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Originally Posted by timmmay /forum/post/14181726
forgive me if this sounds like a newbie question but can you give me an example of a high pass filter, or if there's a low pass filter? thanks..
Together, a high pass filter for speakers and a low pass filter for the subwoofer are what comprise a "crossover".
Basically the high pass filter "passes signal higher than the filter's set frequency" and a similar definition for the low pass filter. Crossovers can have different slopes, but that might be getting a bit more advanced than you are ready for.
Many people use 80hz crossover between their speakers and subwoofers for example.
The Rotel RSP-1069, for example, has several available crossovers to choose from; 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 200hz. (Found on Page 41 of its owners manual)
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Most receivers and modern pre/pro separates will have similar offerings. I have seen some less expensive receivers have much fewer options however.