I'm trying to figure out the best way to deal with bass management for my system. I think I'm stuck using an 80 hz crossover for DD/DTS since my Pioneer 54tx jumps from 50 to 80 hz, and the 340s don't go down to 50 hz.

I just received my Pioneer dv-563a uniplayer. My receiver doesn't do any processing for the analog 5.1 input, so I'm looking at an Outlaw ICBM. It has the ability to crossover at 60 hz. I wonder if it would be better to use 60 hz so bass is less localized. I would guess the amps in my receiver would be taxed more crossed at 60 hz than if I used 80 hz.

Would a 60 hz crossover be worth it? Have any of you played with different crossover frequencies? Have you observed noticable improvements in bass with a lower crossover? Did you notice a definite lack of amplifier headroom crossed at 50/60 vs. 80?

I'm not ready to consider outboard amps at this stage, especially if I get 340s for the rear instead of 170s and get an ICBM. In any case, I guess I'd just need to play around.

Opinions and personal experience welcome...