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Adding sub to Sonus Faver Guarneri Evolutions...need advice where to set crossover on sub

As the title say, I recently pulled the trigger on a Rel T/5i sub to pair with my Sonus Faber Guarneri Evolution monitors. Ultimately when funds allow again I will add another sub. For now, I only have 1.  I have a small room that is 9x10x9 with the back wall only being 3’ tall, above that the room opens up to my family room and kitchen. I listen at fairly low volumes, no more than 75dbs typically. The Evolution speakers start to roll off at 72hz and its -6db point is 43hz. Its -3db point is around 60hz. Any advice on where set the crossover on the Rel would be appreciated.
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tboooe OP
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Thank you for the reply miner42.  I am not sure what the -6db freq is for the Auditor Ms but at least for my speakers that seems like a decent place to start.  I've got my test tones and SPL meter ready so I can see what kind of freq response I can get.

BTW, did you have any trouble integrating the sub with your Auditors?  Is the sound pretty seamless?
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Thanks guys. I am going to have to read up and get a better understanding of phase and how to test for correct phasing.  
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I have since repositioned by speakers and get my sub dialed in (I think).  In my room, I was actually getting good, flat sub response from 50hz - 40hz.  Once I spent some time moving my speakers around I get +- 2db response from 100-20hz, with a +4db hump at 40hz.  The mid bass and bass in my room is very tight and punchy.  Perhaps my hearing is not good enough, but I didnt find integrating my sub that difficult but I have never had "golden ears".
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