There is a substantial amount of information that would be lost if the sub was not hooked up to the HT. The entire LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel would be lost (the .1 in 5.1)
Need help understanding signal to subwoofer
I have a CJ 2 channel system in which I incorporate HT with a HT receiver connected through the 2 ch pre via video loop. The HT receiver powers the center and rear channels. The CJ powers the fronts. If I connect a subwoofer to the CJ via low level inputs, how much bass information (if any) will I be losing in the HT mode?
I know the REL and ACI Titan have connections for simultaneous running of LFE from processor and line connections for 2 channel. However I am toying with getting something smaller ie Sunfire or B&W 2500. These can only be connected to 1 source (I think) Therefore the question about information loss to HT. About 75% of my time is spent in music, but I do want the use of the sub with movies without having to change connections. I also do not want to have the HT processor on to listen to 2 channel. If there is a way to connect these subs and get the best of both worlds, please let me know? Here's a link to my system.
http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/syst.pl?0&1007998961&view
As always, Thanks for your help
I know the REL and ACI Titan have connections for simultaneous running of LFE from processor and line connections for 2 channel. However I am toying with getting something smaller ie Sunfire or B&W 2500. These can only be connected to 1 source (I think) Therefore the question about information loss to HT. About 75% of my time is spent in music, but I do want the use of the sub with movies without having to change connections. I also do not want to have the HT processor on to listen to 2 channel. If there is a way to connect these subs and get the best of both worlds, please let me know? Here's a link to my system.
http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/syst.pl?0&1007998961&view
As always, Thanks for your help
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