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Can I get better sound?

I'm pleased with the sound that I'm getting out of my JMLab Cobalt 806 / REL Q150e combination. I have the sub set up just as REL recommends ( wired directly into the amp spkr terminals along with my main spkrs). I only have 1 set of terminals on my amp. The 806's are rated down to 50hz +/- 3db. Would I gain anything by running all speakers through a crossover of some sort? By restricting any signals below 50hz to my main spkrs, will I gain any musicality through them? If a crossover would help, what kind would I use? Or, would adding a crossover take away from the music by simply being placed in the path????
Thanks for any thoughts.........
Rob
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sugarbrie
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In my experience the REL's work best letting your main speakers run full range, with the REL filling in the bottom.

It is OK to leave some gap between the where the main speakers end on the low side, and where the REL takes over. You can then turn the volume higher on the subwoofer.
Many people setup the sub right up to the limit of the main speakers. This usually requires the volume on the sub to be set lower to reduce boom at the crossover/cutoff point, which negates some of the benefits of having the subwoofer.
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