Filter Slope Question


My Emotiva preamp has bass management features that incorporate a 12db/octave slope for both the high and low pass filters.  I like using this feature to keep the low bass out of my main speakers.  I am going to purchase two Rythmik F12 subwoofers but the plate amps in these subwoofers do not have an option to switch the built in filter out of the circuit.  It has both 12db and 24db slope options.  What would be the result of having both the preamp and plate amp filters in the circuit?  What would be the result if I used the 24db option on the plate amp along with the 12db filter in the preamp?  Will a 12db high pass filter and a 24db low pass filter impede proper integration?  I plan on crossing the mains over to the subs at 50HZ. 
danoroo

Showing 1 response by mattmiller

Having a plan is good, but the room will dictate what your settings will be, the room has to seem energized as if a real rock band were playing in front of you. Then you have it dialed in correctly. Filters Suc, try and use as little as possible from the amp and use the crossover/filter in the sub. Also, some rooms sound like crap with 2 subs and some do not, set one sub up and listen for a few days before you add the 2nd one.


Matt M