X-fi & Bass Management

e v o · May 19, 2009, 07:35 AM

So I recently bought some stereo equipment to replace my 'pc speakers'. They've been working out great, but am having some trouble with the Bass Management of the XtremeMusic. My receiver (HK 3490) does not have any crossover variables, so my speakers are set to full range.

I recently added a subwoofer, so there is an overlap in the lower frequencies outputed by the speakers and the subwoofer. The Bass redirection/cutoff frequency has no effect on the bass from my speakers. The connection is optical to flexijack (via rca to mono adapter). Am I just barking up the wrong tree? I ordered a high pass filter from HSU (my sub's maker), recommended by the founder, but would obviously want to save money if possible. I've heard that the bass redirection of X-fi is inaccurate as well.

I guess my question is if it's normal to not have bass redirection available when using a receiver/stereo equipment and if I'm better off just using the high pass filter.

PS. I'm kinda new to this stuff if you can't tell.

Thanks!

SeraphicSorcerer · May 19, 2009, 08:03 AM

The only way I know how to do it via software is via the base redirection software that comes with the CD, or comes with YOUP-PAX Drivers which are definitely worth checking out (Via our forums)... Otherwise you'll have to get hardware, and That can get very expensive depending on what you want to do.

I will add that I have the xtreme music card myself. And it works quite decently for my music processing.

Robert McClelland · May 19, 2009, 11:29 PM

Hi Evo Your welcome try my kick ass bass drivers

e v o · May 21, 2009, 07:47 AM

Thanks for the replies.

SeraphicSorcerer, do you use stereo equipment (receiver, etc.) or 'pc speakers'. I remember when I used pc speakers it would work as well.

Robert McClelland, I used one of your software suites to try out the THX console, but it didn't work either.

I'm guessing the receiver is interrupting this process.

Robert McClelland · May 21, 2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by e v o

Thanks for the replies.

SeraphicSorcerer, do you use stereo equipment (receiver, etc.) or 'pc speakers'. I remember when I used pc speakers it would work as well.

Robert McClelland, I used one of your software suites to try out the THX console, but it didn't work either.

I'm guessing the receiver is interrupting this process.

Don't used the suite from 6.50 set newest one is 6.60 for your card I took out the THX console because creative drivers won't let me installed it. Please used the Pax xfi suite spring editon 2009 that THX works.

May 19, 2009, 07:35 AM	#1
e v o HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,037 Rep Power: 47 System Specs	X-fi & Bass Management So I recently bought some stereo equipment to replace my 'pc speakers'. They've been working out great, but am having some trouble with the Bass Management of the XtremeMusic. My receiver (HK 3490) does not have any crossover variables, so my speakers are set to full range. I recently added a subwoofer, so there is an overlap in the lower frequencies outputed by the speakers and the subwoofer. The Bass redirection/cutoff frequency has no effect on the bass from my speakers. The connection is optical to flexijack (via rca to mono adapter). Am I just barking up the wrong tree? I ordered a high pass filter from HSU (my sub's maker), recommended by the founder, but would obviously want to save money if possible. I've heard that the bass redirection of X-fi is inaccurate as well. I guess my question is if it's normal to not have bass redirection available when using a receiver/stereo equipment and if I'm better off just using the high pass filter. PS. I'm kinda new to this stuff if you can't tell. Thanks! __________________

May 19, 2009, 08:03 AM	#2
SeraphicSorcerer HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,295 Rep Power: 154 System Specs	Re: X-fi & Bass Management The only way I know how to do it via software is via the base redirection software that comes with the CD, or comes with YOUP-PAX Drivers which are definitely worth checking out (Via our forums)... Otherwise you'll have to get hardware, and That can get very expensive depending on what you want to do. I will add that I have the xtreme music card myself. And it works quite decently for my music processing. __________________

May 19, 2009, 11:29 PM	#3
Robert McClelland PAX Tweaker, PAX Expert. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere in Wood County Ohio Same Town :) Posts: 10,234 Rep Power: 193 System Specs	Re: X-fi & Bass Management Hi Evo Your welcome try my kick ass bass drivers __________________ "XTREME AUDIO IS CRAP!" "There no support for it. It's crapist card on face of the earth it should be throw into the sun" http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=2242746

May 21, 2009, 07:47 AM	Thread Starter #4
e v o HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,037 Rep Power: 47 System Specs	Re: X-fi & Bass Management Thanks for the replies. SeraphicSorcerer, do you use stereo equipment (receiver, etc.) or 'pc speakers'. I remember when I used pc speakers it would work as well. Robert McClelland, I used one of your software suites to try out the THX console, but it didn't work either. I'm guessing the receiver is interrupting this process. __________________