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Crossovers and Low Pass Filters

I have been using low level RCA connection from my integrated to hook up my subs. My integrated has both hi and low pass filters that can be set by a crossover point. 

How should I look at this and how should I go about setting proper crossover? I thought that because I was using the low pass filter on the integrated I was actually setting the crossover for the sub and therefore I have been turning the crossover setting on the subs all the way up. This doesn't sound good. 

My subs are REL t7x (pair) and I have had little success using the Neutrik hi level connection therefore RCA low level.

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erik_squires
15,805 posts
 

You can use miniDSP here, but as a hybrid approach. It’s going to be very very good for you.

 

Set the preamp output to: Crossover: On, 80 Hz

Sub output: Crossover: OFF

Set your subwoofer to highest possible crossover.

Run subwoofer out to miniDSP. Use MiniDSP for setting the low pass filter and EQ for the subwoofer, which is where it matters most.

erik_squires
15,805 posts
 

Man I don't know how anyone attempts this without measurement gear.  The difference between what we think is going on in a room and what actually goes on can vary so much. 

What integrated do you have??

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