What's the difference between this and a subwoofer? Do I need a center channel on my amplifier/receiver, or can I hook this into the stereo out and into this and it will handle the crossover send L &R to the JBL Studio 130s that this is bundled with?

Thanks,
Charlie

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What's the difference between this and a subwoofer? Do I need a center channel on my amplifier/receiver, or can I hook this into the stereo out and into this and it will handle the crossover send L &R to the JBL Studio 130s that this is bundled with?

Thanks,
Charlie

Accepted Answer

In a surround sound set up, this will give you everything that is mixed onto the center channel. Voices, some ambient and music etc... The Subwoofer will give you only the lows, all bass.

This speaker can be used in "stereo out" setup, if you configure your amp to just send stereo and not 5 channel surround.

This speaker works best in config with the left/right standing speakers. If you don't want to spend the money on a 5ch surround system, you can configure your amp for a 3 channel out. 
This speaker with the left/right and a subwoofer will give you the illusion of surround sound with pretty good quality at a lower price.

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