Setting Subwoofer Distance

Setting the subwoofer distance in a home theater or bass-managed speaker system isn’t straightforward. Physical distance alone doesn’t always translate to the correct digital delay for proper time alignment with your LCR speakers. Built-in DSP processing in the subwoofer amplifier can add latency, requiring compensation by adjusting the delay in your AV preamp or receiver. The best approach is to start with the delay calculated by your auto-setup or room correction system—or use the measured physical distance—as a baseline. From there, fine-tune the subwoofer’s delay and phase to achieve tight integration with your LCRs at the main listening position. 🛒 Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3: https://audioadvice.io/45z58nk 🛒 Marantz Link 10n: https://audioadvice.io/3ZDE1DU 🛒 Marantz Model 10: https://audioadvice.io/3G5QXvu 🛒 Marantz SACD 10: https://audioadvice.io/4kQXh9u ► Shop Dreamedia AV: https://dreamediaav.com/?ref=3 👉 Book your FREE custom home theater design service NOW: https://bit.ly/HTDesign 🛒 MartinLogan Abyss 8: https://audioadvice.io/3XBx5pG 🛒 Kanto TUK: https://audioadvice.io/4ibs4wn 🛒 Kanto 6" stands: https://audioadvice.io/4lcZU64 Shop Audio Advice: https://audioadvice.io/3NQEIDf Recommended Subwoofers: Perlisten D15s: https://bit.ly/PerlistenD15s Perlisten R212s: https://bit.ly/PerlistenR212s Perlisten R210s: https://bit.ly/PerlistenR210s Arendal 1961 1S or 1V: https://bit.ly/Arendal1961sub Arendal 1723 1S Sub: https://bit.ly/Arendal17231Ssub Recommended AV Separates Trinnov Altitude 32: https://bit.ly/TrinnovAltitude32 Trinnov Altitude 16: https://bit.ly/TrinnovAltitude16 Trinnov Amplitude 16: https://bit.ly/TrinnovAmplitude16 Trinnov Amplitude 8: https://bit.ly/TrinnovAmplitude8 Anthem AVM 70: https://audioadvice.io/40yMpFM Anthem AVM 90: https://audioadvice.io/3YySzDr Anthem MCA 323 Gen 2: https://audioadvice.io/3UQJBA2 Anthem MCA 525 Gen 2: https://audioadvice.io/4exQI7B Recommended AV Receivers: Onkyo TX-RZ70: https://audioadvice.io/4fbRoRs Denon AVR-X3800H 9.2CH AV Receiver: https://audioadvice.io/3AxgmeH Anthem MRX1140: https://audioadvice.io/3YzxZTl Anthem AVM 90 15.4CH Processor: https://audioadvice.io/3YySzDr Monolith M8250x 8CH Amp: https://bit.ly/8CHamp Yamaha R-N2000A: https://tidd.ly/41jHOHN Yamaha R-N1000A: https://tidd.ly/3ZnkEhf Yamaha R-N800A: https://tidd.ly/3OF64N5 Yamaha R-N600A: https://tidd.ly/49rUWwD Recommended Speakers: This is a fun challenge to see how many times you can bench your body weight. Give us your results below and keep lifting! SVS Ultra Evolution Pinnacle Tower: https://bit.ly/SVSUltraEvolutionPinnacle SVS Prime 5.1 Speaker / Sub System: https://audioadvice.io/3JZJOt5 SVS Prime Elevation Surround: https://audioadvice.io/35aZCdR Polk R700 Tower Speakers: https://audioadvice.io/3C0TK2B Monolith Encore T6: https://bit.ly/EncoreT6 Klipsch RP-8000F II Tower Speakers: https://audioadvice.io/3445l4A Arendal 1723S Tower Speakers: https://bit.ly/Arendal1723s Arendal Sound 1528 Tower 8: https://bit.ly/ArendalTower1528 Arendal Sound 1528 Center+ 8: https://arendalsound.com/product/1528-center-plus-8/?refer=gds Arendal Sound 1528 Monitor 8: https://arendalsound.com/product/1528-monitor-8/?refer=gds Perlisten S7t Limited Edition: https://bit.ly/PerlistenS7tLE Perlisten S7t: https://bit.ly/PerlistenS7towers Perlisten R7t: https://bit.ly/PerlistenR7t Perlisten R5t: https://bit.ly/PerlistenR5t Perlisten S3ic: https://bit.ly/PerlistenS3ic Perlisten R3ic: https://bit.ly/PerlistenR3ic Audioholics Recommended Cables: 250ft CL2 12AWG Speaker Cable: https://amzn.to/2vwS9QH 50ft 10AWG Speaker Cable: https://amzn.to/3DeMTT5 Locking Banana Plugs: https://amzn.to/2ZQt15x 9ft 4K HDR HDMI Cables: https://amzn.to/2WiIXeD Klipsch RP-8000F II: https://amzn.to/3M2Mt8n THX Short Reach 48Gbps HDMI Cables: https://bit.ly/THXHDMI-short THX Long Reach 48Gbps HDMI Cables: https://bit.ly/THXHDMI-long Disclosure: Audioholics earns commissions from qualifying purchases with the Affiliate Links used in the description of this video. We appreciate your support. Follow us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/audioholics FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/Audioholics TWITTER https://twitter.com/AudioholicsLive #hometheater #music #bass