Setup with no sub

[torotot]

I have the Panasonic SC-HT400 Receiver shown in the link below. I also have the RTi6 for fronts, CSi3 for center and the stock surrounds that came with the Panasonic package.

http://www.panasonic.ca/english/audiovideo/audio/hometheatre/scht400.asp

I finally bought the PSW404 subwoofer. I noticed that I do not have the SUB OUT RCA on the receiver. I only have one speaker out for the subwoofer so I have connected this to 1 of the 2 speaker inputs of the subwoofer. Is this the best way to hook the system up?

What is the optimum cut off frequency for the front speakers (RTi6)?

[Dr. Spec]

You only have one choice - speaker level connection.

I would imagine the Panny AVR does all the bass management and blends the subwoofer XO with the rest of the channels. It is probably around 150 Hz.

I would not use the filter on the subwoofer; set it to the highest setting and let the Panny figure out the rest.

A better AVR will have more conventional BM and will allow you to get more from your Polk speakers and 404 sub.

[gatemplin]

What is "one speaker out for the subwoofer"? Isn't this the sub out RCA? I am confused.

[Dr. Spec]

It's an unpowered subwoofer that the receiver powers with a 6th channel from its amp.

So you connect it like a regular speaker.

The RCA connection uses a low voltage (millivolt) signal to the subwoofer's separate amplifier.

[gatemplin]

Thanks Doc , I understand now. I hadn't heard of this before.