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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Showing 1 response by oddiofyl

Personally I would run those full range and just dial the sub in with a low crossover. Or use a DSP based low pass for the sub or something like the JL Audio crossover just for low pass,  Those are big speakers you'll be missing a lot of what they can deliver at low  frequencies and the sub can be located by ear because it is playing above 60- 80 Hz.    

Reference 3A 's special sauce is that they don't really use a crossover themselves , they use a filter cap to protect the tweeter and those woofers are essentially run full range.  I believe all of their speakers are like that. 

I like subs, but they can do more harm than good if you operate them crossed over that high.