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How do wireless subwoofers do this?

I love the idea of adding one or more subs like the Syzygy ones   to my system but I'm confused as how it would work. 

As I understand it you hook a wireless transmitter via RCA cables connected to your preamp outs. Then the signal is transmitted wirelessly to your sub, some of which even have DSP room correction. All good so far.

Here's what I don't get.

Say your speakers go done to 35hz, and typically the subs suggest setting the crossover around 120 or 80hz.

Doesn't this mean there is an overlap of what the subwoofers are covering and what your speakers are covering so both your speakers and sub are producing any music below 120 or 100? Doesn't this cause distortion?

Or does the DSP function solve this, so the sub is only functioning below your speakers?


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The multiple drivers in a 2+ way speaker, or when using a subwoofer plus speakers, always has overlap in the frequencies covered. That's how things are designed, on purpose, in order to get the best sound.

However when using a subwoofer, it depends on whether or not you have bass management or not. If you do, then the preamp or crossover will split the signal at the crossover point (there is still overlap). If you do not, then you'll end up running full-range to both the speakers and the subwoofers, and will need to calibrate based on that fact.

Subwoofer DSP room correction does not implement a crossover. A preamp with bass management will implement a crossover.
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