Low pass crossover setting & slope for Kappa 9?


I have a pair of Infinity Kappa9 speakers and need to buy a preset module for my AR EC22 crossover. I do know, that the Kappa9 spec sheet shows 80hz but that seems low for an external crossover and the specs do not show the slope speed, 12, 18 etc. I can obtain a 90hz with slope of 12 but not sure if this would be ok? I would like to know the exact setting and slope if possible. Thanks
Preamp- Audio Research SP10
Top end amp - Audio Research Classic 60
Low End Amp - Threshold S500
Speakers - Infinity Kappa 9
Crossover - Audio Research Ec 22
denniscleo

Showing 2 responses by ngjockey

Don't bother with Infinity. Asked the same question 10 years ago for the kappa8's and they had no idea. I don't think Infinity ever published exact specs. Bill at MillerSound might know.

Ask him if the 9's hi-pass/low-pass on the PCB can be bypassed.
Looking at the schematic, it would be easy to bypass the low-pass, wiring directly from the terminals to the woofers. Easily reversible. The high-pass can't be bypassed without digging into the PCB, which requires expertise.

The low-pass is unusual, combining a low frequency filter and what looks like a 6db/oct, first order. The subsonic filter is optional if the amp is up to the challenge. Some active crossovers incorporate their own 20 Hz rolloff. A one or two ohm, high wattage series resistor can be added to increase impedance but gain will have to be adjusted.

High pass (mid bass coupler) looks more like a backwards 18 db/oct bandpass.

Crossover points could be asymmetric as well.