40 Hz is too low. I agree with Vandersteen that 100Hz is about the right place for a crossover.
It is an unfortunate Audiophile myth that lower is better, but the handful that have tried going over to higher crossovers have learned the benefit.
Best subwoffer crossover with room correction
I have a Rogue Stereo 100 Dark amplifier and Vandersteen 2ce Mkiii speakers (-3db at 29 Hz). I use an Icon LA 4 preamplifier. I have an 1. An SVS 300 subwoofer, 2. A Triad q3 inch, 700 wat subwoifer, and 3. A Snell 18 inch subwoofer with 499 watts amplification. . I tried to use the REW Software and the parametric SVS 3000, but could not obtain a smooth bass frequency response. I think I need a crossover at 70% below the lower limit (20 Hz), it will not overlap with my main speakers. So I am wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a good crossover for my subwoofer. I know that the Vandersteen Sub3 is designed specifically for my purpose and may be my best option.
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@kykat - Oh man the prices on the Vandersteen crossovers are out of this world. I thought they used to have less expensive in-line crossovers. You can make your own single-ended crossover with high-end copper foil caps for 1/10th of those prices. Of course these would only be 6 dB/octave but I'm afraid the prices on the Vandersteen site are way too rich for me. |
@erik_squires , sorry for the confusion: I was talking about the link that user ditusa posted just above my comment. The link is for a JL Audio CR-1 crossover that is priced at $3500 while the normal used price seems to below $3000. I was just letting mschwabmmd know that, while the CR-1 is supposed to be a high quality unit, it is normally cheaper than the listing in question.
There is currently a Vandersteen M5-HPB for $900 on usam. All this interests me due to a room mode I have around 75 hz arising from my room dimensions. I have been trying to find an acceptable solution without going full range dsp. Currently, I am using a pair of cheap FMODs between pre and amp, 100 hz high pass, 6 dB per octave so I get about 3 dB reduction at 75 hz. The CR-1 and the new Mac eq have both been on my radar but not the Vandersteen, due to my unfamiliarity with it.
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