Advanced SUBWOOFER and bass OPTIMIZATION guide (SVS app and MultiEQ Editor)

In this video, I'll show you how you can use the SVS app to dial in better subwoofer response BEFORE running Audyssey and applying a house curve using Audyssey's MultiEQ Editor app. This is a more advanced guide and also goes alongside my previous video on optimizing your subwoofers and figuring out the best crossover (that video is linked below). The results you can achieve without a miniDSP 2X4 HD using this one-two punch app combo is pretty impressive. While it won't replace the miniDSP and it's feature set, it's a great option for those who don't want to spend the time and money that getting a miniDSP requires. Thanks for watching!

Products used and/or mentioned in the video:

Also, a huge thanks to SVS for sending out a second PB-2000 Pro in addition to the one I already own. Check out some of their products below:

SVS Speakers

SVS Subwoofers
(Above are affiliate links. As an SVS affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases)

My Gaming/Editing PC

My Home Theater System
PS5: (basically won the lottery)

TIMESTAMPS
Intro - 00:00
Consider watching sub optimization video - 00:21
Things you'll need - 00:58
Not sponsored/subscribe & stuff - 01:30
REW and receiver setup - 02:02
Verifying levels - 05:01
Taking initial measurements - 05:58
Figuring out what to adjust - 07:37
EQ process/Left sub EQ and results - 10:08
Right sub EQ and results - 13:56
Measuring both subs and result of PEQ - 15:58
Running Audyssey and recommendations - 16:36
MultiEQ app settings and upload to receiver - 16:57
Verifying initial Audyssey correction (before house curve) - 19:19
Applying House Curve in MultiEQ editor app - 20:14
Verifying house curve in REW - 21:40
Adjusting overall sub volume if needed - 22:38
Set crossovers back to 80Hz - 23:49
My thoughts on the results - 24:35

[dadevastator_]

This is a great video. I noticed that you turned offf Audyssey multi xt32, that you only changed the level of your subs to 0, and you didn’t the levels of Fronts. Why didn’t you change the level of your fronts to 0 as well?

[alexallegria]

i had a problematic subwoofer cant do much with audyssey ended up going for dirac live, , found it better on my room, , thank you for your videos bro

[HiFinest]

Dude... you’re the best and I can’t wait to run through this!! Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video...

[ericmarriott]

I CANT WAIT TILL MY ANTHEM MRX740 COMES IN SO I CAN EQ MY SVS pb2000 PRO WITH MY NEW PARADIGM SPEAKERS. THANKS FOR SHAREING THIS WILL HELP ALOT

[davethestalker]

I am in the process of obtaining a laptop from a buddy of mine, YAY! Getting a proper mic will be another issue. Question. When using two different model/brand of sub, does Audyssey EQ the lesser of the two? From what I’ve been told, this is the case. So, if you have a really good sub and a so-so sub, just use Subwoofer 1 as LFE and connect the other(s) using the speaker terminals from the L/R speakers.

“Reference” kills the highs, always use “Flat”. The Audyssey app is still not compatible with my x7200wa.

[Zumangy]

One of the best video about EQ I've come across. And I've seen a lot of them! You got the right balance of right to the point while still telling us why you do the things you do. Keep up the good work. I'm officially subbed to your channel 👍

[camaxide]

Excellent video - good quality on everything. Will get the Audyssey app as soon as I get to upgrade my old Denon reciever :D - finaly I'll get them calibrated right

[socialsuicide]

I have never seen a channel use the editor app as you have. Really appreciate you doing this, i have SVS PB 1000x2, MINI DSP etc and DENON 3300W with the xt32. Your explanation of the editor app was very well

[danmaier]

Great, great video again !!!! Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹 Europe.

[danmaier]

And I solved my problem with the -63db volume (listening at night), it works great! Subwoofer turns on

[bojangles_bonjangles]

If you were to get (2) SVS SB-1000 Pro’s center wall between Prime towers or (1) SB-3000 that would be corner loaded, what would it be?

Great videos!

[americolouro]

Não Há nada melhor do que SVS viva a SVS

[jameswheeler]

Thanks for the review will be purchasing the 1000 SVS im a few more weeks pro.

[bmwberto]

Dude your killing it, in glad you turned off mid-range compensation as that represents the crossover point in most speakers in which case speaker companies already compensate for that in their internal crossovers. Leaving that on essentially is like compensating twice. Again phenomenal job🤘👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[brodelicious]

I got the MiniDSP for my birthday last week and your series on the setup was indispensable! I have a curve I’m happy with, but I am totally disappointed with the overall bass output reduction. Is running the bass several dBs hot an option or will that destroy the curve I worked so hard on? If increasing the level is an option is it better to do it through the receiver or the minidsp?
Thanks so much for being so commutes to the video/editing quality and the detailed instructions. I’ve shared the channel with all my friends interested in Home Theater.

[jonathanyoung]

On SVS app what gain are you at before starting level matching?

[JohnJohn-prsh]

I noticed on this video you left the dBFS at -12 but in your level matching videos you said to have it at -30. Which one is it? .-.

[jimmythedrummerbrooks]

Hey Brad, I have a question that has not been answered on the internet yet. I have been running my PS4 audio for years now through Yamaha hs8 studio monitors. It always sounds terrible compared to my computer where I can run external sound card like focusrite or M-Audio through USB and the computer will detect it. Is there a proper way to run PS5 audio through studio monitors like you can on a gaming PC? Thank you for any help you can give on this topic.

[arielalaniz]

Just subscribed. What are your thoughts on the dsp lf by Dayton? I used the iwoofer pro app for a auto calibration. I don’t have rew or a mic for measurements.

[nohandleavails]

Awesome video and super timely - this is exactly what I was after! Q: At 17:57 Audyssey set your sub trims at -12db..doesn't that mean your sub levels were too high for it to calibrate properly (since -12 is the lowest trim it can detect)?