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Setting up my subwoofer
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I have an axiom sub, I'm not sure what the model number is as I don't see it anywhere.
I'm trying to set it up properly and I noticed on the back there is a switch that can be set to audio or video. I think it's safe to assume that audio would be better for listening to music and video would be better for watching movies. I was just curious if anyone knows what is actually different between the two settings?

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That must be an ancient sub. The new subs don't have a setting like that.

I don't know but if I had to guess, the audio setting engages a rumble (subsonic) filter. This filter stops low frequency noise that is transmitted via a record player from playing through the sub. This type of noise arises from vibrations due to trucks, bombs, zombies stomping around, etc.

The movie setting by-passes the filter because movies have those low frequency effects built in.

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If I had to guess it's at least 10-15 years old.
I've owned it for about 10 years, my brother owned it for a while before that and he bought it from a co-worker who I don't know how long he owned it.
To date it's never disappointed me so I have no reason to upgrade just yet

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I suppose there's no point informing you the latest subs may offer a more rewarding experience. smile


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Seriously, night and day difference! I am loving my upgrade to the new EP600, best purchase ever! The old 350 was great, but man I love this 600!

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Yeah, I think I'm going to upgrade my twin walnut 500s to twin aged walnut 600s.


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Mojo, the white piano finish with aluminum woofers looks kinda futuristic... it's BAD ASS (yeah i've been watching Cobra Kai on netflix, lol) I guess I need to add pics at some point.


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Thanks for the responses.
I believe you that new subs are better but I would never hear the end if it from my wife if I bought a new sub.
The sub is more than adequate for my needs. When I watch tv it's typically after the kids are in bed so I can't turn the sub volume up as much as I would like anyways.
I have a couple of "newer" subs in my basement setup but for the last three + years I had the volume turned right down. This weekend I tried using them but have been having issues getting them to work so I can't even say if they are any better than my old axiom sub

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Originally Posted by Rebulx
Mojo, the white piano finish with aluminum woofers looks kinda futuristic... it's BAD ASS (yeah i've been watching Cobra Kai on netflix, lol) I guess I need to add pics at some point.

Yeah, if I lived in Florida, by the water, my entire system would be piano gloss white just like my luxury super yacht parked out front. smile


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Jumbo #438239 09/22/20 01:23 AM
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Ya know Mojo ... If you traded in that yacht for a Lear ... you could visit Ian and co when ever the urge strikes ...
Just sayin smile

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