusting defaults. If you are still having trouble, do not hesitate to contact us at support@sigbergaudio.no.