SVS SoundPath Subwoofer Isolation System-Complete Features/User Instruction

SVS SoundPath Subwoofer Isolation System

Specifications

• SPEAKER TYPE: Speaker Accessories
• BRAND: SVS
• MODEL NAME: Soundpath Subwoofer
• MOUNTING TYPE: Floor Standing
• COLOR: Black
• PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 1 x 2.09 x 1.57 inches
• ITEM WEIGHT: 1.8 pounds

Introduction

In apartments and townhouses, the SVS Sound Path Subwoofer Isolation System decouples and separates the subwoofer from the flooring, resulting in tighter and cleaner sounding bass, and less buzz/rattle in the room, and fewer complaints from neighboring neighbors. It’s a close second to soundproofing! Any subwoofer with screw-in feet will operate with the Sound Path Subwoofer Isolation System. This system incorporates improved durometer elastomer feet that considerably reduce floor vibration. It was developed using a thorough accelerometer and acoustic studies. The Sound Path Subwoofer Isolation System comes in packages of four (4) or six (6) feet, with three popular thread sizes in varying lengths to fit a variety of subwoofers from various brands.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

4 FOOT SYSTEM

• Four (4) SoundPath Isolation Elastomer Feet with Steel Outer Shell
• Four (4) ¼-20 x 16 mm screws
• Four (4) M6 x 16 mm screws
• Four (4) M8 x 16 mm screws

6 FOOT SYSTEM

• Six (6) SoundPath Isolation Elastomer Feet with Steel Outer Shell
• Six (6) ¼-20 x 16 mm screws
• Six (6) M6 x 16 mm screws
• Six (6) M8 x 16 mm screws

INSTALLATION

CABINET / BOX STYLE SUBWOOFERS

1. Place padding such as a soft blanket on the flooring to protect the finish of the subwoofer.
2. Using a helper (if needed), carefully place the subwoofer cabinet on its side or top, resting on the blanket. Take care to avoid damaging the amplifier. Important Notice: When moving the subwoofer, do not allow the weight of the cabinet to place an excessive lateral (sideways) load on the feet. This may damage the feet, the threaded insert or the cabinet.
3. Unthread and remove the subwoofer’s original equipment (OE) feet.
4. Gather all of the 16 mm long machine screws from the Isolation System kit. There are three (3) thread sizes provided – ¼-20, M6 and M8.
5. Compare the OE feet machine screws to the 16 mm long Isolation System machine screws. Select the matching/correct thread size (SVS cabinet subwoofers utilize the ¼-20 thread size).
6. Once you have selected the correct thread size, install the Isolation feet by inserting the 16 mm long machine screw through the bottom opening of the rubber foot, through the opening in the steel outer shell, and into the threaded insert of the subwoofer cabinet.
7. Make sure the machine screw is correctly aligned and does not cross-thread.
8. Hand-tighten snugly. Avoid over-tightening, which might damage the threaded insert or the cabinet.
9. Using a helper (if needed) carefully lift the subwoofer cabinet and place it directly down onto the installed Isolation feet. Take care to avoid damaging the amplifier.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
When placing the subwoofer back into position, do not allow the weight of the cabinet to place an excessive lateral (sideways) load on the Isolation feet. This may damage the Isolation feet, the threaded insert or the cabinet.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not drag the subwoofer cabinet across the flooring with the Isolation feet installed. This may damage the Isolation feet, the threaded insert or the cabinet. If you need to move the subwoofer, always lift (use a helper if needed) the subwoofer and then place it in the new location.

INSTALLATION

SVS CYLINDER SUBWOOFERS

1. Using a helper as needed, lay the cylinder subwoofer sideways on a stable surface. Take care to avoid damaging the amplifier.
2. Peel off the original equipment (OE) rubber disc feet.
3. Only remove one (1) OE machine screw at a time. This will prevent the base plate from dislodging. Important Notice: – If you are using a powered bit driver to remove and/or install the machine screws, avoid excessive downward pressure on the screw, as that may dislodge the t-nut mounted to the backside of the woofer end-cap.
4. Install the Isolation foot by inserting the OE machine screw through the bottom opening of the rubber foot, through the opening in the steel outer shell, through the base plate, and through the dowel (re-aligning the dowel as necessary), and into the t-nut on the backside of the woofer end-cap.
5. Make sure the machine screw is correctly aligned and does not cross-thread.
6. Tighten the OE machine screw avoiding excessive downward pressure. Once the screw fully tightens and starts to pull against the end-cap t-nut, tighten securely using hand pressure.
7. Using a helper (if needed), carefully stand the cylinder subwoofer back onto the installed Isolation feet. Take care to avoid damaging the amplifier.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
 Do not drag the subwoofer base plate across the flooring with the Isolation feet installed. This may damage the Isolation feet or the base plate. If you need to move the subwoofer, always lift (use a helper if needed) the subwoofer and then place it in the new location.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is it necessary to isolate the subwoofer?
  You might need to put down a foam cushion or something, but isolating, or putting it up on a platform, can minimize the number of deep bass while increasing the number of upper bass. And you’ll get a very mild sound as a result.

• Is it possible to use SVS as a music sub?
  SVS offers a wide range of subwoofers that perform well with music and are suitable for any room, audio system, or budget.

• Are isolation pads effective at reducing bass?
  Isolating the sub will lessen the extra vibrations, making the sub appear less strong, but it will also help the sound by leaving only the bass from the driver.

• How effective are isolation pads?
  Yes, speaker isolation cushions can help to reduce unwanted reverberation. They’re made to absorb the vibrations generated by your studio monitors and transmitted through the desk, table, or stand they’re sitting on. Less resonance and a flatter frequency response are the result, which is ideal for mixing.

• Isolation pads are comprised of what?
  10 TIMES MORE ACCURATE: Our acoustic isolation pads are composed of polyurethane foam, which dampens and absorbs vibrations from the studio monitors before they reach the surface they’re sitting on, resulting in a more balanced, clear, and natural sound.

• What’s the best way to disconnect a sub from the floor?
  Swapping out the supplied feet with the SVS Soundpath Isolation System ($50) is our preferred approach to disconnect your sub from the floor. Most subwoofer foot options may be hot-swapped with these soft rubber feet. They are simple to install, almost imperceptible once put, and perform admirably.

• What is the duration of SVS subscriptions?
  You can anticipate your subwoofer to last for around ten years, but you should expect it to lose its effectiveness after about five years. If the sound quality of your sub has deteriorated over time, it’s time to replace it.

• What is the duration of SVS subscriptions?
  You can anticipate your subwoofer to last for around ten years, but you should expect it to lose its effectiveness after about five years. If the sound quality of your sub has deteriorated over time, it’s time to replace it.

• Is it necessary for the subwoofer to match the speakers?
  To the OP: A subwoofer does not need to be “matched” to the speakers. There is no “timbre-matching” because the sub has a different frequency range than the speakers.

• What subwoofer size produces the deepest bass?
  The bigger the subwoofer, the better the bass, but you lose space. So far, the best subwoofer size for the best bass is a 12-inch subwoofer. These woofers have the finest bass without taking up a lot of room.

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