AudioEngine S8 Setup Guide

S8 setup guide
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Cleaning
Your S8 subwoofer is designed for years of use with no main-
tenance as long as you avoid exposure of the S8 to moisture or
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very durable and are easily cleaned by wiping down with a soft,
dry cloth. We do not recommend using cleaners or solvents.
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Placement
We think you’ll nd your S8 to be forgiving with regards to room
placement and control settings, so if you’re not an audio expert
don’t be intimidated by setting up your subwoofer. The most
important thing to remember is there really is no right or wrong
room placement for your S8, but hopefully the simple tips that
follow will be useful.
As subwoofers produce audio in a frequency range below 100Hz,
it’s dicult to hear where these low sounds are coming from,
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construction along with furniture and oor coverings do make
a dierence, however, so try dierent locations while listening
to some of your favorite music to get an idea of how placement
aects the sound.
Here are 3 room locations to try out:
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Typically the front right and left corners sound the most natural,
though rear corner placement is also an option.
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mance with increased audio quality over corner placement.
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with the overall system, but can also sacrice some subwoofer
loudness.
Note: We recommend at least 3 inches of clearance around
cabinet with good air circulation. Never cover the subwoofer or
place it where the built-in amplier could be covered.
Audioengine S8 Features
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Wireless Ready!
If you decide to place your S8 away from your powered speak-
ers or receiver, check out the Audioengine W3 wireless adapters
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quality wireless options. The S8 has a built-in AC outlet on the
rear panel that’s perfect for powering these wireless products.

AudioEngine S8 Specifications

General

Subwoofer type	Active subwoofer
Subwoofer peak power	250 W
Subwoofer sensitivity	88 dB
Subwoofer frequency range	27 - 180 Hz
Subwoofer crossover frequencies	50 - 130 Hz
Line-out	Yes
Line inputs (RCA)	1
AC input voltage	110 - 240 V
Power source type	AC
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)	8 W
Product color	White
Package weight	13600 g

Weight and Dimensions

Subwoofer width	280 mm
Subwoofer weight	12700 g