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Old 08-29-2021, 04:24 PM
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Hi Bart,

My HT processor is similar to your 8802A. Wondering if you can share your insights on setting up the Special Carbon for music and HT applications so they are seamlessly integrated. Thanks.

Hi,

For stereo, I let de RELs kick in at around 35 Hz.
We started testing lower, because my Vivids do have useful output down to 20 Hz, but this gave the best results so far (I might play around a bit more in the future but I'm already very happy).
I thought it would be subtle, but it isn't.
The difference is not only very audible, you can also feel it.

For surround, I let my processor cross over at 40 Hz for the fronts, and 60 Hz for the centre and rears.
40 Hz is the lowest setting in my Marantz.
I still wonder what took me so long to add the subs, because also here, it makes a huge difference. Those lowest 5-10 Hz really are important.

Overall, those 8K were one of my better audio investments!

Hope this helps,
Bart
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