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Kef Kube equalizer

Audio junkies: Can anyone explain the function of the Kef Kube equalizer, and tell me whether there is a viable substitute? I just bought a used pair of Kef Reference 103/4 speakers. I need to repair the dual-woofer surrounds, so I haven't heard them yet. I have read glowing reviews,however, but most recommend using the Kef Kube 200 active equalizer to bring out the bass response (without colouration, I'm told). I have submitted an Audiogon want-ad for a Kube 200, but I'm wondering if there is a substitute in the event I can't find one. Are these things simply graphic equalizers? Also, on the diagrams I've seen, the unit appears to just have RCA jacks. If that is true, can you even use one with a mid/high-end A/V receiver? Thanks. -KlipschKing
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I have a question about your theater setup with your Kef 104/2s with a pair of subs. It sounds like you take the L and R signal from your pre/pro to the subs and output the signal after the 80 Hz crossover on the subs to the Kefs...

My question is.. do you tell the processor that you don't have a sub and let the processor mix the lfe signal (.1) back into the LR channels?

Would you gain anything by taking one of your subs and assigning this to the lfe channel while the other sub does the LR stereo sound?

I have the Kube 200 and just added the sub for home theatre but remember hearing the Kefs with a sub as being a magical system back in the day of two channel music.
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