What Does “Number of Subs” in the Menu on the Subwoofer Mean?
Article summary
- “Number of subs” setting adjusts output sensitivity for multiple subwoofers.
- Enables 1, 2, or 4 subwoofers at reference level when “Reference level On” is selected.
- Helps achieve consistent output measurements across different subwoofer setups.
- Avoid Audyssey errors by ensuring sub output doesn’t exceed its scale.
- Enhance your audio-visual setup with the 1723 Subwoofer 2V, designed for powerful and refined bass performance.
What does “Number of subs” in the menu on the subwoofer mean?
This setting is only enabled if you have chosen Reference level On, in the level menu. This setting will enable 1, 2, or 4 subwoofers to have reference level in room, for ease of adjustment from an AVR or similar source. It will decrease the output sensitivity of each subwoofer to come as close as possible for the sum of all subwoofers to reference level for a single subwoofer used alone
So, basically, it is only there to help you get the measurements done without having Audyssey complaining about exceeding the scale!
Frequently asked questions
What does "Number of subs" mean in the subwoofer menu?
"Number of subs" refers to the setting that allows you to choose how many subwoofers (1, 2, or 4) are being used at reference level in your setup, helping with output sensitivity adjustments.
When is the "Number of subs" setting enabled?
This setting is enabled only when you select "Reference level On" in the level menu of the subwoofer.
Why would I need to adjust the "Number of subs" setting?
Adjusting this setting helps balance the output sensitivity of multiple subwoofers to achieve a consistent reference level without triggering issues during measurements.
How does the "Number of subs" setting affect sound performance?
This setting decreases the output sensitivity of each subwoofer, ensuring that the combined output is closer to reference level for an accurate listening experience.
Can I set the "Number of subs" to more than one if I only have one subwoofer?
It's recommended to set it to 1 if you only have one subwoofer, as choosing more could conflict with achieving an accurate reference level measurement.
What happens if I exceed the recommended "Number of subs"?
Exceeding the recommended number may cause Audyssey or similar systems to complain about measurements exceeding the scale, complicating setup and calibration.
Does this setting affect all subwoofers equally?
Yes, it aims to balance the output sensitivity of all selected subwoofers to ensure their combined output aligns with reference level standards.
Do I need technical experience to adjust the "Number of subs" setting?
No, the adjustment is straightforward and designed to assist users in achieving optimized sound without deep technical knowledge.
