ROCK SHAKER 15: How To Set Up Powered Home Theater Sub

Introduction: In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of setting up your Rock Shaker 15 subwoofer with various audio devices for your home theater system. Whether you’re using RCA connections, speaker wire, or connecting to an audio interface, setting up your subwoofer is easy and will greatly enhance your sound experience. Let’s dive in!

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Unboxing and Initial Setup:

• Step 1: Plug the power cable into the back of the Rock Shaker 15 and connect it to your wall outlet.
• Step 2: If you prefer a different aesthetic, you can remove the grill on the subwoofer. Gently press down on the mesh at the top, slide it up, and pull it out from the corners. If you want to put the grill back, align the pins with the holes and push the corners in.

2. Powering On the Subwoofer:

• Step 1: Flip the power switch to the "on" position. You’ll see the power LED illuminate to indicate the subwoofer is on.

3. Adjusting Sound Settings:

• Step 1: Use the volume knob to control the overall sound coming from the subwoofer.
• Step 2: Adjust the frequency knob (low-pass filter) to control the frequency range. For example, setting it to 100 Hz will only allow frequencies below 100 Hz to play.

4. Connecting to Your System via RCA (TV Setup):

• Step 1: Take an RCA cable and plug one end into the audio RCA output on the back of your TV.
• Step 2: Plug the other end into the RCA input on the subwoofer.
• Step 3: Go into the sound settings of your TV and ensure it is set to the RCA output.

5. Adding Passive Speakers to Your Setup:

• Step 1: To hear high-end sound, connect passive speakers to the subwoofer.
• Step 2: Unscrew the high-level outputs on the subwoofer and connect speaker wire from the left and right high-level outputs to your passive speakers.

6. Connecting to a Home Theater Receiver (with RCA):

• Step 1: If your receiver has an RCA output (such as a sub-out), take an RCA cable and plug one end into the sub-out of your receiver and the other end into the RCA input of the sub.

7. Using High-Level Inputs (for Receivers without RCA Outputs):

• Step 1: If your receiver doesn't have RCA outputs, connect speaker wire from the high-level outputs of your receiver to the high-level inputs of the subwoofer.
• Step 2: Connect speaker wire from the high-level outputs on the subwoofer to your passive speakers.

8. Fine-Tuning and Testing the Subwoofer:

• Step 1: Place the subwoofer on the floor and play some music to test the setup.
• Step 2: If necessary, adjust the phase switch on the subwoofer if the sound feels out of sync with your speakers. Switch it if the air is being pushed into the subwoofer instead of out.

9. Connecting to Your Audio Interface (for Recording Setups):

• Step 1: If you're using an audio interface, connect the RCA to dual 1/4" (TRS) cable between the RCA input of the subwoofer and the 1/4" outputs on your interface.
• Step 2: In the sound settings of your computer, ensure that the input and output devices are set to your audio interface.

Conclusion:

Setting up the Rock Shaker 15 subwoofer for your home theater system or recording setup is simple, and the sound quality you’ll get will enhance your experience significantly. Whether you’re using RCA, speaker wire, or an audio interface, the subwoofer will add depth to your audio.