Polk Audio RMSERIES RM7500 instruction manual Option #

HOOK-UP OPTIONS

The versatile RM7500 loudspeaker system gives you many hook-up options. Each option has advantages and potential downsides.

The option that is best for you depends on your electronics and your personal taste. The hook-up option you choose may have

a subtle effect on the overall sound of your system. You may want to experiment with options to see what works best for you.

Remember, there is no “one best method,” although we do recommend options 1 (easiest) and 4a or 4b (best sounding).

Option #	Sat/Sub Setting In	PSW Input &	Use LFE Output	Hi-Pass Crossover	Phase	Low-Pass	Remarks
Equipment	“Speaker Setup” Or	PSW Output	Or Subwoofer Out?	Speaker Level	Setting	Position
	“Bass Management”			See Page 13	See Page 13	See Page 12
	(Dolby® Digital Only)			R E C O M M	E N D E D	S E T T I N G S

1 – Receiver or	Front: “Large”	Input: Line Level from	YES	N/A	Normal
Processor with	Sub: “On”	Unfiltered “Sub Out” Or:
Subwoofer “Out”		“LFE/Subwoofer In” from
(Figure 5)		Filtered “Sub Out” (see page 8)
		Output: None

This is the most convenient option. But be sure to use correct input (filtered or unfiltered, see page 8) for your receiver.

2a – Pro Logic®,	Front: “Large”	Input: Speaker Level	NO	Full Range	Normal
Dolby Digital or	Sub: “Off”
Stereo		Output: Speaker Level to Sats
(Figure 6)

Easy to set up. Eliminates most hum & noise, offering excellent performance. In most systems, this is the preferred hook-up option.

2b – ProLogic,	Front: “Large”	Input: Speaker Level (L & R)	YES	Full Range	Normal
Dolby Digital or	Sub: “On”	+ LFE Line Level
Stereo
(Figure 6)		Output: Speaker Level to Sats

Similar to 2a, may offer improved bass performance, satisfies “The LFE Urge.”

3a – Equipment with	Front: “Large”	Input: Line Level	NO	N/A	Normal
Pre-Amp Out Options	Sub: “Off”	from Pre-Outs
(Figure 7)		Output: None (Sats Direct
		from Receiver or Amp)

Clean signal with potentially lower distortion at high volume level. But on some systems, “line level” may lack adequate gain.

3b – Pre-Out Options	Front: “Large”	Input: Line Level	YES	N/A	Normal
For L, R and LFE	Sub: “On”	from Pre-Outs + LFE Line Level
(Figure 7)		Output: None (Sats Direct
		from Receiver or Amp)

Similar to 3a, may offer improved bass performance, satisfies “The LFE Urge.”

4a – Equipment with	Front: “Large”	Input: Line Level	NO	N/A	Normal
Pre-Out & Power Amp	Sub: “Off”	from Pre-Outs
“In” Jacks
(Figure 8)		Output: Line Level
		Out to Amp

May provide improved midrange clarity and will allow the sats to play at higher volume before distortion becomes evident

4b – Equipment with	Front: “Large”	Input: Line Level	YES	N/A	Normal
Pre-Out & Power Amp	Sub: “On”	from Pre-Outs + LFE Line Level
“In” Jacks
(Figure 8)		Output: Line Level
		Out to Amp

Similar to 4a, may offer improved bass performance, satisfies “The LFE Urge.”

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