Receivers with multi-channel crossovers?

[patnshan]

Hello all,

In my never ending quest for knowledge in the audio game, I am wondering about something. In my consideration of speakers for my soon to be rec room area, I am wondering what people do who have to use large speakers in the front and very small speakers in the back in terms of crossover. Because of space and mounting options, I will likely go with wall mounted side surrounds and ceiling mounted rear surrounds. For that, the orbs fit the bill perfectly. I was hoping to go with something different for the fronts, maybe large bookshelves like the xl-s, SVS, HTD level III, or the like.

My question is, are there any receivers that allow a different crossover point for the fronts compared to the rears? Like say 80 Hz front, 100 or 120 Hz for the rears? My SR-8400 Marantz does not do it. I would like to consider this when getting a receiver for the rec room. If not, what do you guys do in this situation?

Thanks,

Pat

 

[chas_w]

Many Harman Kardons offer this feature, as well as the Outlaw 1070 and the Denon AVR-3806.

 

[jcPanny]

Speaker options

Keep in mind that you will get the best performance with a tonal match between the font, center, and the surround speakers. The easiest way to achive this is to stick with a single manufacturer.

Also dipole or bipole type speakers are a great option for wall mounting as the surround speakers. In-wall, in-ceiling, or bookshelf speakers with an omnimount type bracket would also work for the rear surrounds.

 

[patnshan]

Keep in mind that you will get the best performance with a tonal match between the font, center, and the surround speakers. The easiest way to achive this is to stick with a single manufacturer.

Also dipole or bipole type speakers are a great option for wall mounting as the surround speakers. In-wall, in-ceiling, or bookshelf speakers with an omnimount type bracket would also work for the rear surrounds.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I can't really have bookshelves in the back, as people would hit their head on them and it would likely look aweful. There will be no back wall (see previous post in other section). I could do the sides as bookshelves, just not the rears. I believe it is equally important to have the side surrounds match the rear surrounds, right? The other problems is the bipole or quadpolars mounted on the side walls would have nothing in back to reflect the sound off of. Isn't that why those are nice?

Basically, I think I will need to go with all orbs to get the balance I need. I can always move the fronts upstairs and get some bookshelves if they don't work, but that would require an answer for which receiver can accomodate the dual crossover points.

Thank so much for the feedback!

Pat