Definition of Bass management
The fundamental principle of bass management (also called LFE crossover) in surround sound reproduction systems is to route bass content in the incoming signal, irrespective of channel, to loudspeakers capable of reproducing it, whether the latter are the main system loudspeakers or one or more subwoofers.
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What is Bass management?
The fundamental principle of bass management (also called LFE crossover) in surround sound reproduction systems is to route bass content in the incoming signal, irrespective of channel, to loudspeakers capable of reproducing it, whether the latter are the…