Vandersteen Quatro / Model 5 Crossovers


In an effort to bypass the issue of replacing batteries in the Quatro and Model 5 crossovers,would utilizing an external crossover such as those from Behringer,Bryston(10b),and others work effectively? I'd consider moving up to one of these speakers,but don't want the hassle of dealing with the batteries.Anybody gone this route and pleased with the results.
denman

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Crazy bad move
Ist the 9V Batteries are easy to remove and replace
I did a pair tonight in 25 min.
2 pieces of about an inch each of 3M double stick tape,
2 GE 8 In thin type Cable ties and a good iron person are all you need.
The battery Bias is there to keep the Cap formed and sound their best for years, Lithium type 9V over 10 years.
Its the simplest x over known done trick style.
Adding something more complecated will only sound worst especially sporting Op amps in your signal path.
The X5 is exactly what you want for performing a Phase and time correct Simple 6DB High pass and the best sounding.
Please let me know if you have any questions
Best Johnnyr