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running full range or not full range...huh?

I'm trying to ask this question a few ways to see if I can ask it sensibly and get some help....sorry if it seems redundant.

Here's the question: is it better to remove the low bass from the signal and not send it to floor-standers that don't go down below -- say -- 35 hz because it avoids having the speaker try to do something it can't, which in turn causes distortion.

Or, is it better to just let the speakers naturally roll off the sound, and not worry about distortion (and avoid using an external crossover of pre/pro of some type).

Thanks!

--dan
dgaylin
rockadanny
1,221 posts
 
I hi-pass my mains (large monitors with integrated stands, making them appear as floorstanders) with 85Hz in-line passive filters which cleaned them up tremendously. And have stereo subs doing the LF work. Clean, full sound.
mor2bz
41 posts
 
pretty simple

if you want to play difficult program loudly and your
mains are not up to it then filter

if not just add sub to bottom
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aldavis
200 posts
 
It depends. Don't listen to anyone who says that it's always better one way or the other. You have to try it both ways on your system in your room and give each way PLENTY of time for hundreds of minor adjustments. - Jim
mabonn
181 posts
 
Rockadanny -- Do you put the passive filter between the amp and speakers, or between the preamp and amp ??
rockadanny
1,221 posts
 
Filters were from ACI. I plug them right into the power amp inputs, then plug my cables from the pre amp into them. Simple, easy, and cheap. Like Aldavis says, try it for yourself and determine if you like them or not. If you get them from ACI you can return them within 30 days. ACI has 85Hz and 65Hz filters. I think they are $35 for a pair. When I had only one sub I used the 65Hz filters. I changed to 85Hz filters when I added my second sub.
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