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Active Crossover Conundrum!

I am thinking very seriously about using an active crossover with my Klipsch Cornwall lV’s. I have 3 amplifiers, a First Watt SIT-3, Pass XA-25, and the most recent purchase, a Modified Bottlehead 2A3 amplifier. I am considering a Marchand or a DIY Nelson Pass designed active crossover.  Some of the questions I have rattling around in my noggin are; Can I get away with a 2 way? What amplifiers would be best at what driver? Would a 45 or a 300b be a good addition? Should I have my existing passive crossover modified instead? Are there many enthusiasts that have tried active and returned to passive crossovers?

I have already biamped my XA-25 and my SIT-3 and have enjoyed that combination.

The rest of my equipment is as follows: Cary SLP-98, Lumin U1 mini and a BorderPatrol DAC.

Any suggestions from those who have tried or are presently using an active crossover is appreciated.

 

Thanks!

 

ps, I have been listening to the 2a3 since Friday night and it is really really good… amazing results from just 3.5 watts!

coachpoconnor

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kota1
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@coachpoconnor , I would upgrade your room treatments or try the miniDSP with dirac room correction. I think you will find it easier and just as rewarding. My current speakers use active crossovers and yes, I love them, but the room treatments and room correction took them to a level that the crossover would never do. I find active crossovers provide me the most benefit when listening to bass heavy content near reference levels. At lower volumes I don’t know it would be worth the effort for you.

 

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