Polk Audio RM7500 - Manual (Page 5)

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 This is the most convenient option.
Processor with Sub: “On” Unfiltered “Sub Out” Or: But be sure to use correct input
Subwoofer “Out” “LFE/Subwoofer In” from (filtered or unfiltered, see page 8)
(Figure 5) Filtered “Sub Out” (see page 8) for your receiver.
Output: None
2a – Pro Logic ® , Front: “Large” Input: Speaker Level NO Full Range Normal Easy to set up. Eliminates
Dolby Digital or Sub: “Off” most hum & noise, offering
Stereo Output: Speaker Level to Sats excellent performance. In most
(Figure 6) systems, this is the preferred
hook-up option.
2b – ProLogic, Front: “Large” Input: Speaker Level (L & R) YES Full Range Normal Similar to 2a, may offer
Dolby Digital or Sub: “On” + LFE Line Level improved bass performance,
Stereo satisfies “The LFE Urge.”
(Figure 6) Output: Speaker Level to Sats
3a – Equipment with Front: “Large” Input: Line Level NO N/A Normal Clean signal with potentially
Pre-Amp Out Options Sub: “Off” from Pre-Outs lower distortion at high
(Figure 7) volume level. But on some
Output: None (Sats Direct systems, “line level” may
from Receiver or Amp) lack adequate gain.
3b – Pre-Out Options Front: “Large” Input: Line Level YES N/A Normal Similar to 3a, may offer
For L, R and LFE Sub: “On” from Pre-Outs + LFE Line Level improved bass performance,
(Figure 7) satisfies “The LFE Urge.”
Output: None (Sats Direct
from Receiver or Amp)
4a – Equipment with Front: “Large” Input: Line Level NO N/A Normal May provide improved
Pre-Out & Power Amp Sub: “Off” from Pre-Outs midrange clarity and will
“In” Jacks allow the sats to play at
(Figure 8) Output: Line Level higher volume before
Out to Amp distortion becomes evident
4b – Equipment with Front: “Large” Input: Line Level YES N/A Normal Similar to 4a, may offer
Pre-Out & Power Amp Sub: “On” from Pre-Outs + LFE Line Level improved bass performance,
“In” Jacks satisfies “The LFE Urge.”
(Figure 8) Output: Line Level
Out to Amp
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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).