Does your Sub freq setting change when going from movies to music??

[MRWILLL]

Hello...


We all love the powerful low low Lf that we get from our sub(s) for movies. I'd like to know if any of you folks change your sub settings when you go to DVD music and CD's?


I was messing around with my sub settings (2-ch w/sub using Lexicon's X-over) and loved the 120hz setting for music. I usually had the sub set at 40hz for movies. The sound went from a powerful open hand to a very tight fist. Does anyone use the X-over in their sub? If you have more than one sub, how many subs do you lisen to with DVD music/CD's? In the 5.1/7.1 mode for DVD concerts, do you keep the same sub freq as for movies? Thanks!!




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[ThomasW]

I don't change the XO point, but I increase the output from the sub several db for video




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[Robbie]

MRWILL,

No I don't change the settings on my sub when switching from HT to music.

Robbie

[Lexman]

Yeah, if my sub has mayo on it, I usually change it out to mustard. :B

Actually, sometimes, I find I prefer my speakers set to full range, and no subs for some music. But if I am in a rockin slammin sort of mood, I leave them as is.

Fact is, not many high power subs can keep up with the tightness of good 3-way speakers. Size or the driver dictates a lot of this along with reduced SPLs, and enclosure construction. The best subs for music, mostly use 8-10" woofers. 12-15 you begin to get some flap. Flap is great for movies, but not so great for music. Sure, there can be exceptions to any generalization. But for the most part, I find the above to hold true.

Lex

[JohanK]

I bypass the sub amp's x-over and use the crossover in my preamp (80 Hz) with movies and music. I raise the sub out level by 3 dB when watching movies.

I tried a couple of different configurations (including external crossover and using the L&R main preouts + sub x-over) but I settled on keeping it simple in the end.

[SteveF]

Hi Mr. Will, Any relation to the famous one?? I have only one sub, actually I have 2 but only use one. I can't change the xover on the sub because of my receiver, which xover's at 80hz. It seems to work fine for me, 120hz xover is definitely tooo high for anything as far as I'm concerned, way too much into the lower midrange, and that would also be too directional. But if it works for you, that's cool. Who's to say what's right and what's wrong, well a lot of people do actually !! But let's face it, "they're the ones who ARE wrong"!! Enjoy it while you can !!
Happy Holidays. Peace SteveF




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