Step-by-Step Installation of a Powered Sub

Installing a powered sub to your home theater system

A powered subwoofer is a speaker powered by its own amplifier dedicated to just the bass. A powered subwoofer installed properly is an excellent addition to any home theater system. It not only adds more low end to your favorite song but it brings the sound from the movies you watch to life. The placement of the sub isn't as crucial as the placement of the rest of the speakers in your system, but to get the most out of your sub, placing it in the corner is ideal.

Things You'll Need

• Subwoofer cable

Instructions

1. Place the subwoofer where you want it in your room.

2. Plug one end of the subwoofer cable into the "subwoofer out" connection on the back of your A/V receiver.

3. Run the other end of the subwoofer cable to the subwoofer's location.

4. Plug the end of the subwoofer cable into the input on the subwoofer. There will be the same kind of connection on the subwoofer as there was on the back of your receiver.

5. Turn the knob marked crossover to 80 Hz.

6. Turn the volume knob to half way of full volume.

7. Turn on your receiver and play either a movie or some music to test the level of the subwoofer.

8. Adjust the volume and the crossover to fine-tune the sub to your liking.

References

• Klipsch: SW-311 Subwoofer Owner's Manual