Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater Pure Direct vs. Straight Effect

Thanks everyone for all the help. Isn't it great to be able to come somewhere and get help from those who know.

Charlie

No, Doug, that's the common arrangement in receivers. In "stereo" processing is allowed to re-direct the lowest bass below the selected frequency to the sub. In "pure direct" there is no provision for processing and no re-directed bass is sent to the sub.

So, in effect, my "small" mains are reset to "large" in pure direct.

On my Onkyo, the two settings are(for stereo and direct): Florida and Canada.

Florida is somewhat warmer, while Canada is quite a bit cooler and crisper.

For some material I actually prefer the Canadian sound, but for "normal" listening we leave all the add-ins(sub and EQ)in place.

It's a real hoot to have the option when desired!!