SVS AUTO EQ Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. SVS Auto EQ will only work with the app downloaded on your phone or mobile device.

Yes. Run SVS AUTO EQ first, then run or re-run your AV Receiver’s room calibration system.

Yes. Each subwoofer must be calibrated individually. SVS recommends renaming the subwoofers in the SVS App for easy identification.

SVS AUTO EQ will not change the volume or low pass filter settings.

SVS AUTO EQ will disable parametric EQ and room gain compensation, as it is designed to replace these functions.

After running AUTO EQ, all audio settings in the SVS app can be enabled or adjusted as needed.

For 2-channel applications, check the volume and low pass filter settings since minor rebalancing might be necessary after SVS AUTO EQ is finished.

Yes. Any change in placement or room setup will affect bass response, so the subwoofer should be recalibrated.

Yes. It optimizes performance for your main listening position, and measurements can be taken at up to 8 listening positions.

Measurements at multiple listening positions will create an average correction for all listening positions.

It is recommended to only use one listening position if the listening area is small.

It helps significantly, but best results come from good placement plus running SVS AUTO EQ.

No. You can use your smartphone microphone or the optional external SVS AUTO EQ MIC for even greater precision.

Typically, just a few minutes, depending on how many listening positions you measure.

SVS AUTO EQ is designed to operate within normal home listening distances, typically 5 to 25 feet (1.5 to 7.5 meters).

If you are using your subwoofer with an AVR, re-run the AVR’s room calibration process after running SVS AUTO EQ. Some level adjustments afterwards are normal.

For dedicated stereo listening setups, revisit subwoofer level and low pass filter settings as needed after running SVS AUTO EQ. Some level and filter frequency adjustments are normal.

No. The grilles have no effect on the calibration process.

Presets are not affected by running Auto-EQ.

Make sure your room is as quiet as possible. Disable room fans, furnace/AC, TV/audio, and outdoor power equipment.

For each measurement position, place the smartphone or external microphone towards the subwoofer at ear level.

If you’re experiencing any issues, please contact the SVS Support Team.

Yes.

SVS AUTO EQ is an automated room correction feature that records, analyzes, and re-tunes the acoustic output of an SVS subwoofer in your room for optimized in-room bass performance.

It uses the calibrated SVS AUTO EQ Microphone, or your smartphone’s built-in microphone, to measure in-room bass response, then re-tunes your subwoofer’s frequency response.

A room, and the position of a subwoofer/listener in a room, greatly changes the way that sound from a subwoofer behaves.

Some of these changes are positive, such as room gain, which can allow your subwoofer to play down to lower frequencies. Some are negative, such as room modes, which can cause peaks, dips, and uneven response.

SVS AUTO EQ corrects problematic room acoustics while retaining the benefits of room gain for smoother and more natural bass.

The SVS AUTO EQ MIC accessory improves the calibration results for the most accurate level of calibration and streamlines the measurement process.

No. SVS AUTO EQ only works with SVS 3000 R|Evolution, 5000 R|Evolution, and 17-Ultra R|Evolution subwoofers.

No. It’s a fun and easy guided, app-based process that takes just a few minutes from start to finish.

Auto-EQ uses a sophisticated internal DSP to adjust the subwoofer’s frequency response to compensate for problematic room acoustics while optimizing the response at listening positions.

Not necessarily louder, but better. It improves accuracy, detail, clarity, impact, and balance rather than just boosting output.

Yes. It specifically targets room-induced peaks that cause bloated or muddy bass.

It can improve them, but deep nulls caused by room physics may require placement changes or multiple subwoofers.

Yes. It can enhance extension by properly integrating room gain and smoothing the frequency response.

Room gain is low-frequency buildup of acoustic energy that is determined by room geometry, room material, and subwoofer placement. This can act as free bass that extends the low frequency output of your subwoofer.

With proper tuning and SVS AUTO EQ, room gain can be acoustically optimized for tighter, more controlled output and maximum low frequency extension.

Yes. Auto-EQ eliminates the need for trial-and-error adjustments and manual tuning.

No. SVS AUTO EQ is a dedicated auto calibration system developed by SVS, which focuses specifically on subwoofer performance, delivering more precise low-frequency optimization and extension in your listening room.

The auto-set-up program in your AV processor performs other functions, including level-matching, time-alignment, and digital bass management. This is why it’s important to re-run the AVR auto-set-up after running SVS Auto-EQ.

Yes. We recommend running SVS AUTO EQ first, which will provide an optimized subwoofer frequency response before you run auto-set-up in your AV processor.

Yes. We recommend running SVS AUTO EQ first, and then re-running auto-set-up in your AV processor.

Yes. Auto EQ improves accuracy and impact for both critical music listening and cinematic bass.

Yes, in a good way. It improves how seamlessly your SVS subwoofer blends with your main speakers.

No. SVS AUTO EQ handles the technical work automatically and shows you the results.

Previous tools required manual adjustment. SVS AUTO EQ does the analysis and optimization for you.