Value of variable sub-out freq
Setting up a new HT in the basement family room. Primary system for music is upstairs. FR system for predominantly HT, minimal music.
Like Yamaha receivers, and deciding on model at present. Needs and budget are modest ($300 or so) and looking at the closeout HTR 56xx vs. the new HTR 57xx.
Wondering about the potential difference I might find with the change from a fixed LFE of 90Hz on the 56xx vs variable on the 57xx.
Speakers are also modest AR setup with an 8" SW. center and sats have 4" drivers.
All comments or additional consideration appreciated.
mark
biggest difference is LFE out
Kexodusc...
yeah, trying to do that...would like to get 6.1, WPC I dont' care about so much. Key question for me was whether I might expect much difference from the LFE control.
The sats are listed down to 80Hz. Sub has a variable bypass from 50-150Hz. Currently sub volume is turned down to avoid overwhelming the sats.
Do you send LFE to sub only, or to both sub and mains? Speaker dependent of course.
I'm trying LFE to both with the sub bypass set higher than 90Hz. As stated above, I have the sub volume down.
Don't have the luxury of trying the variable LFE out to see if this is ~$100 better.
Thanks,
mark