How To - AVH-210EX - Subwoofer settings

In this video you'll learn about the Subwoofer Settings on Pioneer's AVH-EX in dash receivers.
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[@Oscar_Hdz]

Hi! When setting gains on an amplifier with a 40hz test tone and onboard led clipping light indicator on the amp where should I have the Subwoofer level set? Should I leave this setting at 0 or raise it higher to say +5 when tuning the amp. Also would raising the Subwoofer level compensate for gain overlap? I have an external bass nob for the amplifier. Thanks in advance!

[@deckerdotto6035]

Please read this complete answer. I think, you'll find it informative. I recommend to set the in-dash receiver's subwoofer level to zero when setting your amp's gain control. You said you have an external bass knob. Use that to add more bass into your system when playing music. Don't use the receiver to boost the bass as much. If you are using a hammer and you hit your thumb, don't blame the hammer. The goal is to create an audio system with little or no distortion. If the in-dash receiver's RCA outputs clip they create a distorted audio signal. That distorted audio signal is then in turn amplified by the subwoofer amp or other amplifiers in the system. In a well designed and set up audio system, you should be able to turn up the master volume to, or near it's maximum, and not hear any distortion from the speakers in the system. If you have all of these settings (for example: EQ, speaker levels, crossover levels, bass boost etc...) set to zero or lower you should be able to turn the volume up to it's max, and the RCA outputs of the in-dash receiver should not clip and create distortion that will in turn be amplified by your system. If you add in a boosted signal on the in-dash receiver from any of the audio controls (for example: EQ, speaker levels, crossover levels, bass boost etc...) this may cause the in-dash receiver's RCA outputs to clip and create distortion at high output levels. So... Here is an example. This is hypothetical, please don't take the numbers literally and try to translate them to any given in-dash receiver. In this best case scenario I have excellent amplifiers and well matched speakers. My in-dash receiver master volume control has a maximum volume level number of 50. I have all of the audio settings set to zero, and I can turn up the master volume to 50 and the RCA outputs do not clip. I set the gains on the amplifiers so that there is no distortion. That's what I want. Now, I add in a subwoofer level control adjustment of +5. When I turn up the master volume I can get to only volume level 45 before I begin to hear distortion coming from my speakers. If I add in an EQ adjustment on the 80Hz frequency band of +4, my master volume begins to distort now at volume level 41. Remember I started at volume level 50 with no distortion. Please note this is just a hypothetical example. In this example, the in-dash receiver is causing the distortion and sending that distorted signal to the amplifiers. The amps and speakers are simply doing the job they were designed to do. What's the solution? Use the audio controls to your best advantage. If you set them to zero or lower, your in-dash receiver shouldn't be creating noise. Set the gain controls on your amplifiers so you don't hear any distortion at high volume levels. If you want to add in a +1 or +2, that's OK as long as you realize you may be getting distortion at the highest volume levels. You need to find the settings that works best for you. If you are trying to balance your system so all of the speakers are at or near the same volume level, consider lowering the volume level of some speakers rather than raising the volume level of one individual speaker. If you are using Bluetooth Audio as your main music source, consider lowering the volume level on the Phone. It's possible, the phone is overloading the input through Bluetooth Audio, and the distortion is beginning right there. If you set the volume level on the phone lower, you may be able to turn up the master volume level on the in-dash receiver with less distortion. If you want more volume, you might want to consider a more powerful amplifier and speakers. You can find more videos about Pioneer NEX in-dash receiver's here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hparkJtuiq2teNk and you can find more videos on Pioneer's You tube Channel here: kzbin.info

[@Oscar_Hdz]

Deckerd Otto Thank you very much for this detailed answer! Understood. I will have the Subwoofer level set at zero. I appreciate your time!

[@canyonthompson6858]

I have the 200ex and just installed 2 10s and a 1200 watt amp. The amp powers on but nothing from the subs. I’ve tested the amp on different subs and it works and I’ve tested a different amp on my subs and they also work. Can i get some help?

[@deckerdotto6035]

To start, I recommend to press the Microprocessor Reset Button on the in-dash receiver. You’ll need a paperclip or some other small point to press the microprocessor Reset button. On the Pioneer AVH-200EX, you can find the microprocessor reset button at the bottom of the hard key panel on the receiver. Next do a Restore Settings. You can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haeZdqmogLiCoc0 The Subwoofer RCA outputs on the Pioneer AVH-200EX are near the bottom of the receiver. You can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKrUlo2ro5igfc0 Please be sure to run your RCA cables from the subwoofer output on the AVH-200EX to the Subwoofer input on your amplifier. Please be sure you are using the input on the amp, and not an RCA output. I recommend to test different cables. Cables can be bad. It happens. If you are using the RCA Front or Rear outputs for a different amplifier, and it's working correctly, you can always plug into the subwoofer RCA's into the Front or Rear RCA outputs on the receiver as a test to see if things are working OK. Be sure to turn the system off before moving any RCA cables. Please be sure the subwoofer output is switched on. You can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKrUlo2ro5igfc0 As a test, play some music from the FM radio set to a mid-low listening level. I recommend to set the subwoofer crossover to 250Hz with a slope of 6dB per octave. This is just a test and this will give the subwoofer output the widest range of frequencies to work with. I recommend to set the Rear Speaker Outputs to full range. You can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKrUlo2ro5igfc0

[@blueflame2755]

Does the Pioneer AVH-210 EX have a built-in amplifier?

[@deckerdotto6035]

Yes, The Pioneer AVH-210EX has a built-in amplifier that is designed to operate up to 4 speakers in the vehicle. You can learn more about Pioneer AVH-210EX here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6W4nYipnpZoi8U and wiring your Pioneer receiver here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5OpZKiwr8aHaZI You can find a full playlist of How To videos from Pioneer about AVH-210EX here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX24Y3qunbd6qLM and you can find more videos on Pioneer's KZbin Channel here: kzbin.info

[@snizzard9730]

Does raising the subwoofer level introduce distortion into the subwoofer?

[@deckerdotto6035]

At some point it will yes. If you want a clean subwoofer sound, you need to get a clean signal to the subwoofer amplifier. This is a long answer. Please take a few minutes to read it. It may help you to understand the process a little better. If you are using a hammer and you hit your thumb, don't blame the hammer. The goal is to create an audio system with little or no distortion. If the in-dash receiver's RCA outputs clip they create a distorted audio signal. That distorted audio signal is then in turn amplified by the subwoofer amp or other amplifiers in the system. In a well designed and set up audio system, you should be able to turn up the master volume to, or near it's maximum, and not hear any distortion from the speakers in the system. If you have all of these settings (for example: EQ, speaker levels, crossover levels, bass boost etc...) set to zero or lower you should be able to turn the volume up to it's max, and the RCA outputs of the in-dash receiver should not clip and create distortion that will in turn be amplified by your system. If you add in a boosted signal on the in-dash receiver from any of the audio controls (for example: EQ, speaker levels, crossover levels, bass boost etc...) this may cause the in-dash receiver's RCA outputs to clip and create distortion at high output levels. So... Here is an example. This is hypothetical, please don't take the numbers literally and try to translate them to any given in-dash receiver. In this best case scenario I have excellent amplifiers and well matched speakers. My in-dash receiver master volume control has a maximum volume level number of 50. I have all of the audio settings set to zero, and I can turn up the master volume to 50 and the RCA outputs do not clip. I set the gains on the amplifiers so that there is no distortion. That's what I want. Now, I add in a subwoofer level control adjustment of +5. When I turn up the master volume I can get to only volume level 45 before I begin to hear distortion coming from my speakers. If I add in an EQ adjustment on the 80Hz frequency band of +4, my master volume begins to distort now at volume level 41. Remember I started at volume level 50 with no distortion. Please note this is just a hypothetical example. In this example, the in-dash receiver is causing the distortion and sending that distorted signal to the amplifiers. The amps and speakers are simply doing the job they were designed to do. What's the solution? Use the audio controls to your best advantage. If you set them to zero or lower, your in-dash receiver shouldn't be creating noise. Set the gain controls on your amplifiers so you don't hear any distortion at high volume levels. If you want to add in a +1 or +2, that's OK as long as you realize you may be getting distortion at the highest volume levels. You need to find the settings that works best for you. If you are trying to balance your system so all of the speakers are at or near the same volume level, consider lowering the volume level of some speakers rather than raising the volume level of one individual speaker. If you are using Bluetooth Audio as your main music source, consider lowering the volume level on the Phone. It's possible, the phone is overloading the input through Bluetooth Audio, and the distortion is beginning right there. If you set the volume level on the phone lower, you may be able to turn up the master volume level on the in-dash receiver with less distortion. If you want more volume, you might want to consider a more powerful amplifier and speakers. You can find more videos about Pioneer NEX in-dash receiver's here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hparkJtuiq2teNk and you can find more videos on Pioneer's You tube Channel here: kzbin.info

[@snizzard9730]

@@deckerdotto6035 Thank you so much for that info! 🙏 Best explained I've ever heard!

[@joseluissalazar5265]

I don't have an amp or a sub - can i have a LPF for my rear speakers if i want to use them for bass?

[@deckerdotto6035]

Yes you can. Take a look at this part of the video above. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKrUlo2ro5igfc0 It explains how to setup your the rear speaker outputs on the Pioneer AVH-210EX as subwoofer outputs. The normal subwoofer controls will apply to the rear speaker outputs. You can find more how to videos about the Pioneer AVH-210EX here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnKQgZ96bKqLfpo and you can find more videos on Pioneer's KZbin Channel here: kzbin.info

[@inertia314]

When I plug my subs into the sub outputs nothing happens. All other speakers work just not them.

[@deckerdotto6035]

You did not provide a lot of information in your note above. What external amplifier are you using to power the subs? Is the external amplifier you are using to drive the subwoofers powered up? Is the external amplifier power indicator lit? Have you run RCA cables from the in-dash receiver Sub outputs to the inputs on the external amplifier? Do you have speaker wires running from the external amplifier to the subwoofers? Have you switched on the Subwoofer Output on the in-dash receiver? You can see that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKrUlo2ro5igfc0 You can find more videos about Pioneer AVH-210EX here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnKQgZ96bKqLfpo and you can find more videos on Pioneer's You Tube Channel here: kzbin.info

[@ralph9987]

Do I need and external amp to run the subwoofer? I have a 205bt please help

[@deckerdotto6035]

The Pioneer AVH-205 BT is capable of running one small subwoofer (8 inch, no larger) on the Rear Left channel as long as no other speaker is connected to the rear right channel. Don't expect tremendous output from this setup. To do this, you must setup the Rear Outputs as a subwoofer output seen on a similar in-dash receiver here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnKQgZ96bKqLfpo If you are looking for better performance from a subwoofer, I strongly recommend an external mono subwoofer amplifier. You can see one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4bUY2h9pNRjqbc Or to use a subwoofer with an external amplifier built in. You can see one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opOvp6mwq9t_qNE The install is very easy, and they work great. You can find more videos on Pioneer's You Tube Channel here: kzbin.info

[@growthdevelopment7412]

Life saver thought my amp was no good and I only needed to cut the subwoofers on 🤦🏿

[@pioneerelectronics]

You can find a full playlist of How To videos from Pioneer about AVH-210EX here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qojMkJ6Mhcxlg5Y You can find more videos on Pioneer's KZbin Channel here: kzbin.info

[@rosariotrejo8647]

4 speakers and a subwoofer or 2 speakers and 1 subwoofer

[@deckerdotto6035]

If you are using the internal amplifier on the Pioneer AVH-210EX, you can operate 2 speakers from the front channel, and one small subwoofer on the rear channel. Or, you could operate 4 speakers on the internal amplifier , 2 on the front and 2 on the rear, and use an external amplifier for a subwoofer. You can learn more about Pioneer amplifiers here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2qrl6CZbbarjMU and you can learn more about Pioneer subwoofers here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opOvp6mwq9t_qNE You can find more videos on Pioneer's You Tube Channel here: kzbin.info