The Joke Man

Learn how to calibrate a subwoofer for tighter bass, smoother crossover blending, and more accurate home theater sound.

Learn how to identify why a subwoofer is not working, from power and wiring problems to receiver settings and damaged components.

Learn what LFE on a subwoofer means, how it differs from bass management, and how to set it up correctly for movies and music.

Learn how to enable Dolby Atmos on Xbox, configure headphones or a home theater, and fix common setup issues.

Learn why a subwoofer crackles, how to isolate the cause, and the practical fixes that restore clean bass.

Learn the ideal subwoofer-to-TV distance, why it matters, and how to place a subwoofer for clean bass without interference.

Learn why a subwoofer auto standby problem happens, how to diagnose it, and which fixes restore consistent wake-up and audio performance.