Audioengine S8 Owner's Manual

S8 setup guide

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Option D

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configuration, set the subwoofer volume to about 50% and turn 
on the power switch.
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in-depth descriptions of the following settings.
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volume matches the overall volume of your speakers.  As men-
tioned in the previous “Controls” section, adjust the volume for 
the strongest bass without being “boomy”.
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blend with your main speakers.
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listening position. As mentioned previously it is not uncommon 

for the subwoofer to sound similar at every setting, depending 
on your room and location of the subwoofer.   There are no right 
or wrong settings but with these simple steps you should be up 
and running within a few minutes.  Steps 2, 3 and 4 may require 
repeating in order to fine-tune to your taste.

If there is no sound from the subwoofer, please try the following:

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ends and make sure that the power outlet the subwoofer is con-
nected to is working.
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the input and outputs are not accidentally swapped.
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er are properly connected.   Sometimes the 1/8” audio cables feel 
as if they are inserted all the way, but are not.
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mum volume.
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minimum or powered off.
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bass management
menu.