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Subwoofer Settings

God Almighty...googling a speaker question you need to be a freaking mathematician.

I could use some help. Just to get me started, from a 2 channel amp should I connect to the sub using low pass or high pass RCA connection? Should I be using 1 or 2 cables?

As a starting point where should the crossover be?




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brian_holmes OP
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Sorry I’m frustrated. Don’t mean to be a dick.
Okay high pass. Good. LFE is for an AVR right? Do I use l/r RCA connection or just one?
Arcam SA20 integrated amp
B&W CM5 speakers
Frequency response ± 3dB 52 - 22000 Hz
SVS SB NSD sub
Yamaha CD600 CD player
Bluesound Node2i
Room is 10x14

Right now I don’t know a good starting point for crossover.

erik_squires
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Hi Brian,
So, low-pass means, it passes low frequencies.  High-pass passes high frequencies.

You want a lowpass to the subs, high pass to the main. 
80 Hz is the THX standard and a useful starting point.
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brian_holmes OP
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"You want a lowpass to the subs, high pass to the main."

In terms of connections could you spell it out for me?

erik_squires
16,051 posts
 
Brian,
You are the one who used the terms.  If you have a sub, I suggest you start with the manual there.

Best,
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brian_holmes OP
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I’ve done that. Still confused. The manual only discusses using the sub with an AVR. Another said my amp should be connected to the high pass on the sub. Should I be using l/r or just 1 cable. Using high pass the sub crossover should be at 80Hz?
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