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Sub Crossover vs. External Crossover

I am putting together a two-channel system, and I plan to incorporate a subwoofer for low-end. My mains are Tyler Acoustic Taylo Ref. Monitors, and my sub is a Revel B15. My question is whether I should use the crossover in the B15, or whether I should use a separate external crossover - I am concerned that by using the B15's crossover, I will negatively impact the quality of the signal going into my amp. My pre will likely be a Bryston BP 25 and my amp a Bryston 4B SST. If I purchase and external crossover, it will be the Bryston 10B (sub version, balanced). Any advice would be welcome.
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ed_sawyer
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your best bet is to use the Xover within the B15. It's quite nice and matched specifically for that speaker. Get a Sound Level Meter from Rat Shack and use the CD that comes with the Revel to set up the parametric EQ in the sub. Integration doesnt' get much better than that. I have a Bryston 10B pro Sub X-over and it's a nice piece, but if I had a Revel b15 I wouldn't bother with it.

-Ed
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