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"double the -3dB spec of the main speakers, and adjust it from there." What does that mean exactly ?

I have a little amp that seems to work for me. I plug the two wires from the sub into it and connect the amp to the subwoofer pre out on my receiver. It doesn't seem as punchy as when I had it connected straight to the receiver, but it does the job. In fact, it sounds a bit better than before...

I thought that sounded a bit odd to me, too. I did some more reading and see that most places were saying "Your best bet is to set the subwoofer crossover frequency to match the rating of the speakers, then turn the frequency higher if you hear a "hole" between the subwoofer and the speakers—for...

After years, I finally got my subwoofer hooked back up. Unfortunately, all my crossover knowledge has completely left me. Currently, my center, fronts, and surrounds are set to 80hz, which I've heard is the standard. Fine. My question is...what should I set the subwoofer (it's a passive one, if...