elipson Horus 8S Active Subwoofer User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- elipson
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elipson Horus 8S Active Subwoofer
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing the Elipson active subwoofer Horus 8S. Take time to
read this additional manual carefully before installing your device. It
contains all the operating instructions that should be followed to optimize
the performances of your active subwoofer. We highly recommend you to retain
its packaging and user’s manual for future use.
DESCRIPTION
The Elipson subwoofer Horus 8S is an active subwoofer. It can be connected to your Home Theatre amplifier -processor: in this case you must connect the LFE / (Subwoofer – PRE-OUT) output of your device to the LFE input of our subwoofer.
For a Hi-Fi use in 2.1 for example, you must connect the PRE-OUT output of your integrated amplifier or preamplifier to the Line IN inputs, respecting the left (L) and right (R) channels.
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A: VOLUME LEVEL CONTROL
Increase or decrease the volume of your subwoofer.- If you are using the LFE input of your subwoofer: Set the “LEVEL” knob to mid-range and then adjust the volume using your Home Theatre amplifier’s settings to your convenience. If necessary, adjust the volume of the subwoofer to balance the sound level set by your Home Theatre processor.
- If you are using the Left & Right inputs of your subwoofer: Set the
«LEVEL» knob to mid-range and adjust the bass level to achieve the best sound harmony with your system.
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B: CROSSOVER CONTROL
Adjust frequency of low pass crossover for good matching with your main speakers.- If you use the LFE input of your subwoofer with a Home Theatre amplifier, the cutoff frequency is set directly on its processor. In this case, set the maximum cutoff frequency on your subwoofer to 200Hz.
- In a stereo configuration and a more « Hi-Fi « listening experience, use lowest frequency as possible (≤ 80Hz).
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C: PHASE INVERT
Changes the phase of the subwoofer so for a perfect match with the main speakers in the system. -
D: AUTO-ON SENSITIVITY SWITCH
“On” mode: Corresponds to a forced switch-on.
“Auto” mode : When not in use the subwoofer goes to standby mode to save power. The Auto ON Switch dictates the sensitivity level at which the unit will turn ON automatically (trigger mode). -
E: LINE LEVEL INPUT LFE / L &R
Connect it to LFE / (Subwoofer- PRE-OUT) output of your Home-Theater amplifier- processor.
Or connect it to PRE-OUT output your preamplifier or integrated amplifier in stereo mode.
PHASE ADJUSTMENT
CASE 1
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A: The subwoofer is on the same level as your main speakers: Phase 0°.
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B: The subwoofer is on the same level as your main speakers: Phase 0°.
By positioning your subwoofer in a corner (position B), you gain +3dB of level thanks to the reflection of the 2 walls compared to the A position. To produce the best bass level, with the deepest rendering, and very well articulated, orient the subwoofer on the tangential axis (corner to corner) which is generally the longest axis of a room. -
C: The subwoofer is positioned against a wall opposite your main speakers: Phase 180°. The correct position is the one that subjectively provides the highest and most balanced bass level.
CASE 2
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A: The subwoofer is on the same plane as your main speakers: Phase 0°.
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B: The subwoofer is on the same plane as your main speakers: Phase 0°.
By positioning your subwoofer in a corner (position B), you gain +3dB of level thanks to the reflection of the 2 walls compared to the A position. To produce the best bass level, with the deepest rendering, and very well articulated, orient the subwoofer on the tangential axis (corner to corner) which is generally the longest axis of a room. -
C: The subwoofer is on the listener’s listening plane: Phase 180°.
The correct position is the one that subjectively provides the highest and most balanced bass level.