Subwoofer crossovers


I want to use my 2 JL113's with my 2 channel as well as my surround sound system. The JL's do not have an LFE input only L&R inputs. I think I need a crossover for the 2 channel system that I can shut down via remote so only the setting in the surround sound processor control the sub in theater mode. I use the right inputs for 2 channel stereo & the left inputs in a T configuration for mono with the surround system but the settings for 2 channel restrict the sub too much I think. I would like two differant crossover settings.
Any ideas or am I making this harder than it is.
Thanks for your input.
hevac1
I cross at 75 hz in my current room, because that's as low as I can go and make it work. I have gotten below 70hz in a previous room, but never down to 60hz.

My point is that full range speakers in free space start to exhibit really difficult behavior somewhere not too, too far below 100hz in most rooms. Wherever that point is, that's where I feel that you're best off crossing to subs (if you're using subs), because the subs will almost certainly allow better behavior.

Whether that makes your system a sat/sub or not isn't really that important to me. Not to me, anyway, tho others might be more concerned.

Marty

BTW, Have you ever crossed your Verity Parsifal mains straight to the JL subs without the Verity bass cabs? I also have P/Es and tried it once with my Rythmik subs. I know that it's odd (and might not be appropriate for a long term configuration), but it was both interesting and educational, (and reasonably easy with the SMS), if nothing else. I'd be curious to see how it flew with your JLs.
Edorr,
Sorry for the loooong delay in replying to you.
I saw no reply's after 2 week and thought this was a dead thread.

I am using my Sarastro II's full range. They have an 11 inch bass driver but I like how the JL's load the room and with Floyd music they add that very low fast bass. I crossover the JL's at 35Hz since they are being used with 2 channel. I would not want them at a much higher crossover since the Sarastro's sound great in full range.
I have tried a few subs and for 2 channel I prefer the JL's they are the fastest sub I have found I just wish it had an LFE input.

Yes I want the Meridian to handle the subs crossover & EQ's when in theater mode.

Martykl,
The NHT x-2 sound very interesting and the cost is minimal but is there a better unit available.
I like the fact it has an LFE input. Do you know if it overrides the stereo input?

This thread is getting interesting.
Thanks for the reply's
Would have been interesting but I never thought of it and never tried. Now I never will because I sold my my Verities and I am using Eidolon Visions.
Hevac1, we have a very similar approach in that I cross over at 35Hz and run mains at full range. I am also using the NHT crossover (as low pass filter only) and it works like a charm. It sums the LFE to the stereo signal. Obvioulsy, it does NOT apply the Xover settings to the LFE channel but adds the "full range" LFE signal (which is typically up to 80-120Hz). Marchand will custom build you a Crossover that sums LFE and stereo as well. I believe it was Marty who mentioned he preferred the cheaper NHT though.

Funny you sould mention Floyd music. Blew up my midrange drivers listening to shine on you crazy diamond last month.