I have gone active using a couple of the Pass crossovers, as I liked certain drivers that deliver those micro details that are hard to find in my level of affordable speakers.
The wonderful advantage of active electronic crossovers (would not like to use digital ones) is that when you hear another system and like something about it, you can tweak your settings to get the same.
The dis-advantage of active is the numerous amount of amplifiers.
3 to 4 way active with a couple of tube mono blocks, if you choose to go all out; can take up a lot of shelf space too.
Takes a lot of work but when you do get it right to your ears it is very satisfying.
I use a blend of Horns mainly for it’s immediacy and liveliness, and Ribbons for their subtleness and lack of distortion.
Nelson Pass crossovers are made to order products and are still available.
The wonderful advantage of active electronic crossovers (would not like to use digital ones) is that when you hear another system and like something about it, you can tweak your settings to get the same.
The dis-advantage of active is the numerous amount of amplifiers.
3 to 4 way active with a couple of tube mono blocks, if you choose to go all out; can take up a lot of shelf space too.
Takes a lot of work but when you do get it right to your ears it is very satisfying.
I use a blend of Horns mainly for it’s immediacy and liveliness, and Ribbons for their subtleness and lack of distortion.
Nelson Pass crossovers are made to order products and are still available.