ELAC SUB 2090 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 23

1. VOLUME / MODE
VOLUME: The "Volume" parameter is used to set the volume of the subwoofer. This
setting together with the volume of the other loudspeakers in your HiFi or surround-
sound system should result in a balanced sound. As a general rule, the subwoofer
output should be set so that does not dominate the sound. Excessive bass very quickly
leads to a muddy and vague soundstage.
MODE: Your subwoofer offers 4 different sound presets, which you can select using the
"MODE" buttons. "NORMAL" is the linear basic setting that is suitable for most applica-
tions. "MUSIC" adds a subtle emphasis to the low bass range, while "CINEMA" slightly
boosts the "dramatic" bass frequencies around 90 Hz. The "NIGHT" mode reduces the
maximum volume so that you can still enjoy bass reinforcement when listening at night.
2. SETUP
From the "SETUP" screen, you can access the other parameters via sub-menus.
3. LOWPASS
The upper limit of the frequency range that the subwoofer is to reproduce is set using
the „CUTOFF FREQUENCY" parameter. Audio signals above this cutoff frequency are pro-
gressively rolled off by the subwoofer, so that they are no longer audible. The setting for
this cutoff frequency depends on the respective loudspeaker configuration on the one
hand, but also on its placement and personal listening taste on the other.
The table below is provided as a rough guide for settings.
Loudspeaker configuration
Surround-sound system with LFE channel
HiFi stereo system with small loudspeakers
Satellite/subwoofer system (stereo)
HiFi stereo system with larger bookshelf
loudspeakers, smaller floorstanding loudspeakers
(like most ELAC loudspeakers)
Cutoff frequency on the ELAC Subwoofer
Max
80 Hz – Max
80 Hz – 100 Hz
50 Hz – 70 Hz
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