Receiver Center Speaker Settings LARGE or small?

salfand
salfand Posts: 11
edited August 2011 in Speakers
Hi Guys,

I just got my new Center CSi-A6 (WOW it's huge speaker monster :smile: )
Can you please advice how should I configure it in the Receiver setup (Yamaha RX-V565) should it be Large or small?
Also I notice the following in the Receiver setup:
Crossover Freq. 90Hz
Is it the correct configuration?

Thanks

Shmulik.
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited August 2011
    I'd run it at small and 80hz, that's the general consensus around here.
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  • HTguru1982
    HTguru1982 Posts: 1,066
    edited August 2011
    I think the less expensive Yamaha's only offer a 90hz crossover point if set to small. But what B said. Set to small and let your sub do the rest.
    Display: Sony 42" LCD
    Sources: Harman Kardon DVD-27,
    Panasonic DMP-BDT110 blu ray player
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    Amps: Sonance Sonamp 260(fronts),
    Kenwood KM-894(surrounds)
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  • salfand
    salfand Posts: 11
    edited August 2011
    HTguru1982 wrote: »
    I think the less expensive Yamaha's only offer a 90hz crossover point if set to small. But what B said. Set to small and let your sub do the rest.

    I don't have sub. I have Polk RTi-A7 as front speakers.
    If I will set the center as "Large" will it harm the speaker?
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  • nwohlford
    nwohlford Posts: 700
    edited August 2011
    salfand wrote: »
    I don't have sub. I have Polk RTi-A7 as front speakers.
    If I will set the center as "Large" will it harm the speaker?

    It won't harm the speaker, but you will get better sound if the below 90 Hz is sent to the front speakers (i.e., set the center to small).

    I would be careful with the volume level on your AVR since driving those speakers is a lot to ask of it.
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  • SRTer
    SRTer Posts: 372
    edited August 2011
    nwohlford wrote: »
    It won't harm the speaker, but you will get better sound if the below 90 Hz is sent to the front speakers (i.e., set the center to small).

    I would be careful with the volume level on your AVR since driving those speakers is a lot to ask of it.

    I don't think the AVR is programed to send the remaining lower frequencies from the 90Hz crossover to the front L/R speakers. It should only send those frequencies to the sub which is missing, therefore they will be attenuated from your sound stage until you run a sub.

    I have ran my CSi A6 full range (LARGE) without hurting it. However, it made the sound a little muddy and the EQ for the center had to have some bass removed for protection of the speaker.

    A sub is recommend for your next purchase.
    Fronts: Polk RTi A9
    Center: Polk CSI A6
    Rears: Polk RTi A7
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-35 (140 watts x 7)
    Amplifier: Adcom GFA-555 Mk.II (200 watt @ 8 ohms)
    Sub: Polk DSW PRO 500 (10 inch, 200 Watt)
    TV: Samsung 59 inch 3D Plasma 600 Hz PN59D7000
    Sources: Samsung BD-D6700 3D Blu-ray Player, DirecTV, PS3, iPhone 4 and IPod Classic with Apple Lossless Tracks
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  • salfand
    salfand Posts: 11
    edited August 2011
    SRTer wrote: »
    I don't think the AVR is programed to send the remaining lower frequencies from the 90Hz crossover to the front L/R speakers. It should only send those frequencies to the sub which is missing, therefore they will be attenuated from your sound stage until you run a sub.

    I have ran my CSi A6 full range (LARGE) without hurting it. However, it made the sound a little muddy and the EQ for the center had to have some bass removed for protection of the speaker.

    A sub is recommend for your next purchase.

    Thank you very much.
    Even though you have sub you setup the center as Large?
    How can I set EQ to the center?
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  • SRTer
    SRTer Posts: 372
    edited August 2011
    salfand wrote: »
    Thank you very much.
    Even though you have sub you setup the center as Large?
    How can I set EQ to the center?

    You should "almost, always run your center setting (SMALL) with 80Hz crossover". It l's a very good rule of thumb.

    I tried the full range (LARGE) setting just to see for myself.

    You can go into you AVR's settings andd adjust any of your speakers at will. For specific information on you AVR's adjustment. See your owners manual because I have not owned a Yam AVR, thus I can't tell you the proper steps.
    Fronts: Polk RTi A9
    Center: Polk CSI A6
    Rears: Polk RTi A7
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-35 (140 watts x 7)
    Amplifier: Adcom GFA-555 Mk.II (200 watt @ 8 ohms)
    Sub: Polk DSW PRO 500 (10 inch, 200 Watt)
    TV: Samsung 59 inch 3D Plasma 600 Hz PN59D7000
    Sources: Samsung BD-D6700 3D Blu-ray Player, DirecTV, PS3, iPhone 4 and IPod Classic with Apple Lossless Tracks
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  • salfand
    salfand Posts: 11
    edited August 2011
    SRTer wrote: »
    You should "almost, always run your center setting (SMALL) with 80Hz crossover". It l's a very good rule of thumb.

    I tried the full range (LARGE) setting just to see for myself.

    You can go into you AVR's settings andd adjust any of your speakers at will. For specific information on you AVR's adjustment. See your owners manual because I have not owned a Yam AVR, thus I can't tell you the proper steps.

    Ok. will do that
    Thanks a lot.
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited August 2011
    I'd run it large.

    While I was set at Small I was using half of my LSiC speaker. Large just sounds better IMO. Try it both ways and go with what you like.
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • rebuy
    rebuy Posts: 695
    edited August 2011
    I agree with Monster Jam.
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