I have added a Mackie 10Smk3 subwoofer to my M-audio BX5a speakers. The monitors are rather small. They have a frequency range of 56hz to 22Khz. They have an active crossover freq. of 3khz. (That is, the built-in crossover between the tweeter and woofer). The tweeter draws 30 watts, the woofer draws 40.
The subwoofer is also not a large one and should match OK, although it's a different manufacturer. It has freq. range of 35-180hz. The crossover range is 40-180. It draws 120 watts.
I've been researching this, and see the usual suggested crossover on the sub is 80hz. But I have also seen recommendations which are much higher if your monitor speakers are small and don't have much bass response. Some as high as 150hz.
I use this setup for music creation, not listening or home theater. both the monitors and sub are studio quality, though not high-end.
Anyone have any thoughts on what would be a good crossover setting on the sub? Even ballpark would be helpful. My ears are aging and I can't always trust them.
Thanks, Mike
The subwoofer is also not a large one and should match OK, although it's a different manufacturer. It has freq. range of 35-180hz. The crossover range is 40-180. It draws 120 watts.
I've been researching this, and see the usual suggested crossover on the sub is 80hz. But I have also seen recommendations which are much higher if your monitor speakers are small and don't have much bass response. Some as high as 150hz.
I use this setup for music creation, not listening or home theater. both the monitors and sub are studio quality, though not high-end.
Anyone have any thoughts on what would be a good crossover setting on the sub? Even ballpark would be helpful. My ears are aging and I can't always trust them.
Thanks, Mike