Where to put sub lead

[Kal Rubinson]

Originally Posted by MyPal

If you set your processor's subs to none & your FLR are set to LARGE, then the processor will send the LFE signal to the fronts. The subs will get the combined unity-gain signal via the LR pre-amp when operating in the passthru mode. Your subs are set at your preferred crossover point say 40Hz to filter out the higher frequencies which will essentially leave you with the LFE.

Messy and unappealing.

[Kal Rubinson]

Originally Posted by Masterlu

I've been doing it this way for years, prompted by the fact SACD does not have a .1 bass track.

Some do.

[MyPal]

Originally Posted by Kal Rubinson

Messy and unappealing.

Having main loudspeakers with a very low bass response & F113s in the rear, It sounds better than dedicating a sub(2) exclusively for LFE.

My processor can accept 3 sub master outputs. I've tried it both ways & also prefer the stereo outs of my pre.

However, I would not recommend this method if your main loudspeakers are not up to the task of rolling off the low frequencies well.