AudioEngine S8 Setup Guide

S8 setup guide
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If the output from the subwoofer is low, please try the following:
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screen menus and go through all surround sound setup and bass
management options.
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that the desired soundtrack option is selected.
Note: If your subwoofer is connected to a receiver or processor
and you’ve tried all these tips but are still having problems, re-
move the AS8 from the receiver and test using an iPod, computer
or other source to verify that the problem is with the subwoofer
and not the receiver setup.
Subwoofer goes into standby
If your subwoofer goes into standby while music is playing,
please try the following:
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the volume knob on the subwoofer to compensate.
Thermal Overload
All Audioengine powered speakers and subwoofers are pro-
tected by an internal thermal sensor. If they run for extended pe-
riods beyond their designated power rating the thermal sensor
will engage and shut down the ampliers. If this occurs, turn o
the power switch, lower the volume level, and wait ve minutes
before restarting the system. This is a normal protection feature
and does not indicate a malfunction. A good tip in the unlikely
event that a thermal overload occurs is to lower the subwoofer
or speaker output volume and increase the volume of your input
source.
Hum
Adding a new component such as your subwoofer can bring out
hum or buzz that may not have existed before. Your rst as-
sumption may be that something is wrong with your subwoofer
or other component but this is usually caused by a “ground-loop”
in your system. Consider these tips for possible solutions:
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or AC outlet.
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components in your system and remove all connections to and
from the subwoofer. Plug the subwoofer AC cable back in, turn
on the power switch and check for hum. If the hum is still audi-
ble then try plugging the subwoofer power cable into a dierent
outlet.
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nected, the noise is likely coming from another component in
your system. Add each component back one piece at a time and
the one that causes the system to hum is likely the source of your
noise.

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