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how can I use main speakers to replace sub?

Hi,
I am in the unusual situation where my main speakers (Evolution acoustics MM3, 2 15" woofers in each) are much more capable in the bass than my BC acoustique sub (12"). I am hesitating between buying a pair of Fathom F113 to replace my current sub or, as a cheapest alternative to run w/o subwoofer, and have the L/R speakers reproduce the sub signal. This option makes sense as I was planning to replace my receiver anyway...

Do you know if there is any processor that allows that?
Sorry if it is a stupid question but I couldn't find how to achieve this configuration with my current Pioneer receiver: if I select "no sub" it looks like the complete sub signal is lost.
stereotaipei

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drew_eckhardt
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Dolby allows (or even suggests) decoders discard the LFE channel when no sub-woofer is present due to the excessive headroom requirements.

You'll need a preamp or receiver which doesn't do this.
Lexicon processors will downmix LFE to the main channels at a configurable level. Through the MC-1 the peak limiter could only be applied to the sub channel (I don't know about the newer models)
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