Probably a dumb question

[Tennhioland]

I have an Onkyo TX-SR600 receiver, monitor 70s in the front, monitor 40s in the back, and a CS2 center. No sub at this point.

My question, when I do get a sub and adjust all the settings, will the monitor 70s now sound a lot better because the four drivers will be dedicated to mid frequencies, instead of having to handle the lows as well? I know the system will sound better with the sub, but just curious if you're getting a 2 for 1 improvement with better bass, and allowing the fronts to worry about the mids and highs only.

Make any sense? Thanks.

[Glowrdr]

Yeah, you should notice a couple of things. The sounds will be more defined because of the seperation, and they should be louder/clearer because you would be just powering the mids/highs which are the least of your power concerns. Takes the wieght off the shoulders of your AVR basically.

[Jonn Wain]

There are no dumb questions. Wait a minute, yes there are, I ask them all the time !!!!

[pearsall001]

I have an Onkyo TX-SR600 receiver, monitor 70s in the front, monitor 40s in the back, and a CS2 center. No sub at this point.

My question, when I do get a sub and adjust all the settings, will the monitor 70s now sound a lot better because the four drivers will be dedicated to mid frequencies, instead of having to handle the lows as well? I know the system will sound better with the sub, but just curious if you're getting a 2 for 1 improvement with better bass, and allowing the fronts to worry about the mids and highs only.

Make any sense? Thanks.

Sounds like you might be on to something. http://www.ecoustics.com/electronics...es/128214.html. Nothing is set in stone so play around with the XO settings & go with what sounds best. I'll bet it's either 60/80hz though.

[cnh]

Welcome to Club Polk!

Phil is absolutely right!

Even though M70s are rated to 40hz +/- 3db, remember that it takes more and more POWER to provide a 40hz tone at the same loudness as mid/higher frequencies. This is most notable when you add a power amp into the mix with an AVR. Even with my Onkyo 805 which is quite the power master, a 200 watt x 2 (8 ohm), power amp driving the M-70s as Full Range speakers tightens up their low bass and gives it more 'authority'. So yes, adding a sub and running the M-70s at 60hz or higher will make things sound better.

Have fun!

cnh