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YOUR NEW SUBWOOFER
Break-In
Although Paradigm Prestige subwoofers sound great “out of the carton,” they will
sound even better once they are “broken in.” Allow them to play for several hours
before you begin any critical listening.
NOTE: If your subwoofer has been transported or stored in the cold, let it warm to
room temperature before use.
Cleaning
Paradigm Prestige subwoofers have a durable premium finish. To clean, use a damp soft
cloth. Do not use a strong or abrasive cleaner. Avoid getting any part of the subwoofer
system wet. Do not place wet objects (drinking glasses, potted plants, etc.) on top of
the subwoofer—if allowed to soak in, even a small amount of water may permanently
damage the subwoofer enclosure.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
The ‘Watts’ (W) rating indicated on the rear panel is the maximum AC power your
subwoofer will draw when producing its maximum power output. However, the actual
wattage draw will vary with the bass content of the program material—more if there is
a lot of deep bass, less when there is not as much bass.
Although generally not required for typical music and movie program material, if the
bass content of your program material is very loud and more continuous in nature,
we recommend connecting subwoofers with higher wattage ratings (i.e. 1500 W) to
dedicated AC circuits.
ROOM ACOUSTICS
You are about to experience the astonishing bass performance of a state-of-the-art
Paradigm®Reference subwoofer. These subwoofers incorporate highly advanced patented
technology and set all new standards for deep bass extension, ultra-low distortion and
sound power output and provide unprecedented bass articulation and slam.
It is important to note that just as the amount of soft furnishings has a decided impact
on mid and high frequencies, those below 150 Hz are dramatically affected by the
room itself—its size, shape, as well as by physical boundaries throughout the room.
Experimenting with subwoofer placement and control adjustments is the best way to
achieve optimal bass performance in any room. Keep in mind the following guidelines
when deciding on best subwoofer placement:
• Concrete floors and walls tend to aggravate low-frequency standing wave problems
and are less preferred.
• Rooms where height, width and length are similar should be avoided as they can
exhibit significant low-frequency standing wave problems. This may result in
reduced clarity. If no other room is possible, experiment with subwoofer placement
to minimize acoustic problems.
