POWER AMPLIFIER
The Phase switch determines whether the sub-woofer driver’s
piston-like action moves in and out in phase with the satellite speakers. If
the sub-woofer were to play out of phase with the satellite speakers, the sound waves
from the satellites could partially cancel out the waves from the sub-woofer
reducing bass performance and sonic impact. This phenomenon depends in part on
the placement of all the speakers relative to each other in the room. Although
in most cases you should leave the Phase switch in the “Normal” position, there
is no absolutely correct setting for the Phase switch. When the sub-woofer is
properly in phase with the satellite speakers, the sound will be clearer and
have maximum impact, and percussive sounds like drums, piano and plucked
strings will sound more lifelike. The best way to set the Phase switch is to
listen to music that you know well and to set the switch in the position that
gives drums and other percussive sounds maximum impact.
