Question about older sub (AX500A)

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Question about older sub (AX500A) #476 11/22/01 03:13 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 345 London, ON F fhw OP devotee
OP fhw devotee F Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 345 London, ON	Hello. When I first put together an entry-level home theater, I received the Axiom AX500A as a gift for a sub. Though I have steadily upgraded my speakers, I have a question about how to get the most out of my subwoofer. My system is a Technics 80W/channel receiver, JVC DVD player with built-in DTS+5.1 decoders, Axiom M3's as the mains, an entry-level JBL center channel, Cerwin-Vega LS5's for surrounds, and the AX500A as sub. The predominant use is for home theater. I currently have the sub running at half-volume, 0 degrees in phase, with the crossover around 80-90, 9 inches from the wall (it can't face a corner due to room layout). The bass sounds great, but I know it's well below the potential of the sub, which I realize is a "man among boys" with my current setup. Any advice on how I should set things up to get a better sound without risking damage? Thanks, Frank Warsh