Subs and pro-logic receivers

I would hook up the speakers using the speaker level inputs/outputs on the sub, and then use the subs crossover.

-curtis

If the sub you choose has no crossover, the Outlaw ICBM would do the trick!

Ed

Thanks for the responses,

So I emailed SVS, and they also suggested using Paradigm X-10/20/30, problem is I can only seem to find pricing on the x-30, and even that is used. Otherwise it looks like i would have to spend 200-300 on an outboard crossover (outlaw or the x-30). This would seem to make the decision much easier sound quality asside between the two subs, however, sound quality not asside I am going to have to consider other options if the reviews of the new SVS sub are as good as the specs. I don't really see what use i would have for the outlaw or paradigm unit once I upgrade my current receiver. So it seems like i would be better off spending a bit more and being able to get more longevity out of the unit. Would it work to purchase a preamp in the 400-500 range to do the cross-over then use the preamp in on my current reciever till i am able to purcahse a seperate pro amp. Also, do you guys have any recomendations in that range, becasue if i decide to do this ill have to start my research.

Thanks

Steve

X30 on audiogon http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....ubw&1101429197

ICBM on audiogon http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/wtb....wek&1100689992

ICBM b-stock http://www.outlawaudio.com/holiday-sale.html#

Just a question...why not just upgrade your receiver?
There are some very good models in the $300-$400 range
that have pro-logic, PLIIx, DD, DTS etc.

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by mattepntr

Just a question...why not just upgrade your receiver?
There are some very good models in the $300-$400 range
that have pro-logic, PLIIx, DD, DTS etc.
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Basically the way i see my budget being the next few years (Im a sophmore in College right now, thinking about law school after) I will probably be able to make 1-2 $400ish purchases a year towards my system. Because of that I am trying to upgrade in a way that makes the least amount of what I buy obsolete as I upgrade. So i got my current reciever as a hand me down. The sound seems pretty clear, and miles better than a pioneer unit I was using before. Because of this Im thinking that it might make sense to by a pre amp and sub within the next year or so, then later upgrade to monoblocks or something. If I were to buy a new receiver now, I feel like i would be wanting ot upgrade it about 2 years down the road and lose the investment. Also, I dont really need full surround capablities right now because 2 or 2.1 channel music is much more important to me. Hmm i should really learn to cut the length of these posts down, sorry

Steve

what amps would you use if you got a preamp? The amps in your current receiver?

If you are going to stick to 2.0 or 2.1, I'd say get a nice used integrated amp.

-curtis

yeah i would use the one on my current reciever. The proble is dont most of the well priced good integrated amps lack a sub out?

Steve

Yes...most do not have a sub out, which is why I think mattepntr suggested a inexspensive AV receiver. You can run that in 2.1 or 2.0 mode until you are ready to put more speakers into your system.

-curtis

Am I right in understanding that in most cases the going to a seperate pre amp makes a much bigger difference then seperate pro amps. If thats the case what is the benefit for me to get a moderately priced receiver to replace my current one rather than buy a pre amp and use the amps in my current reciever.

Steve

Well....I think it depends on the components. Here is how my progression went:

Marantz 4300
HK 525
HK 525 with an ATI 1505 amp
Sherwood/Newcastle P-965 pre/pro with ATI 1502 and 1505 amps

I would say the biggest difference was going from the 4300 to 525, and after that, it was adding the amp.

-curtis

You can get the JVC digital that is all the rage over on www.audiocircle.com for just a little more than a bass mangement device. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

OK, so if i decided to get a receiver as my next piece of equipment Im curious what you guys would recomend. I think i would go to seperates before i went beyond 2.1 so what im primarily interested in would be the cleanest sound i can get for 300-400, with the bass mnagement i need to configure the 170s with a sub. I dont really need any features beyond that.

Thanks
Steve

Steve...I think there are plenty of AVR's for that much that will do what you need. Onkyos and Pioneers, and maybe even HK will have good ones.

-curtis