My experience is that HT and music work best with completely different LF settings. How much of a boost is required for "best" HT will vary with the extension, type of loading and placement that the subs have to offer. Trying to find one setting that is a good blend between the two different formats is very tough and usually a compromise at best.
As far as integration goes for music, one should mount the subs pretty close to the mains ( if at all possible ). This presents a more stable image, less localization problems and minimizes the time delay differences between each cabinet. Using large full range speakers for every channel is by far the best solution but most people aren't willing to sacrifice the necessary amount of "acreage" to do so.
Once you achieve the proper blend between your mains and the sub(s) for music, one can simply introduce more LF boost for movies as they see fit. Toggling between two different settings is not that difficult in most cases, especially if you have some type of programable processor.
If using powered subs, simply dialing up the gain on the sub amp is a quick and dirty approach. That is, so long as you remember where the settings are. Making a paper template with several different preset marks and taping it to the control panel on the sub can also be done quite easily. This gives you an instant reference for various settings ( rock / classical / jazz / movies, etc... ) with minimal fuss and no worries about memory loss : ) Sean
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As far as integration goes for music, one should mount the subs pretty close to the mains ( if at all possible ). This presents a more stable image, less localization problems and minimizes the time delay differences between each cabinet. Using large full range speakers for every channel is by far the best solution but most people aren't willing to sacrifice the necessary amount of "acreage" to do so.
Once you achieve the proper blend between your mains and the sub(s) for music, one can simply introduce more LF boost for movies as they see fit. Toggling between two different settings is not that difficult in most cases, especially if you have some type of programable processor.
If using powered subs, simply dialing up the gain on the sub amp is a quick and dirty approach. That is, so long as you remember where the settings are. Making a paper template with several different preset marks and taping it to the control panel on the sub can also be done quite easily. This gives you an instant reference for various settings ( rock / classical / jazz / movies, etc... ) with minimal fuss and no worries about memory loss : ) Sean
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