Active crossover advice for 1000hz biamp


Hi,

Im looking for an 2 way active crossover to divide the signal around 1000-1200hz so I can biamp with two tube amps. Lows will go to a 15 inch woofer and highs to a compression driver in a horn.
I was considering Rane, Bryston, Marchand, any advice will be welcome.

Thanks
Alan
alanbrain

Showing 2 responses by ngjockey

If you're bypassing the passive crossover, which is the only way this makes sense at this high a xover, you'll need to know more about the passive. Is it notched or shelved? Actives are usually 24dB/octave, fourth order or even 48dB/octave where passives are most likely first or third order, so there might be a narrow phase issue as well.

If the passive is unusual, there is a hybrid method, using the active one-way for the woofer and the passive for the upper drivers. If the speaker has biwire connections, that's not difficult, just going direct to the woofer.

You got a lot of homework to do before selecting a brand.
Hey, how about a balanced Marchand along with a Manley Massive Passive EQ. Only another $5K, but all analog.