low pass setting for M22ti with HSU VTF-2
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Just ordered M22ti! Does anyone here have experience with M22ti + VTF-2? I have an old Onkyo stereo receiver and will be connecting the sub and speakers thru speaker-level connection. What low-pass frequency produces a good blend? Thanks in advance for any input.
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peter,
I'd suggest starting with a standard 80Hz crossover setting and going from there. I know the M22tis can play well below 80Hz, but by relieving them of low bass duty, the mids should come through much more clearly.
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Welcome to Axiom, Peter and I'm sure that you'll like the M22s plus VTF-2 better than the Polk system(did you return it?). However, a similar question comes up on the VTF-2 as it did on the 250, i.e. is the high-level speaker output full-range or does it have a high-pass filter to the mains. Since the Hsu site speaks of a high pass at about 90Hz but the manual says full-range, it might be a good idea for you to talk with Dr. Hsu to resolve the question. If there is in fact a 90Hz high-pass, that would work very well with the M22s and allow you to set the VTF-2's low-pass to the sub at or very close to its 90Hz maximum.
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Hey John. You must have seen my question posted on the Polk site. Yeah, I decided to return the PSW 250 - just not enough bass... I will probably keep the Rti38's though - they really are decent speakers for the price I paid ($240 US).
I am pretty sure the VTF-2 does not have a high-pass filter, so the signal that goes to the M22ti will be full range, which means that I need to set the low-pass crossover on the VTF-2 unit at the point that the M22ti begins to roll-off (~60 Hz?).
I am hoping that some people on this forum have the M22ti/VTF-2 combo and could share some of their experience with the units.
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pmbuko,
My receiver does not have sub-output, so I will be connecting the reciver to the subwoofer through speaker-outs, and the speakers will be connected thru the subwoofer - which means that the M22ti's will be operating at full range (without being relieved of bass duties). This means that I need to set the VTF-2 low-pass crossover frequency at the point that the M22ti begins to roll-off on base - I assume that will be in the 50 - 80 Hz range. I am hoping that someone on the forum has already gone thru this and could share their experience.
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Peter,
Does your Onyko have a pre-amp out loop? If it does, you can connect those to your sub to take advantgage of the superior line level connection. You'll also need a couple y-adapters so you can then refeed the signal back into the amp.
The connection would go like this:
Connect the single end of a Y cable into one of your pre-amp outs (L or R).
Connect one of the split ends back into the pre-amp in. (You may need a short length or RCA cable to complete the loop.)
Connect the other end to an RCA cable that leads to your subwoofer.
Do the same with the other channel.
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By the way, my receiver is Onkyo TX-904 which puts out 60 watts per channel - purchased in 1991. They are still holding up well. Would there be much benefit in upgrading to a newer unit?
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Yes there would be, a huge one. DD, DTS, DTS ES, possible THX.
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Not to mention the technology difference between 1991 and 2003.
You can find good deals on Pioneer Elite/Yamaha/Denon's that are freshly discountinued lines.
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How about for strictly stereo use? I do not need any home-theatre settings.
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