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Behringer Crossover for Maggies vs Bryston

There is a 3-way stereo crossover from Behringer

http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/CX3400.aspx

To get 3-way stereo crossover from Bryston B10sub is 6.4k or so (you need 2). The Behringer is $130.

http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-Super-X-Pro-CX3400-Crossover/dp/B000CCN15C

Has anyone tried this? Does it really sound that bad? 6.4k is a lot of cash that could go into 4 mono amps... I know Magnepan uses Bryston at the factory and it perfectly meshes with the Magnepans, but still. $130?

I know I don't need the 2nd, but it would be so nice to run sub in full range mode and use the active out, also maybe lift the Maggie low end to 60 HZ or something, releive the panel of a bit of the super low end.

I have 3.6s.

One thing I was thinking is use it as a stepping stone. Get it, focus on the amps for now, wait a year or two, then put the Bryston in.

I'm familiar with the Marchand route, and maybe that is a better stepping stone, but just curious if anyone is familiar with the Berhringer.
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barrysandy
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Yes I get the Behringer flexibility & I agree with Listener it's likley a good way to play. Some folks are not fond of the sound quality depending on their system.

XO quality is less critical for subs so you could use either and move them later.

Even if it's (partially) correctible with DSP, watch heavy equilization & steep slopes.

You will like the XVR-1 I can assure you & it has tons of flexibilty. The manual on the Pass Labs site is a great read for anyone regardless of what XO they're using. I highly recommend it.

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