ArxFatalis said:
According to the manual the settings of the speaker are 80-10-120 Hz. What about 60 - 40 -20 hz ?? Am I missing something here ? I have full range 3 way speakers that go below 30 Hz. So does this mean I´m really not taking advantage of the speakers frequency response because the receiver only does 80-100-120 hz ?
Thankyou for your response, advice.
There are some really good reasons for putting the crossover in the 80-100-120 range, even if you do have good quality fronts that can go down that low.
One reason is that most THX DVD's are originally mixed using a crossover of 80 Hz.
The main reason is the subwoofer is designed to take care of the bottom end, so why not let it do so ?
The low end puts alot more work on your receiver when driving the mains. Since the sub probably has a dedicated amp, you can "offload" the work of driving the low end. It will extend the life of your receiver (or allow you to run a little louder, take your pick).
You really only need one source of bass. It bounces all over the place, so getting "more" from the front speakers will not really add to your sound quality. In some cases, using two or more sources will cancel each other out, and you actually get less for all the extra work you are doing.
The answer to your question is that you are not taking advantage of your frequency response, but you are getting better sound and prolonging the life of your equipment.
It's like the Designated Hitter rule in baseball. Maybe pitchers can hit reasonably well. Maybe a DH could pitch halfway decent. Why not let each do what he does best ?