I use my audio system for stereo music and well as 5.1 movies and HDTV.
I had been using KEF 102/2 monitors, a KEF 100 C, with a Velodyne HGS-10, and noticed the KEFS were more open and transparent with a larger and more precise soundstage when the Proceed processor was set to deliver below 80 Hz to the sub.
I substituted floor standing KEF 104/2s and a KEF 200 C, and I reset the processor to treat the LR speakers as large. But when a system integrator who is very familiar with high-end audio delivered a Velodyne HGS-15, he recommended resetting the processor to deliver everything below 80 Hz to the sub. I was surprised to discover the same effect on transparency and soundstage, even with the much larger speakers.
The HGS-15 integrates seamlessly with the KEF 104/2s, and I'm unaware of a crossover. I'm only aware of the sub when I realize most speakers can't reproduce pipe organ pedal notes with such authority, including that subtle vibration you experience when you hear a pipe organ live.
Based on my limited experience, I'd recommend turning over LFE duty to a good sub.
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I had been using KEF 102/2 monitors, a KEF 100 C, with a Velodyne HGS-10, and noticed the KEFS were more open and transparent with a larger and more precise soundstage when the Proceed processor was set to deliver below 80 Hz to the sub.
I substituted floor standing KEF 104/2s and a KEF 200 C, and I reset the processor to treat the LR speakers as large. But when a system integrator who is very familiar with high-end audio delivered a Velodyne HGS-15, he recommended resetting the processor to deliver everything below 80 Hz to the sub. I was surprised to discover the same effect on transparency and soundstage, even with the much larger speakers.
The HGS-15 integrates seamlessly with the KEF 104/2s, and I'm unaware of a crossover. I'm only aware of the sub when I realize most speakers can't reproduce pipe organ pedal notes with such authority, including that subtle vibration you experience when you hear a pipe organ live.
Based on my limited experience, I'd recommend turning over LFE duty to a good sub.
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