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Dynaudio Focus 10: Enable the intended high-pass filter for an already installed subwoofer

Enable the intended high-pass filter for an already installed subwoofer. Follow the exact documented checks and retain the observation.

Manufacturer-documented Reviewed 2026-11-09 · Revision 1

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When this guide applies

Exact Dynaudio Focus 10. Subwoofer already correctly attached to Primary Sub Out, its own documented level/crossover setup confirmed, playback quiet; this changes Focus speaker bass allocation. Only normal external user controls; no reset, firmware installation, internal repair, mains alteration or earth lifting.

Connection scope: Analog line / headphone audio. Symptom: Sound goes to the wrong output.

This is a documented check, not a diagnosis of your equipment. The model name does not confirm the selected input, mode, software or connected partner.

If your exact model or a required setting is unknown, use the “I don’t know” branch below. Do not apply a similarly named model’s instructions.

Checks and possible outcomes

Start at scope. Follow the link that matches what you actually observe. Alternative branches are not a single sequence of actions.

scope

Confirm the exact setup

Is the powered subwoofer already correctly installed on Primary Sub Out, with its own setup confirmed and Focus High-pass filter visibly Off, and do you accept changing bass allocation to use it?

Look for: Choose only a detail you can confirm.

  • Manufacturer-documented Dynaudio Focus User Manual ↗Focus 10/30/50: Connecting a subwoofer p20; Advanced Settings p30 — A powered subwoofer uses Primary Sub Out and the speakers’ High-pass filter, which reduces Focus bass below 80 Hz. This setting is not a full-volume or analogue sensitivity control.Exact Focus 10 Primary/Client system; distinguish external WiSA transmitters from its own inter-speaker link. · Source checked 2026-11-09

a1

Open the selected speaker Advanced Settings

In Dynaudio Set-up and Control select the Focus system on Home, then Settings > Advanced Settings.

Look for: Perform this one check and observe the actual response.

  • Manufacturer-documented Dynaudio Focus User Manual ↗Focus 10/30/50: Connecting a subwoofer p20; Advanced Settings p30 — A powered subwoofer uses Primary Sub Out and the speakers’ High-pass filter, which reduces Focus bass below 80 Hz. This setting is not a full-volume or analogue sensitivity control.Exact Focus 10 Primary/Client system; distinguish external WiSA transmitters from its own inter-speaker link. · Source checked 2026-11-09

a2

Enable the known disabled High-pass filter

Under Subwoofer Settings enable High-pass filter from its confirmed Off state. Do not engage Fixed volume or change analogue sensitivity.

Look for: Perform this one check and observe the actual response.

  • Manufacturer-documented Dynaudio Focus User Manual ↗Focus 10/30/50: Connecting a subwoofer p20; Advanced Settings p30 — A powered subwoofer uses Primary Sub Out and the speakers’ High-pass filter, which reduces Focus bass below 80 Hz. This setting is not a full-volume or analogue sensitivity control.Exact Focus 10 Primary/Client system; distinguish external WiSA transmitters from its own inter-speaker link. · Source checked 2026-11-09

result

Check the actual result

Does High-pass filter now show enabled for the installed subwoofer arrangement?

Look for: Choose only a detail you can confirm.

  • Manufacturer-documented Dynaudio Focus User Manual ↗Focus 10/30/50: Connecting a subwoofer p20; Advanced Settings p30 — A powered subwoofer uses Primary Sub Out and the speakers’ High-pass filter, which reduces Focus bass below 80 Hz. This setting is not a full-volume or analogue sensitivity control.Exact Focus 10 Primary/Client system; distinguish external WiSA transmitters from its own inter-speaker link. · Source checked 2026-11-09

Possible result

Confirm the unknown detail before proceeding

Stop rather than infer an installed cartridge, partner, source level, cable capability, software version or control state.

insufficient data

Reaching this result does not mean the issue is solved. Only your own feedback can report improvement.

    Possible result

    Keep the actual observation for support

    Record the exact model, source, connection, control state and response. These checks do not diagnose a failed component or prescribe a reset, update, internal repair or mains change.

    next support

    Reaching this result does not mean the issue is solved. Only your own feedback can report improvement.

      Possible result

      Keep the observed result

      This is the outcome observed in this setup, not a guaranteed cure, Audio Review physical test or measurement.

      steps completed

      Reaching this result does not mean the issue is solved. Only your own feedback can report improvement.

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