Thread: Need a CR-1?
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Old 05-21-2019, 01:49 PM
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I strongly disagree with those recommending to run your main speakers full range without a crossover. The issue is that its very difficult if not impossible to get the phase to match at every frequency where the main speakers and and sub overlap without a crossover. No you don't need a CR-1 but you do need a crossover if you hope to get a flattish overall frequency response.



I used an Ashley crossover before upgrading to a Cr-1 and it worked fine.


I’m with you Wayne.

But I wonder why companies like REL have been so successful building their business and reputation on running mains full range and adding the sub with a speaker level connection.
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