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JL Audio CR-1 Crossover Impressions
There was a fair amount of pre-release excitement about the CR-1 but I haven't read much about real world experiences on this forum.
I would prefer not to complicate my signal path with another box but have to admit that I'm curious about the potential impact the CR-1 (and a high pass filter) might have. Have others had success pairing the CR-1 and Gotham(s) with full range speakers? |
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I'm also interested to hear about the cr-1. If I remember correctly, many have had great success integrating subs with the cr-1 if your subs and mains are equidistant. I don't believe you can account for the distance if you place your subs behind the mains. There are some digital products that do but not my cup of tea. FYI, I don't use the gothams for stereo for this reason.
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Just got mine from a fellow on audiogon the other day. Talked to Barry, what a great guy with a lot of knowledge, at JL Audio about the set up with my two f-113's. going to spend some time in the next few days and see how everything works.
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current set up, mc-602, mr-85, c-45, mcd-301, jl fathom f-113 x 2, jl cr-1, legacy focus20/20, dbx14/10, sae 5000a, mmf 7.3, ortofon blue, cardas cables, monster hts5100 mk2. infinity monitor jr. with soft dome miss and tweets plus a half dozen other receivers, speakers, cd players etc. |
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Love mine. It is always on and works like a dream. Allowed me to run Esoteric DAC and HT receiver into same amps. The receiver is off and not in the chain while the system is used for 2 channel. Bass is dialed in regardless of application. It does exactly what it is advertised as doing. Worth every penny.
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Karl Listening Room (2 Channel): Vandersteen 5A speakers, Simaudio Moon Neo 400M Mono Block Amplifiers, Esoteric D-07X DAC (preamp) via Apple Mac Mini (Roon), Furman IT-Reference 20i Power Cond., Wireworld. Listening Room (HT Portion): Vandersteen VCC-5 Center, Vandersteen VSM Signature Surrounds, JL Audio CR1 Crossover, JL Audio f110 v2 Subwoofer, Marantz SR 5010 Receiver, Wireworld Office: KEF R500 Speakers; Sonos Amp fed by Roon Family Room: Monitor Audio Silver RX6 speakers, McIntosh MA6600 Integrated Amplifier, Pro-Ject RME 9.1 TT w/ Sumiko Blackbird MC Cart. |
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Thanks for the feedback guys.
After quite a bit of experimentation, I've landed on a crossover setting of 35 with my large full range speakers and that can vary depending upon the source material. I have a single Gotham which is located centrally and in the back of the room. This combination is well integrated and the bass really does seem to come from the mains from my listening position. The addition of a CR-1 would probably be most interesting if I were to add a second Gotham and place the pair next to the mains. That would provide the the flexibility to experiment with significantly higher crossover points. With the right size room, I'm sure that would be one hell of a setup. I think I've landed in a very good place and have all the bass I could want. If I had smaller speakers or a significantly larger space, I would have been more inclined to go down the multiple sub path with the CR-1. |
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