Subwoofer/Crossover/SPL Questions (1 Viewer)

[RobSB]

Hey, I just ordered my first HT system (Fluance SX-HTB, Dayton 10" sub, and H/K AVR-225 receiver) and am eagerly awaiting its arrival. I have two questions:

1. The crossover on the 225 is set at 100. I have been reading that it's a little high and 80 is ideal. The 225 was highly recommended by many people! Is this a real problem or nothing to worry about?

2. Is it ok to put my subwoofer near the seating instead of the TV, by the rear left speaker? I guess I could put it up front, but it would be easier in the back.

3. Does anybody in the Los Angeles area have a SPL meter they would be willing to lend to me for a little while? I know calibration is a must, but I can't justify a $50 SPL meter that I'm going to use once or twice. Avia or DVE would also be nice, but I'll probably end up buying Avia.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Vince Maskeeper]

I've been on the forum for about 5 years now, and I've heard this exact same thing literally HUNDREDS of times- and nearly every single time the person will later post that it was a great investment, and that they used it far more often than they originally thought.

It is the wisest $50 you can spend on your system, hands down. You will use it a few times per year, and you will have it so when you geta ll your friends, family and guests addicted to this hobby- you can be the hero who comes in and has all these high-tech tools to help them with their setup

Trust me, $50 could not be better spent in the realm of HT.

 

[Anthony*B]

wow Rob, you have a VERY similar setup to what i have now (exact same speakers, different receiver)...i think you will be VERY pleased for the money...
as for calibration, I, like you havent yet plunked down for a SPL meter, but will when financial times get better
for now, all I did is sit in my primary listening & let the test pattern in my receiver cycle through & closed my eyes & tried to get each speaker at the same volume (or at the same volume I perceived) - primitive yes, but it's all you/I can do for now I guess...please let us know what you think of the Fluance/Dayton combo...I think it's the best low price (and I mean low as in everything for under 500$ low) combo available...