Active Crossover Conundrum!
Active Vs. Passive Crossovers
See articles below:
Mike
https://sound-au.com/biamp-vs-passive.htm
Active Crossover Conundrum!
I am thinking very seriously about using an active crossover with my Klipsch Cornwall lV’s. I have 3 amplifiers, a First Watt SIT-3, Pass XA-25, and the most recent purchase, a Modified Bottlehead 2A3 amplifier. I am considering a Marchand or a DIY Nelson Pass designed active crossover. Some of the questions I have rattling around in my noggin are; Can I get away with a 2 way? What amplifiers would be best at what driver? Would a 45 or a 300b be a good addition? Should I have my existing passive crossover modified instead? Are there many enthusiasts that have tried active and returned to passive crossovers?
I have already biamped my XA-25 and my SIT-3 and have enjoyed that combination.
The rest of my equipment is as follows: Cary SLP-98, Lumin U1 mini and a BorderPatrol DAC.
Any suggestions from those who have tried or are presently using an active crossover is appreciated.
Thanks!
ps, I have been listening to the 2a3 since Friday night and it is really really good… amazing results from just 3.5 watts!
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@ditusa - thanks for the article. My idea is using the SIT-3 from 0-500, a 45 amp from 500 to 7000 and my heavily modified Bottlehead 2a3 from 7000+.
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@coachpoconnor Wrote:
Sounds like a good idea. That said, bi-amping or tri-amping speakers should not be undertaken without first asking the manufacturer’s advice. When I horizontally bi-amped my speakers with an analog active crossover design by the same manufacturer (of the speakers) it brought my speakers two notches above the passive crossover in sound quality. 😎 Mike |
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