Setting my crossover

ode
ode Posts: 58
edited August 2005 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I just set up a Dayton 150w 12" powered sub, it has a variable setpoint from 40hz to 160hz. I have 4 R50's for my HT setup and an HK DPR 2005 driving it. The specs for the R50 say Lower -3dB Limit 50Hz so what should I set the sub up for? If I turn the amp past -15db it is too loud for the room, not distorted just LOUD. Right now I have it at about 80 hz
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited August 2005
    yep..!!

    I think most will agree...that`s a good place to put it
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,646
    edited August 2005
    Depends on what you listen to most. Movies or music.

    80hz is easily localized considering the crossover frequency is a gradual roll off, which means it would extend into 90hz, if not higher. So 80hz is for movies, IE: What THX standards are.

    For music, it really depends on you - some like it where their mains shut off, some like it a lil higher. I have mine set right around 60hz... probally should have it turned down more and crossed lower... but I'm looking for my sound, not perfection ;)

    Up to you man...play around with it.
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  • nellis8166
    nellis8166 Posts: 292
    edited August 2005
    I would agree, I have mine set at 80. It can be a touch weak for music in some cases. If so I just turn the gain up on the sub as needed.
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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited August 2005
    For 2 ch mine is around 50 - 70 hz but ht I move it up a little to compensate for the crossover point on my receiver (100 hz at avr :( ). This is why I love having a remote for my sub.... much easier to fiddle with these things yet still remain in the sweet spot :D
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