2. speakers
  3. 125610-75180

filters on speaker cables

I have a slightly long winded question on adding filters to my speaker cables to bleed of low frequencies. So is it possible to add a filter to each speaker cable to lessen to load on the amp when reproducing low frequencies? And if so what value,where do I get them, and how do you install them? I would like to add a stereo pair of quality subs to my system. I am using a Modwright KWI 200 integrated amp with Tyler Acoustics Woodmere II Speakers. I love the sound of the integrated but no way to add a crossover to the system as is. There are many here that say adding subs and lessening the load on the amp and main speakers has great results, so much so, that I really want to try it. So I am looking for another option without buying separates. Any advice is greatly 
mizike
nonoise's avatar
nonoise
10,903 posts
 
It could very well be the way your room interacts with the speakers is causing your excess bass (if I read that correctly) and anything you do to the cables will be for naught. 

I have monitors that "only" reach down to the low 40s but I can measure response down to the low 30s and have more than enough bass to meet my needs. 

Using a sub can be advantageous since you can position it just about anywhere and adjust the output to a lower setting, which would alleviate some, if now all, of your problems. Others here know more than I so they'll chime in soon enough. :-)

All the best,
Nonoise
yogiboy's avatar
yogiboy
5,728 posts
 
No such animal. If you want to use a sub with line level you will have to go with a separate amp and preamp.
Post removed 
mizike OP
107 posts
 
Thanks fellas, this is what I thought the response would be, I was just hoping someone knew more than I and had a solution. I will continue so save my meager wages to some day step up to good separates and the save even more to try the subs. I seem to have my heart set on reducing the load on the amp and main speakers, maybe I'll rethink that, thanks again, Allen.
More to discover