Richard, you are missing my point: Since you do not listen on axis with the woofer, try by-passing the crossover.
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Richard, you are missing my point: Since you do not listen on axis with the woofer, try by-passing the crossover.
OK, is your point to effectively remove the low pass section from the N1201 xover; which would drive the 416 full range? This is very much like the stock Model 14 xover is connected.
Where did you get your information about this modification? I have read alot about passive xovers from many experts, and only heard of mods like this from people who like to bi-amp. I'm just not sure the power summing @ xover would be as "in phase" as with the stock xover. I don't even know if it's that important...
I'm on vacation and won't be home until Saturday, so I won't be able to model it both ways for awhile. I can model the electrical drive to both drivers and monitor phase across the band.
Several people are studying the interference and lobe patterns caused by two drivers operating at the same frequencies near xover - over at AudioKarma. I think a calibrated mic passed vertically across a 2-way speaker can determine the shape and direction of these lobes. probably have to lay the speaker down on it's back, on the ground, outside. Something to try when I get home.
Richard C.
Richard, for evaluation purposes I would not modify the crossover. Just disconnect the leads from the crossover to the woofer and run new leads from the woofer to your amp.