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Subs
May 10, 2016 17:18:52 GMT
Post by starandchlorisse on May 10, 2016 17:18:52 GMT
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Subs
May 11, 2016 17:30:50 GMT
Post by Ethan Winer on May 11, 2016 17:30:50 GMT
Those subs have different capabilities, but I'm sure the less expensive model will be fabulous. Both have RCA inputs and outputs, though the SB13 has XLR in addition to RCA. Either way, you do not want to split the signal manually. Use the crossover built into the subwoofer. That's what it's there for!
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May 13, 2016 18:37:44 GMT
Post by Ed Mullen - SVS on May 13, 2016 18:37:44 GMT
In a PC-based audio system with a sound card, the best way to connect the SB-2000 is to use a mini-jack to stereo RCA adapter (like you stated above) and connect both L/R channels to the SB-2000. Run a full-range signal via XLR to the powered monitors (as stated above).
Then adjust subwoofer volume and the low pass filter to blend with the speakers - usually about 50-60 Hz on the low pass will work fine with powered monitors.
Ed Mullen - SVS
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May 13, 2016 18:44:22 GMT
Post by Ed Mullen - SVS on May 13, 2016 18:44:22 GMT
All powered monitors have a built-in high pass filter in the amplifier designed to roll-off the bass response below the usable extension limits of the loudspeaker. They also typically have a limiter to prevent the speaker from being over-driven. The combination of the on-board HPF and limiter in the powered monitor makes them almost bullet-proof and are designed to be fed a full-range signal.
So generally there is no need to use the on-board high pass filter of the subwoofer (which is fixed at 80 Hz in the case of the SB-2000) to filter the bass from the powered monitors. Most powered monitors roll-off in the 40-50 Hz range, so a low pass filter setting of 50-60 Hz on the subwoofer will usually work just fine and result in a bit of overlap and blending.
With that said, you are certainly welcome to use the on-board HPF in the subwoofer in which case the line-outs should be connected to the powered monitors. In this situation, the low pass on the subwoofer should be set to about 80 Hz (experiment by ear for the final value).
Ed Mullen - SVS
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Post by Ethan Winer on May 13, 2016 19:31:23 GMT
Thanks very much Ed for showing up and helping out. Please stick around. As you know I'm a huge fan of SVS subwoofers, and I talk them up at every chance.
--Ethan
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Post by Ethan Winer on May 13, 2016 19:33:37 GMT
The main reason I usually suggest rolling off lows (using a crossover) on the main speakers is to reduce distortion and allow greater output. If the sub takes over at 80 Hz, that reduces the burden on the mains.
--Ethan
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