[. . . ] Note: We recommend that you operate the EMb 1200 in conjunction with our EMA series amplifiers. In order to achieve a balanced sound, we recommend that you configure the amplifier as follows. First set the volume control to minimum and the crossover control to its middle position. [. . . ] Now play some music on your car sound system that you are very familiar with and that contains some low bass (e. Now slowly increase the volume of the subwoofer until you feel that the sound of the music is well balanced, i. Now listen to the relationship between deep male voices and the upper bass and also take note of the relationship between the upper bass (kick bass) and the lower bass. The bass should ideally sound crisp and have a clear low bass component, and male voices should neither sound too weak nor should they billow out. If you are happy with the sound then you are already finished with the setup process. If male voices seem to billow out or the low bass is too weak, you should turn the crossover control slightly towards minimum and then resume making your adjustments as described in point 2 onwards. If the bass sounds low but dirty and booming or the male voices sound too weak, you should turn the crossover control slightly towards maximum. If you are happy with the sound then you are already finished with the setup process. If male voices seem to billow out or the low bass is too weak, you should turn the crossover control slightly towards minimum and then resume making your adjustments as described in point 2 onwards. If the bass sounds low but dirty and booming or the male voices sound too weak, you should turn the crossover control slightly towards maximum. Furthermore, you should set the phase control (if present) so that the upper bass sounds as powerful as possible. In order to achieve a balanced sound, we recommend that you configure the amplifier as follows. First set the volume control to minimum and the crossover control to its middle position. Now play some music on your car sound system that you are very familiar with and that contains some low bass (e. [. . . ] First set the volume control to minimum and the crossover control to its middle position. Now play some music on your car sound system that you are very familiar with and that contains some low bass (e. Now slowly increase the volume of the subwoofer until you feel that the sound of the music is well balanced, i. [. . . ]