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vandersteen 2w subwoofer

I hope someone more tech-savvy than I am can shed some light: would it be possible to replace the proprietary x-2 crossover with a high-pass filter generated by the parametric EQ of a DSP engine? I tried to roll-over 6db/octave at around 80Hz, and it seems to work -- but I don't know if that could potentially damage the subwoofer.
Thank you in advance,
Roberto

dainotto
erik_squires
16,016 posts
 
Also, I"m not sure what your preamp is. The Parasound P5 and P7 have integrated bass management. That's how I roll. 

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jackd
1,065 posts
 
The Vandie subs don't care how you achieve the high pass as long as the main amps are crossed at 80hz.
dainotto OP
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Thank you both! I am using Benchmark DAC2 HGC as preamp (no bass management); DSP is done through Roon (as far as I understand, EQ is applied to a digital signal). I will go ahead with DSP then, since I believe there is something wrong with my X-2 crossovers.
bondmanp
1,804 posts
 
Just remember that the plate amp in the 2Wq has a build in first order boost from 80Hz on down, so for best results you should feed the mains with a first order roll off from 80 Hz on down.  FWIW, Aesthetix makes some amps that have built in crossovers that are intended to work well with the Vandy subs.
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