Blending RTI A1s with my PSW650.

danny69

What crossover setting would you recommend I set my A1s at in my receiver's bass management section? I currently have it set at 80hz but I was wondering if it should be a little lower because the A1's are rated at -3db at 60hz.

Thanks!

Erik Tracy

This is really a personal preference experimentation process.

I'd start at 80hz and just experiment. If your AVR has memory settings then save different xover settings and let your ears decide what you like best.

tonyb

When you see a spec like that, it's a gradual roll off, it doesn't just stop at 60. I probably wouldn't go any lower than 70 on the crossover but as already said, let your ears judge. Just for giggles too, if your using the crossover in the receiver, make sure the one in the sub isn't activated also. You do that by turning the crossover on the sub all the way up to it's highest value.

danny69

Thanks folks. It's a Sony STR-DA4ES receiver. I have it connected to the subs LFE input which bypasses the sub's crossover. I'm trying 70hz now. I really can't tell the difference between that and 80hz. What I was wanting to do is use as much of the A1's range as practical and only use the sub where needed. I retired my old polk RM3000 speakers and am loving the A1s. I still love the RM3000 setup for music but was tired of all the bass modules scattered everywhere. I had 3. haha. I've been a fan of polk since 1993 when I bought the RM setup. I was startled by how good those sounded back in the day. Glad to be here!

Erik Tracy

This is purely personal preference here - so focus on what is most enjoyable for you.

For me it was maximizing musical enjoyment. Pick out a track that you know well for bass and use that as your 'reference' to experiment with.

If you get lost, confused, can't tell a difference - then no biggy - fall back to the recommended guideline of 80hz

danny69

thanks