Hi-Pass Filter Into Amp


I am hoping for some feedback.  I am dedicated to running subs with a 100hz-120hz crossover.  I am addressing a room resonance when running main speakers full range.  I see Vandersteen sells what appears to be a passive 6db/octave crossover in the form of an interconnect with small casing.  They are adjustable I assume with dip switches controlling parameters due to amp input impedance.  Is there more to it than what meets the eye?  Has anyone made their own interconnects with specific capacitors wired in?  Or hardwired your amp at the inputs?

I am feeding an Audio Research DS450, 300Kohm input impedance.  AR LS16 preamp.  Custom Fritz LS towers with bass driver sealed to reduce low freq output.  Rhythmik subs, pair.

Thanks!
pebblesr2

Showing 1 response by erik_squires

Yep, just a simple cap will do the job for you, but I do agree that generally speaking, the normal range of HP is around 80 to 100 Hz. On the other hand, these are 1st order (6dB/ocatve) so you may need to start a little higher to get the right effect.