I also use the JL Audio CR1 and am a big fan of it. I run dual f112v2s and crossover right about 50Hz. Barry Oder also helped me integrate my subs using the CR1. He is fanatical about it. Unfortunately, I have heard he has recently left JL.
Anyway, James makes good points about the benefits of running deep bass through a crossover, in that it reduces the workload on your main stereo amp, and also decreases the vibrations in your speakers. The downside, however, is that you are adding another component into the chain and also need another pair of interconnects (additional cost). Overall I’m happy with it though.
Anyway, James makes good points about the benefits of running deep bass through a crossover, in that it reduces the workload on your main stereo amp, and also decreases the vibrations in your speakers. The downside, however, is that you are adding another component into the chain and also need another pair of interconnects (additional cost). Overall I’m happy with it though.