Recommended Crossover Points – 1610 Series 8

Setting the correct crossover point, the blend between your speakers and subwoofer, depends on room acoustics, placement, and personal preference.

The values below are recommended starting points to help you get started. From there, you can fine-tune based on what sounds best in your setup.

AV vs Stereo – What’s the Difference?

We divide recommendations into two categories: AV (home theater) and Stereo.

AV Systems

AV receivers use an active crossover, meaning:

• The AVR applies both high-pass (to speakers) and low-pass (to subwoofer) filters

• You should set the subwoofer’s internal low-pass filter to bypass

You can increase system output by using a slightly higher crossover point, but we recommend not exceeding 120 Hz to avoid bass becoming localizable.

Stereo Systems

Most stereo systems do not use an active high-pass filter.

This means:

• Your speakers play full range, rolling off naturally in the bass

• The subwoofer is blended in using only its low-pass filter

The goal is to achieve the smoothest and most natural transition between speakers and subwoofer.

*In the rare case, your Stereo setup has an active crossover, use the Home Theater settings.

Recommended Crossover Settings

Home Theater (AV)

1610 Series

• 1610 Tower 8 – 80 Hz

• 1610 Center 8 – 80 Hz

• 1610 Bookshelf 8 – 80 Hz

• 1610 Slim 8 – 90 Hz

Stereo

1610 Series

• 1610 Tower 8 – 40 Hz

• 1610 Bookshelf 8 – 50 Hz

• 1610 Slim 8 – 70 Hz

Final Thoughts

These crossover points are guidelines, not fixed rules. Every room and setup is different, and small adjustments can have a noticeable impact.

Take your time and aim for:

• Smooth bass integration

• No gaps or excessive overlap

• A natural and balanced sound

If you need help dialing in your system, our team is always happy to assist.