What is LFE on sub connections


A no-brainer to most on this forum, but I'd like to know what this connection does in any system, music or HT? My HT connection was set up from the receiver's sub out to the L/R line levelon the sub. That is what I was advised to do. But what is the LFE, and have I made the best connection for my HT system?
For music, what connection is best?
dogmatix

Showing 1 response by bdgregory

LFE is "Low Frequency Effects" which has to do with non-musical low frequency like earthquakes, thunder, etc. I believe the way you have it set up, both music related and Effects related low frequency will be delivered.

Depending on your speakers you may use your sub for both music and LFE, or only for LFE. For example my mains deliver flat response to 20HZ, so my sub is configured strictly for LFE.