every time i try to enjoy my music at a higher volume, my bass from the sub drops out. it returns after about 15 - 20 secounds and continues this way, unless i reduce the volume. I have a Onkyo TX-SR701 receiver and using a pair of MA silver series S1 bookshelves and a klipsh RW-8 powered sub. I have the setting all set to the same level as far as the white/pink noise is concerned ( 0db). speakers are set to "small" and the subwoofer setting is at 0 db. the problem I am having is when the volume is at a medium to high level, the Sub cuts out and the only audio is from the MA's. that lasts for about 10 - 15 secs and then the Sub cuts back in and sounds great for about 10 - 15 secs and cuts out again. I have the SUB wired via the LFE connection. and the Sub is has been set to both AUTO and ON on the back of the Sub with the same results. hope thats enough info to gather some ideas. also, there is no distortion or popping sounds with the Sub or the MA's while this is going on. when the sub cuts back in it sounds great! and when its cut out, it just sounds like someone stole my bass! thank you!
Easier still, see if it still happebs with the sub volume control lowered by quite a bit. If so, that points to the receiver. If not, then the sub is at fault.
Probably your sub's internal Amp is clipping and hence the protection circuit shuts off the sub. Lower the volume button on the sub and then push up the receiver volume. And if the problem is not coming, keep on increasing the volume of sub, bit by bit. That way you will come to know what max volume you should set the sub to. If at this volume, you find sub output inadequate, you might need to go for another model!
I have 2 1000w pioneer subs and 2 1400 american boss amps. After running my subs for about 20 minutes, the amps get scorcing hot and the bass cuts out? Iam a novice, any ideas
you sure are a novice tristan. you posted in the wrong section. this is for home audio. go post in the car audio section you will get a better response there.