I'm looking to build a TMW setup and am considering biamping it between the MT and W for flexibility and giggles (not interested in active crossover). MT would just be a normal crossover, but my question is, do I need to make any special consideration on the high-pass circuit for the MT and the low-pass for the W with a full range signal to both circuits?
My initial thought was that, in a full range, the signal gets 'divided' up between the M, W, and T, so every part of the signal has a place to go. If I were to biamp it and send a full range signal to both the W and MT circuits, the low end on the MT wouldn't have a dedicated W to handle the low end of the signal like it would in a MWT. Would I need to beef up my components to handle what would otherwise be the 'W' part of the signal since it doesn't actually have a W to handle that part of the incoming signal?
My initial thought was that, in a full range, the signal gets 'divided' up between the M, W, and T, so every part of the signal has a place to go. If I were to biamp it and send a full range signal to both the W and MT circuits, the low end on the MT wouldn't have a dedicated W to handle the low end of the signal like it would in a MWT. Would I need to beef up my components to handle what would otherwise be the 'W' part of the signal since it doesn't actually have a W to handle that part of the incoming signal?
You must apply low pass filter for woofer. For the mid/high a high pass filter will help lower the distortion and make them sound cleaner.
A high pass filter is the answer.
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No. For example say you disconnected your woofer on your current set up. Nothing would happen except you have less bass.
It would be interesting if you could stop the bass from going through the amp because then you could use a nice low power amp for the highs.
Maybe because you wanted to use a DSP instead? Or a passive line level crossover? Or integrate frequency selection into the amp? Or do a line level/speaker level hybrid?
Allen, you're the bomb! You're the only one that's actually completely answered my question! Many thanks!