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Subwoofer 101 Needed...

I have just picked up a used custom made 15" subwoofer to supplement my existing speakers. It came with an extensive array of variable control parameters. (Please see included photos.)

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Being a Newby to the world of subwoofers, I would like to ask for a bit of guidance in their use. What would I expect to hear/measure (using REW) using them? (For example: varying Q?)

I am not interested in thunderous AV, but rather an unobtrusive refined extension to the bottom end for listening to classical, jazz, world and occasional pop music.

I look forward to your thoughts and appreciate any assistance. Thank you!

tsampa

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soix
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Maybe I’m just old school, but I’d start with using the proven “crawl method” first to find the places where the sub will naturally sound best in your room.
https://www.audioholics.com/home-theater-connection/crawling-for-bass-subwoofer-placement
 

Then I’d use these simple but effective instructions to set volume, crossover, and phase.

https://lifehacker.com/how-to-properly-set-your-subwoofers-volume-without-sh-1506136549

I’d start with these basic fundamentals and then measure your heart out after that.  Hope this helps, and best of luck. 

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