Crossovers for Ventriloquist + STF2 Speaker System

[kirt]

Hello,

I just installed my new Ventriloquist + STF2 speaker system. I have a Harman Kardon V330 receiver that lets me set the crossovers. Can someone tell me exactly what frequencies I should use for (1) the satellite speakers and (2) the center speaker?

The STF manual states the crossover should be "the lowest frequency your... speakers will output (the frequency they are "-3 dB" at)." But what are these frequencies for the satellite and center speakers?

By the way, I am using the ventriloquist set up, wiring my left and right front speakers through the center speaker. (Currently, the Ventriloquist switch is On.) I am also using the Sub Out on my receiver and I have set the Crossover switch to OUT on my STF2.

Thanks,

Kirt

[maze446]

The crossover should be set at 80Hz for all speakers. That is the lowest frequency the speakers can play. It is also the crossover that is recommended by HSU for the Ventriloqusit speakers.

[kirt]

The crossover should be set at 80Hz for all speakers. That is the lowest frequency the speakers can play. It is also the crossover that is recommended by HSU for the Ventriloqusit speakers.
Okay, but does the position of the Ventriloquist switch (on or off) matter in terms of the crossover frequency?

Thanks,

Kirt

[ddahlstrom]

The crossover should be set at 80Hz for all speakers. That is the lowest frequency the speakers can play. It is also the crossover that is recommended by HSU for the Ventriloqusit speakers.
I have the Ventriloquist + STF1 and have the center switch turned on. Advice to me was also to set the crossover to 80Hz--which makes technical sense if you look at the frequency charts. However, I felt that something was lacking in the bass end, even after careful equalization of my speakers. So I changed the crossover to 100Hz and have been very happy with the result.

My suggestion would be to set it to 80Hz first and listen to a variety of sample material, then try it again at 100Hz. Let your ears be your judge.

Dave

[Dudley]

Yes, try 80 first it will result in the least directional bass. If you have your sub behind the listening position and you can set different crossovers for your rears, then you could set them at 100 or 120 as they do not benifit from the ventriliquist effect.