How do you high pass your main speakers?


I have been very happy with the distributed bass array I added to my system, but from what I hear, the optimum method of integration is to high pass the main speakers.

Two questions:

1. What are my options for accomplishing this? Does this need to be a feature built into my amplifier or is there another component that needs to be inserted in the chain. 

2. What crossover point would be ideal? What frequency and amount of rolloff would be best if my speakers are ATC SCM19's which have a frequency response of (-6dB) 54Hz-22kHz.

Cheers,

Tony

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There are a number of ways.
#1Built into the receiver or preamp is one (more of a home theater feature sadly) 

#2 built into the subs (rare) 

#3 external analogue (my choice, JL audio CR-1, wilson sub controller, Bryston makes one or at least did).  
       3a, digital crossover, mini dsp etc (cheap but complicated)

#4 adding the right resister to your wire like a crossover before the speaker  

 


 

As for the frequency to highpass? Anything you want. Really anything. I adjust mine from 40hz to 100hz and it all sounds fine. Just listen and see what sounds best. Do the speakers or subs have more detail at 60hz? Most my speakers with 8” drivers I ended up at 60hz. My current speakers with 15” drivers I ended up at 40hz.

Wait I read all the posts lol. You already use a mini dsp? Just set the sub and speakers to the same point with a 24db slope and call it done. 

erik_squires. Please can anyone post a reference so I can calculate the value of this capacitor for different frequencies?