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Do No Harm ... well the least harm anyway

I want to insert a high pass filter between my preamp and amp (both Benchmark) so I can limit the frequencies going to my full range speakers (Ref 3A Nefes II) to over 100Hz with a 24 db/oct. slope. The 3 possible ways are passive, active, or digitally (A to D then D to A where this is done through software). I am seeking opinions on which method would be the least intrusive to the original signal (ie. best sounding). Thanks for any replies.

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cleeds
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JBL explains why see here page three B460 Bass System and page four BX63 Frequency dividing Network.

That is a very different scenario because the speakers were designed to work together as a system. That’s not the same as kludging together different systems with different characteristics. You might get lucky and they’ll work well together. Or you might not be so lucky.

cleeds
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I can see why you'd want to use subwoofers with your speakers, but I'd still run the speakers full range and set the low pass on your subs really low, which is really what usually sounds best.

cleeds
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Why would you want to limit bass to a full range speaker system?

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