Active crossovers are actively discussed but I have not found any directions on module arrangement.
Look at the attached picture. Until today I've planned the serial way, designed neat HP/LP crossover modules etc. But then I started to question myself. That's what I came up with:
Serial arrangement
Pros
neat structure
phase-coherent
Cons
possibly higher distortion due to number of active elements in signal path
Parallel arrangment:
Pros
possibly lower distortion
Cons
not so modular (ie modules and wiring become a bit more complex)
possible phase incoherencies (not sure about this one)
So, which approach is better in Your opinion and why?
Look at the attached picture. Until today I've planned the serial way, designed neat HP/LP crossover modules etc. But then I started to question myself. That's what I came up with:
Serial arrangement
Pros
neat structure
phase-coherent
Cons
possibly higher distortion due to number of active elements in signal path
Parallel arrangment:
Pros
possibly lower distortion
Cons
not so modular (ie modules and wiring become a bit more complex)
possible phase incoherencies (not sure about this one)
So, which approach is better in Your opinion and why?