It will be interesting to check the response of the mains only and subs to truly gauge what’s going on. I’ll try all that’s being suggested after I do some basic initial tests.
As an aside I’m thinking that I will grab the miniDSP and try using it in a couple of different ways to see how it works out. Wondering if those in the know can confirm if what I’m thinking would work. Both would use the miniDSP 2/4 HD between the preamp and main amp jumpers.
1. Use the miniDSP to EQ correct the main amp based on the specific listening position. Continue to run all speakers full range and subs off speaker level inputs. Crude EQ’ing for all drivers essentially and use the crossover on the subs.
2. Use the miniDSP as an active crossover, 2 of the outputs running back in to the amp to run the mains (LS50’s with the option of a high pass filter) and the other 2 outputs to run an RCA cable directly to the individual subs (crossover on subs deactivated and low pass filtered).
I assume I have the use of the miniDSP right? I wasn’t sure why they offered a subwoofer version of the miniDSP and if I actually needed that instead. But seems like 4 outputs are more than enough for any needs.
The miniDSP can be used with a sub. See:
https://www.minidsp.com/applications/digital-crossovers/subwoofer-integration-with-minidsp
I am in the planning stags of a very similar implementation of the miniDSP 2x4 HD with a system in a non-optimal room setting (bedroom/office).
As you observed, the remote is highly desirable (and practically free).