[Jasper994]

I recently purchased the BX10s to go with my BX8 (non-a) monitors. The sub can be crossed over anywhere from 200Hz to 50Hz. The BX8s are relatively flat to 37Hz. My questions is, what is the optimum crossover point, and why?

My first inclination was to set the crossover as low as possible (50Hz), but a couple people I've talked to seem to think 80Hz would be better.

While I can certainly try to just do it by ear, I'd like to know if there are any suggested methods and the reasoning behind said methods.

Thanks!

 

[roadtonowhere08]

If it were me, I would go 60hz. I think 80 is too high and can sometimes call attention to the sub. Usually they say that the less work the mids do below 80hz the better to improve clarity. Personally, I would trade a hint of clarity for true omni directional bass.

 

[Jeff Guidry]

Here's a good article I found on the subject. It might help your decision:

http://www.soundstage.com/maxdb/maxdb200101.htm

 

[Redo]

For music, I'd probably do 60hz. For movies though, the extra slam makes a 80hz crossover worth it.

If possible, checkout RoomEQ wizard and pickup a RadioShack SPL meter. You can measure your FR and adjust accordingly. *warning*, you're probably better off not knowing what your very own FR looks like

. Not unless you like to be disappointed or like to spend a lot of money on room treatments.

 

[Jasper994]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Guidry /img/forum/go_quote.gif Here's a good article I found on the subject. It might help your decision: http://www.soundstage.com/maxdb/maxdb200101.htm

Thanks, guess I'm going to run it at 80 for a while and see how I like it.

 

[JadeEast]

I thought this was an excellent article on sub set up.
Written by Bob Katz!!

http://www.digido.com/bob-katz/subwoofers.html

 

[LFF]

80 dude. 80.