Much of the time you will see LR used when the filters aren't being used as a HPF for subs/lows. Although I do know that are a decent amount of bi-amp settings that do call for a LR of one side and Butterworth on the other. It is all about the design and what works best, and that is where you need the experience with measurement equipment.tammojsmit wrote:I'm stepping rather gingerly here since I don't have the experience.Landl.livesound wrote:Hey Sine,sine143 wrote:Yess... Good to get something right!
But back on topic. I notice that lots of people are running 48db LR sloped xovers. Why run LR over buttersworth, and are you noticing any seperation between tops and subs with such a steep slope? I've not had time to adequately eq my system, so I'm only running 24 db buttersworth, with a 48db buttsworth for the hipass on the subs, with no changes on the eq as of yet.
The one reason you see more 24dB/Octave recommended than 48dB/octave, is the 8 pole filter is much harder to get right in a design because of how steep it is, and if I recall correctly you will see more phase shift along with the filter.
Take Care!
PhilFrom what I've read on the forum here, is that the preferred is LR and at 48db. Struggles have occurred with 48db Buttersworth.
Make sense?
Even if you use a 48dB/octave LR you are still going to take slightly more to get the crossover region right compared to say a 24dB/octave. So I would still say the 24dB/octave LR is the best option for many, especially when your system is not an install and will be setup in different rooms/configurations, which could make the steep crossover filters work great in one room but horrible in another.
But if you have access to the correct measurement equipment I say go ahead and try it, why not, the worst you can do is learn something, just don't forget to use your ears!
Take Care!
Phil
