Help for the new guy

MATTKNIGHT3
MATTKNIGHT3 Posts: 29
edited February 2004 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Well, I'm not asking this question without having done some research. I just cant seem to find an answer that would be right for my setup. Go figure:p

So heres what I have...

H/K AVR 330 leading my
Rotel RMB 1075 - 5 channel x 120w for the fronts center and rears
Speakers are
Front: RT 55i's
Center: CSi 40
Rear: RT 35i's
Sub: Klipsch KSW 12

Now my question is should I be running the subwoofer the way I currently have it set up (through the sub-out) or should I be doing something different?? It doesnt make sense that I use the front channel spkr outputs to power the subwoofer, but from what I've read I might have something to gain from doing this. What gives?? Also, I use a y splitter from the sub pre out on my H/K and run my RCA's from there to my PSW. Am I gaining anything from this? It seems if I unplug one of the RCA plugs I get little to no difference in sound output. This leads me to believe that the y-splitter renders itself useless. Should that be the case?? I'm stumped. Can anyone help guide me?

I was truly impressed with the KSW 12 when I demo'd (sp) it, but now that I have it at home I'm thinking I will need another one to achieve the sound and volume I would like.

If nothing else, thanks for listening.
Matt-
Home theater:
Harmon/Kardon, Rotel, NAD, Panasonic, Polk RT 55i's, RT35i's and Csi40
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited February 2004
    Sounds to me like you have everything set up properly, calibration notwithstanding. Nice speakers, too, and obviously plenty of power. I also run a cable out of the subwoofer out jack on my receiver, and then Y-split that to the Right & Left RCA jacks In on my subwoofer.

    Regarding subwoofers: I took the advise of 'The Doctor' a month or two ago, and backed off my receiver's subwoofer preamp gain to -5 for movies, and -7 for all others; I then turned the subwoofer volume on the sub itself to the halfway point; this REALLY cleaned up the output and blended the presentation nicely. All tones are set flat, and no LFE dynamic range compression. Placement of the sub is also critical, probably the most critical. If you've done everything that you can do, and still aren't happy with the performance of the sub ... sell it and buy the best sub there is in the price range you're in; and it probably isn't a Klipsch.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • Ceruleance
    Ceruleance Posts: 991
    edited February 2004
    Dude, you've got an AVR-330 and you arent using 7.1? I hope thats next on your upgrade path.
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  • MATTKNIGHT3
    MATTKNIGHT3 Posts: 29
    edited February 2004
    Loud&Clear

    Thanks for the reassuring, began to think that maybe I didnt have everything hooked up right. As for the Klipsch - I am in the military and bought it at the base exchange. You cant beat tax free sales, not to mention it was my first sub, and havent upgraded. I am a die hard Polk fan and you can bet when I have the funds I will have a Polk.

    Ceruleance

    Your right about my needing to upgrade to 7.1. The same lovely wife that bought me the AVR-330 would like me to wait before buying another Rotel amp. I guess thats the name of the game, start small and work your way up. I dont know, I dont think I'm doing to bad for a young guy on a limited buget. Your right though, and rest assured I've got my eyes on another amp... Just have to butter up the wife first:D

    Thanks guys.
    Home theater:
    Harmon/Kardon, Rotel, NAD, Panasonic, Polk RT 55i's, RT35i's and Csi40
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