(((Hi. Quick survey of people that have removed the M5-HP)))
This is like saying if i disconnect the Brakes in my car how many of you fellows will still have their family jewels left and are they still in decent working condition.
We have had many attempts to compare the M5 high pass units with the built ins yes the built ins can work but the Vandy Battery bias always comes out on top.
Perhaps this will help. If you can try and understand the unique design advantages.of speed A High performance loudspeaker driver task where each driver has a purpose high mass drivers for bass a lighter faster driver for mid bass an even lighter faster Mid driver and finally a ultra light mass tweeter. The allows proper tonal character at any given musical task. The high pass properly maintains the long waves out of the faster drivers. The full range speed this allows the whole system is brilliant when properly set up. All your doing by having the crossover improperly set is ruining the intended alignment and slowing the faster then normal drivers in these designs from operating as intended.
Best JohnnyR