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Subwoofer Out VS Subwoofer Crossover

I have been running a sub for many years now. I string the speaker cables to the sub and then out of the sub to the speakers. The sub maintains a crossover dial/adjuster. I’m now buying a new integrated amp (Yamaha 701). It has a dedicated rca sub out channel. If I use the sub out, I won’t have a crossover control. Should a still string the speaker outs to the sub and ignore the sub out if I want crossover control? Is one better than the other. I like my crossover control.

Thank you.

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I disagree with some.

1.  Bass is the bigger power user from your amp. I would plan on 200W unless subs are very efficient.  Powered subs.are fine.

Splitting the signal is fine.  I don't run full range through my mains.  IM distortion is in mains when you use them with out a sub.  Making your mains sound better with better bass is the goal.

I have an external crossover.  I adjust gain.  Crossover set at 100.  A good crossover is $600 on up.  I have Marchand and I just read about another one, can't remember the name. 

Two subs are better than one.  Mine are streo but can be summed to mono.  Multiple ones are easier to integrate.  I feel my subs and mains become invisible. 

Isolate your subs from the floor.  I used springs but there are many options.  

 

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