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db difference of LFE vs sub hooked via main

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Posted by magman on May 8, 2001 at 16:30:48

I have a existing 2ch system where I have a sub x-over(@50hz) hooked up btw the pre and power amp. Now integrating the 5ch system(feeding L/R to the existing preamp, C & Rears to its own amp,) I can't utilize the LFE output to the sub, and any Y connector setup from both the 2ch preamp and LFE would be too complicated, if not impossible.

So I end up setting the front to large and no sub. At the current setting(level matched @50hz,) I don't get my sock knocked off when building collapses, earthquakes or planets blowing up. There is no problem with the sub because when playing via 2ch source, organ music, kickdrums & bass guitar does have more oomph with the sub vs w/o it. Do I have to crank up the sub a certain db? I read something about 6db, but am not sure.

Any info would be helpful.

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