I'd like to clarify Jond's comment:
It is my understanding that the Reference 3a de Capo uses 1 element (high pass) to protect the tweeter. As far as I know, this is the simplest x-over used on a multi-driver system. Most 1st order x-over systems use multiple elements.
However, to your original post: I'm not so sure that this will make the speaker sound dynamic (my de Capo's aren't spectacular in this respect). OTOH the resultant flat impedance curve is definitely tube amp friendly - especially for SETs. Also, phase shift is minimized and many people believe that to be beneficial.
It is my understanding that the Reference 3a de Capo uses 1 element (high pass) to protect the tweeter. As far as I know, this is the simplest x-over used on a multi-driver system. Most 1st order x-over systems use multiple elements.
However, to your original post: I'm not so sure that this will make the speaker sound dynamic (my de Capo's aren't spectacular in this respect). OTOH the resultant flat impedance curve is definitely tube amp friendly - especially for SETs. Also, phase shift is minimized and many people believe that to be beneficial.