If my subwoofer has no LFE input...


I am considering a new subwoofer. Many very nice, but older models do not have inputs appropriate for LFE from a processor. Given that the subwoofer would be connected in parallel with the main speakers:

1. Can most processors be told not to send LFE to the sub channel and direct all low frequencies to the mains?

2. What kind of sonic degradation occurs, from a home theatre perspective, with this kind of setup (presumably the 2 channel sound would be excellent)?

Any help/information is welcome. Thanks very much.
ssblount
Gunbei, thank you for your response. I will double check my processor to make sure it has this capability and any processor along my upgrade trail. I am considering the Audio Physic Rhea posted in the classifieds by TSTO. All the reviews I have found indicate it to be an excellent choice. Also it will complement my Audio Physic Virgos (even has matching veneer - always important from a fashion perspective).
No problem at all.

Sounds like the Audio Physic cabinets will make a good looking and good sounding combination!

Good luck.
If I remember correctly the Denon AVR receivers have in the speaker, subwoofer menu (when set to on) THX and THX + Mains. So if a subwoofer is not connected to the sub pre out you could still get the LFE info to your Left and Right Main speakers when set to THX + Mains.
Regards
Rich
In the above post the correct nomenclature is LFE, so subsitute LFE for THX (in the speaker configuration, sub menu on the on screen display). ie. LFE and LFE + Mains. Sorry for the confusion.
Rich, the only way to get the LFE content in the mains is to select the no subwoofer option. The LFE, LFE+main is what goes to the sub, not the fronts. I've tried both, and greatly prefer the LFE only going to the sub. LFE+main causes some weird phase cancellations between the sub and full-range mains. However, this can be a good way to use the sub to extend the range of nearly full-range (40Hz) mains set to large. You set the sub output to LFE+main and set the sub's crossover to a very low frequency, such as 30Hz, to provide bottom fill only. This works better for audio than HT.