SVS Subwoofer Matching Tool
Match any brand of speakers with the perfect subwoofer.
Quick Start Guide
Selected Speaker Brand: VanatooSelected Speaker Model: Transparent Zero Active Bookshelf Loudspeaker
| Setup | Adjustment feature | Setting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AV Receiver / Processor: |
Recommended Speaker/Subwoofer Crossover Frequency (Hz) | 80 Hz |
| 2 | Stereo Pre-Amplifier or Receiver: | Recommended Low Pass Filter Frequency Setting (Hz) | 60 Hz |
| Recommended Low Pass Filter Slope (dB/octave) | 24 dB/octave |
Setup Options
Setup #1: Connection to A/V Receiver
In this application, the A/V receiver (AVR) will be performing digital bass management. The AVR will manage and direct the bass in the speaker channels and in the LFE (.1) channel to your SVS subwoofer. Below are the recommended steps to ensure proper set-up and performance from your selected loudspeakers and SVS subwoofer.
- Run auto-set-up in your AVR per the manufacturer's instructions. If your AVR lacks an auto-set-up feature, please follow the manufacturer's instructions for manually setting distance and level for the loudspeakers and subwoofer. This may require the use of an SPL meter.
- For each loudspeaker channel, select a speaker-to-subwoofer crossover frequency from the AVR speaker set-up menu which is about 10-15 Hz higher than the manufacturer's rated bass extension for your brand and model loudspeaker. This will ensure the loudspeaker will not attempt to reproduce bass deeper than its clean/linear limits.
- The recommended AVR speaker-to-subwoofer crossover frequency for your Vanatoo Transparent Zero Active Bookshelf Loudspeaker loudspeakers is: 80 Hz.
Setup #2: 2-Channel Application
In this application, the loudspeakers and subwoofer will be connected to a 2-channel stereo pre-amplifier (not an AVR). Many 2-channel enthusiasts prefer to operate the loudspeakers over their full bandwidth, and only want to use the subwoofer below the natural bass roll-off frequency limits of the loudspeaker. Below are the recommended steps to ensure proper set-up and performance from your loudspeakers and SVS subwoofer:
- Connect a subwoofer cable to the A/V Receiver subwoofer channel output jack, and to the L or R input jack of the subwoofer. Set the subwoofer volume control to mid-point
- Set the subwoofer amplifier's low pass filter frequency to 60 Hz. Set the subwoofer amplifier's low pass filter slope to 24 dB/octave. This is the optimal low pass filter setting for your SVS subwoofer when operating your Vanatoo Transparent Zero Active Bookshelf Loudspeaker loudspeakers full bandwidth.
- Play some familiar music source material, and then adjust the volume of the subwoofer until it blends seamlessly with the loudspeakers.
