Kenshiro Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Hey guys, sorry to make this thread I'm sure this crossover frequency thing has been talked about lots of times but I really need you guys's help. I recently bought new klipsch speaker's; RB-61 II (LR) - 45Hz-24KHz ± 3dB RC-62 II (Center) - 57Hz-24KHz ± 3dB RB-51 II's (for Surrounds) - 50Hz-24KHz ± 3dB I got the RW-10d for a sub. --- My receiver (Pioneer) gives me the option of 50hz, 80hz and 100 (or 120hz cant remember). For those speakers, which one should I choose? I know THX recommends 80hz and setting the speakers to small, but setting the speakers to small takes the power and punch from the speakers. What do you guys think? Set the speakers to small or large? I think I prefer to put them on large myself though. And considering the speakers I got and the range's, which crossover frequency should I set it to? Help would be much appreciated. Thanks a lot guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panacea Engineering Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Ken, It probably would help to know a little about the room they are in, placement and what you are driving them with (which Pioneer receiver). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I would run MCACC and take the xo from auto-calibration MCACC determine the frequency response of the speaker in ther enviroment. In general, set all speakers as small since you are using a sub and xo at 80 or 100 Keep the sub near the front speakers for better integration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenshiro Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Allright, I'll try this. Thanks for the responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Hey guys, sorry to make this thread I'm sure this crossover frequency thing has been talked about lots of times but I really need you guys's help. I recently bought new klipsch speaker's; RB-61 II (LR) - 45Hz-24KHz ± 3dB RC-62 II (Center) - 57Hz-24KHz ± 3dB RB-51 II's (for Surrounds) - 50Hz-24KHz ± 3dB I got the RW-10d for a sub. --- My receiver (Pioneer) gives me the option of 50hz, 80hz and 100 (or 120hz cant remember). For those speakers, which one should I choose? I know THX recommends 80hz and setting the speakers to small, but setting the speakers to small takes the power and punch from the speakers. What do you guys think? Set the speakers to small or large? I think I prefer to put them on large myself though. And considering the speakers I got and the range's, which crossover frequency should I set it to? Help would be much appreciated. Thanks a lot guys. THX is for movies... If you listen to much music on your system, then you will want the crossover to as close to the capability of your speakers as possible. I used to be conservative, but I learned from personal taste, I wanted my speakers to all have more punch when music is playing. It has not hurt my movie watching experience. If I were you, I would go with 50hz all the way. [] Oh... and make sure you set LFE at 120HZ if there is a setting in your AVR for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themrclean Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 THX is for movies... If you listen to much music on your system, then you will want the crossover to as close to the capability of your speakers as possible. I used to be conservative, but I learned from personal taste, I wanted my speakers to all have more punch when music is playing. It has not hurt my movie watching experience. If I were you, I would go with 50hz all the way. Oh... and make sure you set LFE at 120HZ if there is a setting in your AVR for it! +1, I say let your speakers play everything that they are capable of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobert50 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 I have pretty much the same question, I am running Klipsch RB61 11's as my front(mains) speakers, and Klipsch center channel and Klipsch satellites for the rear(which I only use for movies and TV for surround sound)my front speakers are rated at +-3 45Hz-24kHz+-3, and can handle 400 watts, and my center and satellites can handle 200 watts so it should be safe to run my Pioneer reciever at 50Hz crossover from the speakers to my sub right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 From what I understand you get a more proper in room phase response with a single crossover frequency for all the speakers. For this reason it’s best to have as many of the speakers set to the same crossover frequency as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/19/2022 at 6:58 AM, Bobert50 said: I have pretty much the same question, I am running Klipsch RB61 11's as my front(mains) speakers, and Klipsch center channel and Klipsch satellites for the rear(which I only use for movies and TV for surround sound)my front speakers are rated at +-3 45Hz-24kHz+-3, and can handle 400 watts, and my center and satellites can handle 200 watts so it should be safe to run my Pioneer reciever at 50Hz crossover from the speakers to my sub right I'd go higher. The small woofers in your RBs and whatever else you're using aren't going to put out much bass. 80Hz is what I'd recommend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Can’t go wrong with 80 really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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