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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@k600r 

I personally believe you should set your crossover point by ear.

That practice has worked well for me.  Knowing the frequency response curve of my speakers does help as a starting point.  When I finish setting up my two subs, I subtly miss them when they are turned off.  A remote control to adjust the sub’s volume +/- 1,2,3 helps optimize for different listening levels and musical material.

@esarhaddon1 

"Before you go complaining to management as some have in the past,"

Why am I not surprised.

@carlsbad2 

You are correct. The ATC don't go much below 55Hz, but I knew that before I bought them.

I agree 100% with your assessment. I just thought I would ask the question so I could see if there was something I was missing. I also used the speakers as the front speakers in a HT application via HT bypass so limiting there response is not ideal. 

All things considered I am very happy with the sound quality as the system is currently configured, so I am guessing I may just play around with a slightly lower crossover frequency for now.

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