Subwoofer crossover setting question

john22614

I just bought a new PSW1000 to go with my LSI9's and C. I'm running a Yamaha rxv60 as a pre to an Anthem MCA 3 amp....and all is good. I'm using the LFE out from the AVR to the sub with a Y splitter. The crossover on the AVR is set at 90hz and can't be changed. The 9's and Lsic are set to "small".


I have noticed, however, that using a splitter to the sub allows me to adjust the crossover in the sub setting all the way up to 140HZ. When I do this.....it sounds pretty good. As you know, the PSW100 is a high quality musical sub....but I'm wondering....am I over doing it? The volume of the sub is set a modest amount....in the "just there" range. Does this setting give me better quality bass than say 90hz which would allow the 9's to handle the 90 - 140 range on their own? Am I violating some sacrid code of bass management by setting the sub crossover this high and defeating the sound of the 9's in this range?

I really value the opinions expressed on this forum and love my Polk speakers....very interested what you all think on this issue.

Thanks, John