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Best Way to Split Amplifier Output Frequencies to Main Speakers and Subwoofer

Is there a decent stand alone active or passive stereo frequency divider that can take the speaker outputs from my vintage receiver and send mids/highs to my main speakers and lows to my subwoofer?   I want to relieve my main speakers from deep bass responsibilities. The crossover frequency should be user adjustable.  Neither my receiver or sub have the capability to do this.

jmarini2
elevick
2,640 posts
 

Yes, but the REL doesn't have a crossover to keep bass from the mains.  Keeping the amp from having to replicate low bass may help with headroom???

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bdp24
10,306 posts
 

Pass, First Watt, Bryston, Marchand. Both low pass and high pass filters, variable frequencies and slopes.

fiesta75
1,381 posts
 

+1 elevick. And running through low-level inputs give you deeper bass. No answer from OP on separable preamp outputs and power amp inputs. I'm stopping.

erik_squires
16,922 posts
 

Are your mains ported?  Seal them.

It won't be as good as a true crossover, but it will extend the dynamic range and help integrate with the sub. 

Regards,

 

Erik

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