Subwoofer output with Rotel gear

[cmr15]

I have a 1067 and I can't seem to get decent LFE output through my sub. I have set sub to max and am using the sub1 pre-out of the 1067. My sub is a REL strata III and I get great output throught the line-level connection for 2 channel music. Should I use an interconnect which takes the sub1 and sub2 pre-outs and combines them via RCA to the LFE input of the sub?

Thanks

[DJDREW]

Try changing your speaker to small and see if it sounds any better.

[PewterTA]

One thing that comes to mind, you have your speakers set to small and your crossover set to ~80hz?

Do you have Avia or the like to test to make sure you have all your settings are correct? It sounds like something isn't set up right if you aren't getting anything to the sub. With the two channel stereo...that almost makes me think you have the speaker lines running through the High Filter on the sub?!

[cmr15]

Try changing your speaker to small and see if it sounds any better.

I did try small and it really didn't make a difference.

Thanks

Craig

[cmr15]

One thing that comes to mind, you have your speakers set to small and your crossover set to ~80hz?

Do you have Avia or the like to test to make sure you have all your settings are correct? It sounds like something isn't set up right if you aren't getting anything to the sub. With the two channel stereo...that almost makes me think you have the speaker lines running through the High Filter on the sub?!

The REL has two separate inputs with individual volume controls, one for LFE (an RCA connection) and a line level neutrik cable (it's in parallel with the fronts, connected at the speaker binding posts of the 1067 for the front two speakers).

Craig

[DJDREW]

Clearify something, are you using the speaker outputs or the RCA outputs of the RSX 1067?

[PewterTA]

CMR, you don't want both hooked up at the same time... I think that could possibly be your problem. Only connect either the LP filter or the HP filter.

Typically, and I can't speak for all subs, but when you connect the speaker outputs (using speaker wire from your receiver to the sub) this will CUT out the LP filter (aka, all LFE).

What I would suggest is that you disconnect the HP (speaker connects) filter, and use only the LP filter (RCA CABLE). Then set up your receiver with all the speakers as small and I bet you will then gain the LFE you've been missing.

I know all sub "manuals" and people I've talked to tell you not to connect both at the same time.