Denon 3803 crossover question (1 Viewer)

[JohnMW]

I just picked up the 3803 thanks to this forum (thank you) and I have Klipsch Reference Series III v2 mains and surrounds w/ a pair of SVS 20-39CS+'s. Should I set the 3803 crossover to 80Hz or 60Hz?

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

John,

You didn’t provide any info on your speakers, and I can’t find them on Klipsch’s web site. And I can’t tell from the pictures at your link if where the subs are in relation to the front speakers. It would also be helpful to know what the slope of the receiver’s crossover is (or whatever crossover you’re using).

Very nice pics, by the way.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[John S]

where ever it sounds best.

 

[BobAlbano]

My vote would be for 80hz as the Ref 3's F3 point is about 42 hz if I remember correctly....This will let the Klipsch concentrate on getting the mid-bass and mids correct and not have to worry about the bass...

 

[BrianWoerndle]

I have mine at 60hz with Studio 20s. I am much happier than with 80. I have much better bass response in my room now, and my front soundstage has more depth. My sub is also playing cleaner and louder since it doesn't have as much work to do.

It works great in my room. But it is up to you to decide which is for you. Try both. I think the RF3s will be able to handle the added bass.

 

[JohnMW]

My SVS subs are about 12 ft to the right of the right front speaker and 20ft from the listening position. If I set the internal crossover of the Denon 3803 to 60Hz will the center and surrounds also be filtering 60Hz and above? Looking at the specs of all the speakers it looks like 60Hz could be a viable option.

*Wayne, thanks for the compliment on the pictures.

RF-3 II Towers:

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 37Hz-20kHz±3dB
SENSITIVITY: 98dB @ 1watt/1meter
POWER HANDLING: 150 watts maximum continuous (600 watts peak)
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 ohms
ENCLOSURE TYPE: Bass reflex via rear-mounted port
DRIVE COMPONENTS: Two-way system using one 1" (2.54cm) magnetically shielded, titanium dome compression driver tweeter with a 6" (15.24cm) square 90° x 60° Tractrix® Horn and two 8" (20.32cm) magnetically shielded, aluminum cone woofers
TWEETER: K-105-K 1" (2.54cm) Titanium dome compression driver
HIGH FREQUENCY HORN: 6" square 90°x60° Tractrix® Horn
HIGH FREQUENCY CROSSOVER: 1975Hz
WOOFER: Two K-1083-SB 8" (20.32cm) Cerametallic® cone / cast polymer frame
DIMENSIONS (H x W x D): 38.5" (97.8cm) x 9" (22.9cm) x 16.2" (41cm)
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL: Medium density fiberboard construction (MDF)
FINISH: Black ash vinyl veneer

RS-3 II Surrounds:

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 57Hz-20kHz±3dB
SENSITIVITY: 95dB @ 1watt/1meter (equivalent sound energy)
POWER HANDLING: 110 watts maximum continuous (300 watts peak)
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 ohms
ENCLOSURE TYPE: Sealed
DRIVE COMPONENTS: Two-way system using two 1" (2.54cm) neodymium magnet, titanium dome compression driver tweeters with 6" (15.24cm) square 90° x 60° Tractrix® Horns and one 6.5" (16.5cm) aluminum cone woofer
TWEETER: Two K-106-K 1" (2.54cm) Titanium dome compression drivers
HIGH FREQUENCY HORN: 6" square 90°x60° Tractrix® Horns
HIGH FREQUENCY CROSSOVER: 2100Hz
WOOFER: K-1086-S 6.5" (16.51cm) Cerametallic® cone / cast polymer frame
DIMENSIONS (H x W x D): 8.5" (21.6cm) x 18.7" (47.5cm) x 7.4" (18.8cm)
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL: Medium density fiberboard construction (MDF)
FINISH: Matte-finish Black or White vinyl

RC-3 II Center Channel:

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 62Hz-20kHz±3dB
SENSITIVITY: 97dB @ 1watt/1meter
POWER HANDLING: 150 watts maximum continuous (400 watts peak)
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 ohms
ENCLOSURE TYPE: Sealed
DRIVE COMPONENTS: Two-way system using one 1" (2.54cm) magnetically shielded, titanium dome compression driver tweeter with a 6" (15.24cm) square 90° x 60° Tractrix® Horn and two 6.5" (16.5cm) magnetically shielded, aluminum cone woofers
TWEETER: K-105-KV 1" (2.54cm) Titanium dome compression driver
HIGH FREQUENCY HORN: 6" square 90° x 60° Tractrix® Horn
HIGH FREQUENCY CROSSOVER: 2100Hz
WOOFER: Two K-1085-SV 6.5" (16.51cm) Cerametallic® cone / cast polymer frame
DIMENSIONS (H x W x D): 7.9" (20.1cm) x 22.9" (58.2cm) x 9" (22.8cm)
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL: Medium density fiberboard construction (MDF)
FINISH: Matte-finish Black vinyl