I never understood the need for a 150 or 200hz crossover.
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Originally Posted by mjon99
My receiver is capable of crossing over at 100, 150 or 200. My Sub is capable between 60 - 125. My question is what would be the optimal set up with the two? Should I have the sub at 125 and adjust with my receiver ( i'd assume to 100) or have the receiver at 200 and adjust the sub accordingly. Additionally my receiver can be set up as small or large speakers for all (front rear center) or any combination there of. I know it's what sounds best to me but what would you all reccommend? All small with the sub at 125 and adjust the xover with the receiver?
My set up is:
Pioneer 711 receiver
Polk R50 - front
Polk CSi30 - center
Polk R15 - surround
Polk PSW450 - Sub
Your R50's are plenty big enough to be run full range. I have the Pioneer 811s in a second system and it has a sub setting called Subwoofer plus. In this mode the subwoofer does the LFE (.1) track of discrete 5.1 program material, and any of the speakers that are set to SMALL, but still allows the LARGE speakers to play full range. I think the 711 also has this setting. If so, set the mains to LARGE, and make the center and surrounds small. Set the crossover on the receiver to 100hz, and the subs crossover to the highest (125) setting. Your going to have to manually play with the subs volume to get it set right.
Good luck!