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TUNING Sub - Speaker/GenesisV. Anyone?

I have a pair of GEN-Vs (with active subs powered by separate amp) and am having trouble tuning. The subwoofers' amp allows you to set the subwoofer cut-off frequency (up to 120Hz) as well as, subwoofer (relative) volume, and phase (the GEN Vs fire front & back, phase invert).
Anyone out there with sub-woofer -> speaker tuning experience? My main power amp is a Symphonic LIne RG7.
gregm
telescope_trade
555 posts
 
Dang Amcore, That is what I was going to suggest next! :o)
Great tips!

Bob
jamestakamatsu
25 posts
 
Amcore-Thanks for the great set-up tips. I've been trying to set-up the Genesis VIs and can't get the center image to focus as preciely as I'd like (I have them pointed nearly straight ahead). I'll try your suggestions. Thanks!
gregm OP
3,396 posts
 
Guys, great guidance, TXS, esp. Amcore for all your time. Have placed speakers as per Cardas. Room size (ft) 15w x 25l x 10h. Cabling is Bearlabs, clear and musical. I am now at Ph 45/Vol 39/Low pass 85/ and adjusting. Thanks again!
gregm OP
3,396 posts
 
Pls don't disqualify me from this forum, but I blew one of my front ribbon tweaters (had a spare) -- is this part of the GenV package or (probably) am I doing something wrong? Maybe playing too loud? Anyone encountered this shortcoming?
Txs again
rcampbell
13 posts
 
Gregm: It could be the amplifier was driven into clipping, which can burn the tweeter coil in any speaker pretty quick. How loud were you playing the speakers? How did the tweeter fail, did you burn the coil or does it sound raspy? What kind of music were you playing when it went.
About every 6 months I tighten the fasteners for all the drivers. They tend to loosen up. This problem is not limited to Genesis. Also, the tweeter may need adjustment, it can be opened and he Kapton ribbon can be re-aligned.
I really havenot had any problem with my drivers.
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