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Help: crossover for Thiels and Velodyne sub?


I'm running Thiel 2 2s and a Velodyne F-1500R sub without a separate crossover. Each is driven from a different output on a BAT VK-3i preamp.
The Velodyne is a 15" servo/250w amp that retailed for about $1600 eight years ago (Stereophile Class "C").

The Thiels use PAD Colossus wires from a McCormack DNA-1. The Velodyne uses a long Tributaries siver-plated copper i/c.

QUESTION: How should I manage the crossover?

Should I go through the sub first, and then to the Thiels (I don't have a great interconnect to do this with though).

Or should I get an external crossover (i.e. how good is the Velodyne crossover)?

If so, what brand/price crossover should I look for?

Thanks for your advice.
(Sorry for the repeat)
akaddict

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akaddict OP
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Thank you all very much for your insights and time.

The Paradigm X-30 recommendation is very helpful (and the price is right). Unfortunately it only goes down to 35hz. The Velo has variable xover down to 40hz, which results in some overlap, and is consistent with Islandflyfisher's observations (e.g. 40 isn't low enough).

By the way Foreverhifi2000, this is not a HT application. For the reasons you mentioned I've been hesitant to put anything in front of the Thiel crossover. But the X-300 is cheap enough to experiment with.

I think anybody with a sat/sub configuration probably ought to have a crossover handy, so I'll probably get one.

But before I jump, does anybody have other suggestions for a competing crossover?
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