Definitely room-dependent. And somewhat system dependent. And you can't avoid that unless you are doing objective measurements for flattest response, it's preference dependent on the part of the controlling listener/owner.
What works for me:
Volume = 8
Low pass filter = 30
PEQ gain = 3.5
PEQ frequency = 31
Phase = 0
While on sight, I thought I'd use *slightly* different settings for each channel, I settled on same for both.
How this gets set is also quite dependent on main power amp and overall system character as well, but unless you are bi-amping, the sub-bass system is deriving its signal from the main power amp via a low pass filter, so the low frequency traits of the main power amp are hugely influential. These settings are for a 21' x 14' x 8.5' room with open spaces in an open-plan house, slab foundation with wood floors and partial rugs rather than full carpet; drywall, and no explicit acoustic treatments. Just normal furnishings, art and bookshelves. Power amps are Audion Black Shadow 845 SET. Cabling is all Zu. The Def4 setup works equally for both analog and digital.
Phil
What works for me:
Volume = 8
Low pass filter = 30
PEQ gain = 3.5
PEQ frequency = 31
Phase = 0
While on sight, I thought I'd use *slightly* different settings for each channel, I settled on same for both.
How this gets set is also quite dependent on main power amp and overall system character as well, but unless you are bi-amping, the sub-bass system is deriving its signal from the main power amp via a low pass filter, so the low frequency traits of the main power amp are hugely influential. These settings are for a 21' x 14' x 8.5' room with open spaces in an open-plan house, slab foundation with wood floors and partial rugs rather than full carpet; drywall, and no explicit acoustic treatments. Just normal furnishings, art and bookshelves. Power amps are Audion Black Shadow 845 SET. Cabling is all Zu. The Def4 setup works equally for both analog and digital.
Phil