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Thoughts on Subwoofer set-up?

I'm considering getting my first sub woofer for my 2channel system. In doing my research I see there are two schools of thought on how to properly integrate a sub into your system: (1) Allow your speakers to run full-range and use the sub to augment the sound; (2) Allow the sub to take over the speaker's low frequency duties via crossover settings. I realize that in both methods proper placement and room equalization is critcal. Assuming placement and room issues are resolved, which integration method usually delivers the more satisfying musical experience?
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mt10425
1,138 posts
 
You answered your question already. Your research showed both ways work for people. Now, you have to do the work.
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zmanastronomy
738 posts
 
I found letting the speaker do as much as possible and the sub do as least as possible is a much better sound.
The sub wont sound as good as the speaker in most cases.
So keeping it to a minimum is better in most cases.
Mt10425 is correct, you have to try it both ways and let the voices in you head tell you which one to live with.
Unfortunatly, my voices never shut up.
tbromgard
814 posts
 
I agree with the above comments, and will add that I prefer my speakers running full range and sub to augment.One advantage to this arrangement is using the amp which powers th speakers to also power the sub (even if you have a powered sub) so the same amp is running all. IMO this arrangement leads to a more uniform sound.
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