Electronic cross-over on pre-amp out, to split signal to subwoofer and bookshelf speakers

I'm using a MiniDSP SHD as an electronic crossover and also using DIRAC.  Digital signals pass through to my Benchmark DAC3, and the sub signals go direct to my powered subs.  I come from the pro audio world, so using electronic crossovers/DSP is SOP.

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My first test to establish baseline is to get cutover frequency and volume correct.  The speakers are flat from 100 Hz and up.  My room is pretty large about 15 by 30 feet.  With a 24 dB filter I am planning to start frequency setting very very low.  50 Hz.  Basically, sub contribution at 100 Hz will be gone and be "bookshelf" only.  I will use test tracks to get a sense of sound levels. 20, 30, 40, etc.  Make comparison with sub on and off.  Listen to digital recordings.  Get to a balances frequency and level.

I like the idea of filtering low frequency out early, post DAC.  Signal is already at a good level and get the low level out of pre and power.

Comments??

Electronic crossover will be second step. 

@dcaudio ...sounds like a plan to go forth with....👍  Simple first to test the potentials and stumble over a drawback or so...
Then the focus knows where to hear and how.... ;)

Good variable factors! J

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enjoy the listening,

Dave