just recieved my svs pb12/ultra whats the best way to set up the eq settings

[MICHAEL STRO]

what is the best way to set up the sub eq settings

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

Is this the one with the built-in parametric EQ filter?

Plot your response with a test disc and 1/6-octave test tones. This will allow you to identify a “hot spot.” If you do have one, just reduce it with the filter and you’re good to go.

You may find you have more than one problem area – if so you might want to look into getting an outboard parametric EQ like the BFD.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

[Spearmint]

If you require some test tones, or decide to get a BFD as Wayne has mentioned the snapbug site is a wealth of information.

http://www.snapbug.ws/bfd.htm

Also as Wayne mentioned, until you measure your in room response, you will not know what is required.

Good luck and congratulations on your new sub.

[Chris D]

I'll second what the guys above already said. I have dual SVS PC-Ultras, and for now the eq's on them are off. I've got a BFD that hasn't been calibrated yet, but I'll be using it to control the subs, especially since I have two, to fight any cancellation that may go on.

Just remember one principle- with eq's, you can LOWER a frequency where you're getting a volume INCREASE, but the reverse is NOT true. You can't raise a frequency volume dip.

Measure the room response! (best by measuring the volume output of every 10Hz freqency range at your primary listening location using a SPL meter)