Tannoy Sub Problem

[fitzyboy2000]

Just bought an Onkyo 605 receiver and the Tannoy sfx 5.1 speakers, almost pleased with it apart from the sub, it dosent seem that punchy to me even when u turn the volume right up still not really delivering what i expected...Any Ideas, any settings I need to look at? Thanks

 

[Andrew Everard]

This thread is about a different sub, but will give you some general pointers. The basic rule is 'if you can hear the sub working - ie as a distinct speaker - you've set it too loud'

 

[fitzyboy2000]

Am I doing something wrong dosent really explain in the setup manual how to set it up properly???

 

[Andrew Everard]

Just had a look at the Tannoy subwoofer manual and it's actually pretty good compared to some!

To get the sub set up correctly with your receiver, I'd set it up with the power switch set to 'ON', and the phase, crossover and level controls set to the AV/LFE position. Then run the automatic set-up on the Onkyo, and you're pretty much done.

Once the set-up's done its thing, you can tweak the level up or down a little if you wish, but I wouldnt turn the sub up much more than to the 1 o'clock position on the level dial.

You can now switch the power switch to auto if you wish, so the sub will only power up when it receives signal from the receiver.

 

[fitzyboy2000]

Thanks Andrew, will give it a go....

 

[Anonymous]

Hi there,

Just bought a similar system onkyo 605 and tannoy sfx 5.1 and I am having the same problem as you i.e not enough punch with the subwoofer. Did you manage to solve the problem?

Which richer sounds did you get yours from? I piad much higher for my system.

thanks

wahid

 

[fitzyboy2000]

Got it from Cardiff store....Sorted the sub now, when you go through the setup on the amp, make sure the output for the sub is on..But u need to wack the volume up to get any good bass....