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crossover question

Here is a question. My background for the last 30 years has been mechanical. I have quite a bit of experience in electrical systems. But I have no experience in electronic systems.
There is mention of crossover slopes and such. I know where the Vandersteen 2's crosses over. If I buy a driver with a higher frequency rating. Wouldn't the crossover take care of that?
Say the crossover goes from 40hz to 600hz, and the driver I buy goes from 30hz to 3000hz. Wouldn't the crossover deliver the driver to 40hz to 600hz, and not above 600hz.
Help a moron please.
Scott
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jeffreybehr
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Yes, the crossover would block hi frequencies from the woofer.

But be careful here. Even if you pick a driver with the same nominal impedance and sensitivity, probably it won't blend very well with the other drivers until the x-over is adjusted for it.
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