For you HT Audio peeps - what crossover do you use for your sub?

[GPUCommando]

I'm mainly using my receiver/speaker/sub combo for music listening. What crossover would you recommend for music? I've kept it at 60 hz for a long time @ 50% volume - but it quickly fatigues the ears or is insanely loud. I dropped it to 40 hz today and I'm enjoying it more, but Hope I'm not cutting out intended bass response.

Setup:

Yamaha RX-V363 5.1 Receiver
2 x Insignia NB-2111 Bookshelves
2 x BIC Venturi Bookshelves
1 x Yamaha YST-SW216 8" Subwoofer (Digital)

 

[aznx]

80..

 

[Syndicated_Death]

80hz

 

[H-Money]

for stereo setup, whatever gives me the smoothest bass transitions

the hometheater, 80hz (make sure you are letting the receiver control the crossover)

 

[GPUCommando]

Sub placement may be a problem too. I'll play around.

Maybe I'll try it at 80 hz and turn the LFE volume down.

 

[Syndicated_Death]

what is the current placement of your sub?

 

[GPUCommando]

I have a flat single surface desk. The sub sits directly to the right of the desk next to the wall.

I think I figured it out. I turned it back to 80 hz, then dropped the volume through the receiver. It seems to be more natural sounding now.

 

[Syndicated_Death]

like I said I have mine set to 80hz and generally I rarely increase the volume on my sub beyond 25%. but most of that is dependent on listening preference.