Sound That Will Move You SuperNova MKV Subwoofer Operator’s Manual “Simply The Most Amazing Subwoofer I've Ever Tested.” “There Might Be Better Subwoofers On The Planet, But I Haven’t Heard Them.” “For The Ultimate In Gut Wrenching Bass.
On A Personal Note... Dear Valued Customer, Welcome to the eclectic world of Earthquake High Fidelity sound systems; you are about to experience the SuperNova MKV subwoofer. This system is designed to dramatically enhance your enjoyment of music and films at home by adding power and impact to low frequency sound effects. Earthquake Sound Corporation is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley.
Safe & Proper Handling Of Your SuperNova The SuperNova MKV subwoofer system weighs over 80 Lbs. It is considerably heavy for an average person to carry or maneuver. To prevent injuries and eliminate any possible damage to your SuperNova MKV, we encourage you to employ the help of a friend when unpacking the unit; further we suggest the following: #1. Always wear a back support belt when carrying / lifting the SuperNova MKV. #2. If possible, get someone to help you move the SuperNova MKV. #3.
SLAPS. What Makes A SuperNova? Premium Earthquake Subwoofers Every component of an Earthquake driver is designed for accurate reproduction of bass and sub-bass frequencies. With a massive moving structure, these subwoofers operate with extremely low distortion and impressive transient response. Their performance is attributed to a non-conventional motor structure design that integrates components such as: * Double stacked, high-gauss magnets, with a total height of 1.
Corner Loading = + 9 Decibels Of Free Power Fact: Subwoofers reproduce frequencies with wavelengths that are long in relation to the dimensions of most living rooms. Standing waves will boost or cancel various frequencies due to the interaction with the room boundaries. Moving a subwoofer in a room will change what you hear in the listening position a lot. For maximum bass reinforcement, the SuperNova MKV system should be placed in the corner of your living room with the subwoofers facing the wall.
Alternative Subwoofer Placement Options SUBWOOFER LFE SUBWOOFER LFE+L SUBWOOFER LFE+R SUBWOOFER LFE+L SUBWOOFER LFE+R SUBWOOFER LFE Four (4) MKV Arrangement More bass in the right places Two (2) MKV Arrangements - Seating Based Placing the two subwoofers on the horizontal axis of the seating area SUBWOOFER LFE SUBWOOFER LFE SUBWOOFER LFE Two (2) MKV Arrangements - Seating Based Placing the two subwoofers on the vertical axis of the seating area Corner Loading Placement Ideally, place the seatin
Surround System Placement Surround speakers are there to envelop three dimensional sound that places you in the middle of the action. Ideally, your primary pair of surround speakers should be placed to the left and right of your listening position — either in line with it, or just behind it. They should form a 90°-110° angle with respect to your television. In a 6.1-channel or 7.1-channel system with more than two surround speakers, or if side placement is not available for your surrounds in a standard 5.
MKV’s BA-212 Amplifier The SuperNova MKV subwoofer is hand assembled using high density fiber boards. The cabinet is crafted to exact tolerance for near nil vibration. The SUPERNOVA's unsurpassed performance stems from: Class “D” Amplifier HIGH LEVEL SuperNova MK-V Right Left Power 24dB/Oct ON Perfect to feed a center channel amp. OUT OFF IN LOW LEVEL Remote Remote eye input Volume Manual volume control U.S.
Connecting Your SuperNova Low Level -RCA- Audio Input Connection: This is the best way to drive an audio signal into the SuperNova MKV. Today, all signal processors (5.1/6.1 and more advanced ones) come equipped with built-in pre- From Receiver/ amplifier outputs (RCA) that include a subwoofer output. Pre Amp Generally, the SUB/OUT is in mono format. Connect the SUB/OUT from the processor to the SuperNova MKV using a “Y” connector to feed both RCA inputs of the SuperNova MKV.
Using The Remote Eye Wireless remote with eye: Earthquake’s advanced remote eye system and remote control are easy to use and setup. This three piece system is for controlling your systems bass volume. Allowing the bass to be adjusted by isolation is great for demonstrations and for stealth subwoofer installations. Installing the remote eye is very easy; simply plug the provided 1/8” jack to the REMOTE connection on the SuperNova MKV’s amplifier plate.
Setting Up Your SuperNova The SuperNova MKV is a true subwoofer, it must never be operated above the subharmonic/harmonic frequency range. The frequency response is limited by the built-in crossover (with an upper end of 150 Hz); however, in most applications, the crossover should not be set above 80Hz. It is equipped with a fourth-order Linkwitz-Riley filter which will block vocals from interfering with its performance.
SuperNova MKV Performance & Birth Certificate Date: / / . Serial Number SuperNova MKV 10" SuperNova MKV 12" SuperNova MKV 15" Supernova 15” SPL Curve SuperNova 12” SPL Curve SuperNova 10” SPL Curve QUALITY CONTROL LOG. CABINET. Constructed by Inspected by Inspected for SPEAKERS. Active driver assembled by Passive driver assembled by Speakers inspected by AMPLIFIER. Power supply module assembled by Amp/preamp modules assembled by Assembled and bench tested by FINAL ASSEMBLY.
Seamless Transition Between Subwoofer and Speakers The fine tuning process includes creating a smooth transition of music between the SuperNova MKV and the next speaker in line : usually a woofer or a large midrange. As shown in the graph across, a smooth transition between lower and upper bass is directly relative to the crossover setting and the capability of the next speaker in line to reproduce low frequencies.
The SuperNova MKV frequency response is limited by the built-in filter (with an upper end of 150 Hz); for most applications, the crossover should not be set above 80Hz. It is equipped with a fourth-order Linkwitz-Riley (24dB per octave) filter which will block vocals from interfering with its performance. Level in dB.
Five (5) Years Limited Warranty Earthquake warrants the original purchaser that all Factory Sealed New Audio Products be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal and proper use, for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase (as shown on the original bill of sale with serial number affixed/written on it).
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