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ADS L1290 Speakers

Hello all and happy Memorial Day weekend.  I recently made a couple changes to my audio system.  I was using a Yamaha DSP A1 integrated amp (about 120 watts per channel) with a set of Wharfedale Rubiance RB-27 floor standing speakers (both about 20 years old).  I recently acquired a pair of ADS L1290 speakers and a Sansui B-2101 power amp at 200 watts per channel (with 600 watt).  I am keeping the Yamaha in line for its preamp (at least for the time being).  I also will continue to use a 15" Mirage FRX-S15 powered downfiring subwoofer.

Which is a better option? The Yamaha has a setting to push everything below 70 Hertz just to the subwoofer.  Would it be better to engage that or have the full signal range go to the L1290's with the subwoofer in play? 

Also, what's the best toe-in for these speakers?

Thanks
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cspiegs OP
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And I am really loving this upgrade!
snapsc
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I think you've got to try it both ways....but if you don't listen really loud...say 90db and higher, I suspect you will like running the ADS full range...why, because for all the bass notes that start out in the 40-70hz range...the ADS will set the basic tone that you hear and the sub will provide the "feel"...if you go the other route and crossover at 70hz, you have the problem of getting a good blend....and the 40-70 hz leading edge notes from the sub won't sound as good as from the ADS....try it both ways and let us know what you preferred.
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tomic601
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ditto with toe in, try some....ADS lean ever so slightly to forward in treble, so I never point tweeter too far in...and I sold a TON of them and still have a pair of the small three ways....

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