Sometimes it seems we all get a bit crazy over this bass-management issue. My system comprises of surrounds and a center with quite decent frequency responses, in fact I used the surrounds for a short time in another 2-ch only system and they worked VERY well. Remember simple 2-ch systems...
"Plus, I think the "double bass" issue has been addressed with the Rotel, so none of this may be needed." Charles, I've been away from all audio/hometheater boards for a while. Has Rotel come up with a firmware fix for this double bass issue or is it the $100 hardware fix? Bill