I think that the idea that you want to keep the crossover out of a certain region has more to do with the quality of integration. It's fair to call it a dangerous, but not impossible task. Looking at the crossover frequency alone is not a definite indicator of quality or seamless integration. I'm not sure how much of this also has to do with horn speakers, where a conventional speaker cabinet was used for the low-mids and a horn in the treble. This type of avoidance may have made more sense.
Still, not all speakers do this as well. One truth is adding a midrange can really add dynamic range in the mid-treble region. A midrange can be used with an 8" woofer just as well as a 12". :)
Still, not all speakers do this as well. One truth is adding a midrange can really add dynamic range in the mid-treble region. A midrange can be used with an 8" woofer just as well as a 12". :)