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Why do crossovers do more harm than good???

Think I got down why unless it's an expensive parametric EQ that basic tone controls or none at all are better than graphic EQ but was thinking that if bi-amping latterally is supposed to be better than not bi-amping why don't more manufacturers make active crossovers and let's incorporate them into their pre-amps?As opposed to letting both amps handle full frequency spectrum?I have a set of bi-amp/biwire Gallos and was thinking of adding a sub.Why would a unit like a Bryston or other manufaturer improve the sonics more signal path and wirring nonwithstanding?If I did want to explore this option any other good manfacturers to consider?
Chazzbo
chazzbo
neubilder
129 posts
 
Chazzbo, check out Linn - the 'aktiv' crossovers get tucked neatly into the amplifiers.
neubilder
129 posts
 
Rwwear, I'm curious about your comments. I have a Linn active system and have read a lot about other active systems by Meridian, Naim and a few others. I have never heard of active crossovers adding distortion - by contrast I thought it was much easier, cleaner, more efficient, and ultimately more effective to manage signals at line level vs. full output(speaker level). Are you referring to a poorly implemented self designed active system or one that has been properly engineered?

Brian.
rwwear
2,887 posts
 
Neubilder, I wasn't refering to systems like yours that are completely active and designed from the ground up by the manufacturer. I'm talking about adding a sub to speakers with passive crossovers and using the Hi pass filter in the sub which is usually grainy sounding. I prefer to run my speakers full range and just use the low pass filter for the sub.
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