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getvick Posted 5 years 8 months ago
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If i use rubber isolating feet for the xxl center, would it be okay to use an xxl sub as its base? The sub produces zero vibrations but it does have the upfiring radiator. Would there be any quality loss from the center channel?

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rjohn79395 Posted 5 years 8 months ago
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Hi, getvick

Tough question. Man, I wouldn't want to block the output from the top passive radiator of a SS XXL with anything.

Radiators need 2" or more to "breathe". Could you use blocks to get at least that 2" of clearance???

I bow to whatever Moderator has to say on this, but I wouldn't want to block that upper passive radiator with anything right on top.

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5.4.4 HT speakers: T Ref fronts/LFE 1, SuperCenter Ref, T1 surrounds/LFE 2 + SuperSub XXL, HTR 7000 top fronts, HTR 8000 top rears
Zone 2 speakers; 2 Invisa 525's
AVR: Marantz SR 8015
Amp: AT525NC 5 channel
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Moderator Posted 5 years 8 months ago
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Not a good idea. There can be significant low frequency output from the top passive radiator. Probably enough to launch the center speaker. :)
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