Hi,
byrnebv, you think YOU are a novice - heck, i'm 38 and have had stereo equip all my life and I don't have a clue what you are talking about.

i'm going to buy a 950. have a simple DTS receiver now in my home theater.

is there a primer on understanding what you guys are talking about? i have 3 polk audio fronts and a subwoofer, but i don't understand what the crossover is for or how to set these levels. i don't think i can set them on my temporary receiver, but would like to know for january when i get the 950

thx,
jaymer...