Crossover points for Klipsch RF's?

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Dolby Digital mastering expects a cross over of 80 Hz. Best to imitate it. The ear generally cannot distinguish the location of sounds below 80 hz. Setting the crossover higher than 80 Hz may locate sounds from the subwoofer rather than the correct speaker. Set it on the receiver. The subwoofer should then be set to something higher than 80 - should not matter what unless you are using the speaker connections for satellite speakers that are provided on most subwoofers.

Selecting LFE + mains sends bass to speakers set to large as well as to the sub woofer. This can be better if you have a low cost subwoofer or fronts. This is because the bass is reproduced from multiple sources rather than one source, and hence generally sounds better. May also sound better if your room has lots of reflections by evening out some.

Selecting LFE sends bass from speakers set to large to that speaker only. Using good quality fronts, this is likely to offer better sounding bass. I find that subwoofers (even good quality ones) are best left to handle the LFE only (and the bass from the centre and surrounds - set to small).

As in all things, trust your ears.... the right set up for your room is the one that sounds best.