Samson SARSX110 User Manual

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Before you start plugging in cables, you should take a minute to decide how you want to inter-
face your new RSX118S subwoofer. Most system set-ups fall into one of two categories: Monoor 
Stereo sub operation. 

In most cases, a common (mono) sub bass setup 
is preferable. Low frequencies produced by a sub-
woofer tend to be non-directional. Since low fre-
quency waves take so much space to develop, it 
is difficult for the ear to tell if sub bass is coming 
from the left or right side (unless you are in a very 
large room). Because of this phenomenon, just 
about all sub bass material is mixed in mono. 

In larger rooms, as well as in theaters and theme 
park installations (for low frequency special audio 
effects), two or more RSX118S subwoofers can 
be used in stereo. For additional low-end, you 
can daisy chain a pair of RSX118S subwoofers to 
each side of your speaker system using the paral-
lel outputs. 

The placement of the subwoofer can affect the overall performance of your system since room 
acoustics may create standing waves, an acoustical phenomenon that causes certain bass 
frequencies to sound louder. Here are a few points you should consider when setting up your 
system, which can help you achieve optimal performance in your space.
The ideal placement of the subwoofer is as close to the main front of house speakers as possi-
ble, in order to blend the satellites and subwoofer. Mounting the satellite speakers on top of the 
subwoofer allows you to align the drivers. The closer the subwoofer is to a wall, the louder the 
bass frequencies will sound, and you can adjust the mix between the subwoofer and satellite 
speakers by moving the subwoofer closer to and further from a wall. 
Avoid placing the subwoofer in a corner. This can make the subwoofer appear to be louder, but 
only for a limited frequency band, and will make the mix sound "boomy" and not well defined. 
The best way to increase the overall level of bass is to add a second subwoofer.