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    Default Question on integrating passive sub with Sierra 2's

    BACKGROUND: Ordered a pair of Sierra 2's for use in a 2.1 system (passive sub) for music only use.
    - The passive sub is an Optimus Pro SW 12 I refurbished and have wired between a HK3485 AVR and the L/R speakers like in the following diagram, except the depicted "in-walls" will actually be Sierra 2's and the sub is NOT an in-wall:

    cx1002wiring.png

    - I replaced the sub's original (lousy ~200Hz) crossover with a better Parasound CX-1002 crossover with the following specs (from Parasound):

    "120 Hz low pass crossover, 12dB/octave
    120 Hz high pass crossover, 12dB/octave

    Oversize inductors for high power handling without distortion
    Low insertion loss to prevent loss of efficiency"

    QUESTION: Should I anticipate any issues with the sub's 120Hz crossover freq and 12dB/octave slope vis-a-vis the Sierra 2's low end capability? In another words, would sending frequencies below ~120Hz for the passive sub to reproduce detract from the overall bass response (Sierra 2's are spec'd down to ~45Hz).

    Buying a new sub is not an option, having just bought the 2's, but other options include:
    1) Not using the passive sub
    2) Replace/adjust the sub's crossover to a lower frequency (such as ??)

    Thanks in advance.
    Last edited by XEagleDriver; 11-23-2015 at 11:00 AM.
    Cheers,
    XEagleDriver

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