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sebackman
10-26-2010, 12:26 AM
Dear all,

I'm using two JBL SUB1500 in separate closed cabinets as subswoffers in my 5.1 system. They are placed right rear in the room and I'm using a digital x-over.

I would really appreciate some input on how you hook up you subwoofers to your systems. I understand that this may differ from system to system and room to room but maybe there is some basic ideas/trends to add to my thinking.

What slope do you use (6db, 12db....48db)?
What type of filters (analog, digital, Butterworth, Linkwitz-Riley, Bessel) do you use?
What frequency do you use? Different for movie and music?
Do you have the same x-over point in sub x-over and main system or do you do overlap?
Why?

-Grateful for you input
//RoB

sebackman
10-27-2010, 01:31 PM
No one using subwoofers?? :blink:

//RoB

louped garouv
10-27-2010, 01:43 PM
No one using subwoofers?? :blink:

//RoB

i use a "DJ Crossover" from a company called "sound environments" in NJ

http://www.audioheritage.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?22163-Anyone-else-using-active-X-O&p=220369&viewfull=1#post220369

timc
10-27-2010, 01:48 PM
I would use a Crown XTi. Choose model with enough power.

Then use the built inn crossover. 24 or 48dB linkwitz.

Robh3606
10-27-2010, 08:24 PM
Hello Rob

I am using 24db L/R on my LE-14A L+R subs at 50Hz. These crossover to E-145's in 5 cubic ft boxes. I chose 50hz for 2 reasons I get good integration with the E-145's and 50 Hz is the where the displacement peak is for the LE-14's in my boxes. With the 6db down point at the crossover frequency I only get 1/4 the power there so it helps limit the excursion at the peak displacement. Works great I have never had the old boys bottom out.

I use the THX 80Hz crossover point on my LFE B380 which is about to get a brother. That will give me a pair for a bit more headroom for the more demanding sound tracks. I typically don't hit the mass rings but it's real close so I want more safety margin down there.

Rob:)

JuniorJBL
10-28-2010, 05:25 AM
My sub1500's are crossed at 50 hz 24 db L/R. Using an Ashley Parametric (about a 4db boost at 20hz 2.2 cuft sealed enc) and a Rane E/C. Powered by a Crown K2.
I run my mains at full freq in the theater.

This is just what I have found works well in my room. Anything higher you start to really hear the subs taking over!!