Crossover

nikolas812
nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
edited December 2007 in Speakers
I was just curious as to where other members set there crossover. I only have a 2 channel rig right now with no sub. I had mine set a 60hz to try get my speakers to go as low as they could when needed (RT800i's). Well I recently played around with it a little bit and found 120hz or 130hz to be the best. By doing this I can give them a lot more bass without fear of distortion and a little more volume. The end result was amazing. I am very pleased with the results to say the least.

How do you have yours set?
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited December 2007
    About the same here. On 2-channel, it's a dedicated system with Carver gear and SRS II's running full. HT is 7.1 with high side around 70 to 80Hz and the Sunfire sub around 60 to 65Hz.
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  • lanion
    lanion Posts: 843
    edited December 2007
    Even with my LSi9s crossed over at 80hz they produce a HUGE peak at 50hz in my room -- even with massive bass traps. I might try increasing it to 100hz so my subs can do their job better.

    Don't forget that crossover isn't an instant thing! There is a slope and room acoustics come into play in a very strong way at low frequencies.
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