PV1 settings help

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Hi

I have recently purchased a B&W pv1 sub second hand. I am setting it up and would appreciate help. I do not seem to hear much unless the receiver is set to +8db - it sets it to -7db after using auto setup mic. My setup is as follows:

Mission M70 Fronts

Mission M7c2 Centre

Onkyo 605

What frequency should I set the pv1 and amp to? Currently set to 100.

Thanks
Shaf.

 

[Big Chris]

Mine is set to 80hz. 0db. Auto set-up also set mine to -7db, but the Onkyo manual stated that this may happen, so that's when I stuck it at 0db....Haven't looked back since.

Check the phase selector, also what is the volume level set at? (I thought the volume level was by-passed when using the co-ax input, but others have said it isn't. Not sure which is correct, my volume is set a 1 o'clock)

 

[Anonymous]

I've changed the settings

Phase => +

Frequency => 80hz

EQ => 1

Volume => 1 o'clock

Receiver sub level => 8db

Any lower than 8db level settings and I am not hearing much bass. I tried a music track which sounded ok.

Do I have a faulty sub?

 

[Big Chris]

It's possible, but if it operates and sounds good then it's unlikely.

The sub shouldn't be 'over playing'. During passages of dialogue, it probably won't be doing much if anything at all. The placement in your room and size of room will also have a say in how much bass it produces.

Personally, if you're happy with it when it's set to +8db, then leave it at +8db. (That's why these receivers have this level of adjustment after all)

 

[Anonymous]

Good advice mate thanks.

I have another cable that came with the sub and I will try that this evening to make sure that is not the problem.

The PV1 is good and has a tight bass although it seems that my previous sub filled the room more. It's early days yet - only had it a couple of days. I'll try and put it through its paces over the weekend. Music sounded great though.

 

[Anonymous]

Chris,

How high do you typically set the volume on the receiver when watching a movie?

I usually have mine between 45-50. Is this quite low?