Subwoofer Should Be Higher in dB's Than Other Channels?

[wasch_24]

Lex,
I run my LFE at considerably less dB than all of my other speakers. I sometimes adjust my LFE output but usually leave it at +1.5 when all other channels are at about +4 or +5. Also the knob on the sub is at about the nine o'clock position, which I gues is about 1/4 of the way up. These settings will not transfer directly to your system because your equipment and especially your room are different than mine. I would just take some time and experimant. You probably won't even have one setting that satifies your needs for every movie but once you find a good starting point you will know which way to adjust for each movie in the future.

P.S.
Because of your Twister thread I went out and bought it. The bass is present, but not like U571. I think the thing is that tere is no requirement for specific levels or frequencies of bass for soundtracks. Every movie is different.

[Lexmark3200]

Lex,
I run my LFE at considerably less dB than all of my other speakers. I sometimes adjust my LFE output but usually leave it at +1.5 when all other channels are at about +4 or +5. Also the knob on the sub is at about the nine o'clock position, which I gues is about 1/4 of the way up. These settings will not transfer directly to your system because your equipment and especially your room are different than mine. I would just take some time and experimant. You probably won't even have one setting that satifies your needs for every movie but once you find a good starting point you will know which way to adjust for each movie in the future.

P.S.
Because of your Twister thread I went out and bought it. The bass is present, but not like U571. I think the thing is that tere is no requirement for specific levels or frequencies of bass for soundtracks. Every movie is different.

Wasch,

Sorry for the delay in writing back to you.....glad you liked the Twister review! Yes, I realize that not every DVD is going to have the same impact as others; and lets not even compare any DVD to U571....man, that is a demo masterpiece that DTS soundtrack.