Can too low of a frequency damage my speakers?

**VolvoHeretic** · December 20th, 2011, 11:37 PM

This is a 5.1 amp, and I'm not sure if it kicks into simulated surround and maybe EQ when it is set to TV mode. I have the EQ set almost like a smile, more like a flat smirk with the corners turned up. :] I read somewhere long ago, maybe in the Soundcraftsman EQ manual that it was always better to add than subtract the EQ settings, something like that a bunch of bumps were better than a bunch of dips.

**Audio_by_Goodwill** · December 21st, 2011, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by VolvoHeretic

....I have the EQ set almost like a smile, more like a flat smirk with the corners turned up.

Run it flat and see if speech improves. The human voice is mid-range, and if you're setting your volume with the treble and bass boosted, you'll be too low in the middle and loose speech.

**Nipper** · December 21st, 2011, 05:19 PM

EQ's will drive you crazy.

**VolvoHeretic** · December 22nd, 2011, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Audio_by_Goodwill

Run it flat and see if speech improves. The human voice is mid-range, and if you're setting your volume with the treble and bass boosted, you'll be too low in the middle and loose speech.

I only have it EQ'd like that for older LP formated CD's. New stuff my kids listen to is pretty much flat, and watching that movie was also flat. I guess I will have to try a frown

EQ shape.