Using Your StudioMonitors with a Separate Subwoofer
If you use a subwoofer, we strongly suggest using a Definitive PowerField SuperCube, PowerField or ProSub in order to achieve the highest level of sound quality possible.
With Dolby Digital Receivers and Decoders
Most systems using the StudioMonitors with a subwoofer will be Dolby Digital Systems. Simply hook the StudioMonitors up to the left and right front (main) channels (assuming you are using them as front speakers). Using a low-level RCA cable, hook the subwoofer up to the LFE output on your receiver or processor (if you are using a Definitive subwoofer input this LFE cable into the LFE input on the sub). Then set the bass management system on the receiver or decoder to “Small” left and right main speakers and “Yes” subwoofer. The circuitry inside the receiver or decoder will perform the necessary crossover functions.
With Non-Dolby Digital Systems
With non-Dolby Digital systems, there are many options for using your StudioMonitors with a subwoofer. The specific hook-up will depend on the specific subwoofer you are using. With Definitive sub- woofers, you can run the StudioMonitors full range (i.e. hook them up normally to the amplifier receiver) and connect the subwoofer to the sub-out with a low-level RCA cable (with Definitive subwoofers this would input into the left or right channel input). You would then set the woofer’s low-pass crossover — we would suggest starting around 80 Hz and then experiment up or down from there.
You also have the option with Definitive subwoofers of using the subwoofer’s built-in speaker level high-pass crossover as described in the subwoofer instruction manuals. In this case, also start with the subwoofer low-pass crossover at about 80 Hz and experiment.
Use of StudioMonitors as Rear or Side Surround Speakers
StudioMonitors make excellent rear or side surround speakers. In order to use the StudioMonitors as rear or side surround speakers, simply hook them up as normal to the rear or side channel amplifier outputs of your system. Set the bass management system of your decoder to “Small” rear and/or side surrounds if your system is using a separate sub- woofer, or “Large” rear or side surrounds if your system is not using a separate subwoofer.
