Genesis I.C.E. Genesis 5.2 - Manual (Page 11)

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bass node problems. This results in smoother bass integration in
the room, and a huge system impact capability.
LFE Input
The Low Frequency Effects (LFE) input allows the G5.2 to be used
in addition to, or in place of, a separate sub-woofer. The LFE input
blends the low frequency effects signal from the home theatre
processor into the woofer section of the speakers.
The LFE input bypasses the internal crossover, and hence uses the
home theatre processor’s crossover. Since the G5.2 is able to play
down to 20Hz, the bass section can also be used as your Home
Theater System’s LFE sub-woofer if you do not have one – even if
you are using different speakers for your home theatre system!
On the home theatre processor, set the speakers to “LARGE” and
sub-woofer to “YES” even if you do not have a separate sub-woofer.
Then, take the sub-woofer line-level output from the processor, and
plug it into the “LFE IN” connector on the G5.2.
If your processor does not have a balanced output, you may elect to
use a RCA-to-XLR pass-through converter.
High quality ones may
be obtainable from Balanced Audio Technology, Cardas, or your
favourite supplier. Reasonably good ones can also be obtained
from Radio Shack.
If you are planning to use long runs (more than 10 feet) of
interconnects to connect the line-level LFE inputs of your G5.2 to
your processor, we suggest that you use a true single-ended to
balanced converter – such as the Balance Buddy from Rane
Corporation – that you attach directly to the processor LFE output.
A long run of balanced interconnect can then be used.
For runs of interconnect less than 10 feet (3 metres), a single-
ended interconnect can be used, with a female-RCA to XLR
converter that is attached to the G5.2 LFE input.
LFE Gain
The G5.2 has a knob that controls LFE G AIN separately from the
B
ASS
G
AIN
. This allows you to have the G5.2’s plugged both into
your audiophile stereo system as well as your home theatre system
at the same time without conflicts. The usual way to control the level
of the LFE output is to set the LFE gain to 6 – the twelve o’clock