Reference & Sunfire Setup

[nevill]

Though it's been fun, I am having a tough time blending my Sunfire True Sub Signature, into my current setup:

Sunfire TGIV

Carver AV505 (2)

Klipsch RF-7, RC-7, 2 pair RS-3II

I continue to try multiple setup configurations, but feel I am far from realizing the full potential of the system.

When I set the RF-7's and RC-7 to large it sounds as if the the sub and speakers are fighting each other creating a muddled low end (both in normal and enhanced sub modes). I have tried reducing the crossover point and adjuting the phase with little success.

When I set the speakers to small (cross over set to 40hz or higher) I feel the system is missing the warmth of the large setup.

I am curious, anyone else use the same components? How are you configured? Any suggestions?

[MrMcGoo]

Try adjusting the phase of the subwoofer. Also try setting the distance of the subwwofer as longer than the actual distance. My sub's distance is set about 2 feet farther away than the actual distance. This is for group delay. When the phase and group delay are right, the bass will be tight.

I set my RF-7s as small. The RSW-15 puts out more than enough bass for me.

The amp on the RF-7s could easily handle the large setting, but most amps cannot drive the RF-7s well when set as large. The RF-7s dip to 3 ohms or less. Bass on the 7s is only tight with a good amp IMO.

Bill

[CAS]

This sounds a lot like a phase issue. Make sure you use two people (yourself and a friend) to adjust the variable phase. Also, use your handy dandy pocket oscilloscope. jk

[ygmn]

Maybe a new location for sub would also help?

[TheEAR]

1. Your sub should be working with your speakers(mains)and not against,PHASE is your key here.First try 0 or 180,try 90.Where do you get proper sub bass reinforcement?

2. Find the optimal position for your sub if it was not done.

There is no way a Sunfire Sig subwoofer does not do a proper job when these two above are taken care of.