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[deathwantsme]

Is the .2 in a 7.2/9.2 receiver a separate channel, or is it just the same information going to 2 different subs? If so, is there any REAL advantage to having that done in the receiver, and not just splitting the signal?

 

[j_garcia]

The information sent to each is the same. Effectively it is the same as using a splitter. If I am not mistaken, some of the newer Auto-EQs can apply correction to both subs separately however, but the audio information sent to them would still be the same.

 

[Steve81]

Is the .2 in a 7.2/9.2 receiver a separate channel, or is it just the same information going to 2 different subs? If so, is there any REAL advantage to having that done in the receiver, and not just splitting the signal?

The advantage comes if (and it's a big if) the receiver lets you set up the second subwoofer independent of the first, i.e. separate delays to compensate for different distances from the listening position, different trim levels, etc.

 

[deathwantsme]

The advantage comes if (and it's a big if) the receiver lets you set up the second subwoofer independent of the first, i.e. separate delays to compensate for different distances from the listening position, different trim levels, etc.

Anywhere in the specs that you'd see that? Or models that let you?

 

[Steve81]

Anywhere in the specs that you'd see that? Or models that let you?

The only receivers I know of that do that are models equipped with Audyssey SubEQ, though others might have more insights.

 

[panteragstk]

The only receivers I know of that do that are models equipped with Audyssey SubEQ, though others might have more insights.

Here is a list of current receivers with SubEQ. I'm unsure if any of the other auto EQ products will detect dual subs or not.

Products with Audyssey Technologies | Audyssey