An amp similar to the Q5 Pro or AD18, but with a "proper" crossover for the subwoofer output.
These amps feature subwoofer outputs but that functionality is not great because the subwoofer's frequency range will overlap with the mains. Better to high pass the mains and low pass the sub.
In other words, I'd like to be able to connect a subwoofer, and:
1. Select a crossover point... "off", 40hz, 50hz, 60hz, 70hz, 80hz, 90hz, 100hz, etc. (80hz is a very reasonable default)
2. The main speaker outputs should be high-passed above the crossover frequency
3. The subwoofer output should be low-passed below the crossover frequency
4. Bonus: let me choose the crossover slope (12dB/octave, 24dB octave, etc)
This functionality can be found on $120 budget 5.1 home theater systems. Based on my understanding of the chipset in amps like the AD18 it has everything it needs to support features like this; it just needs to exposed via the firmware+UI. Although I could certainly be wrong about that.
These amps feature subwoofer outputs but that functionality is not great because the subwoofer's frequency range will overlap with the mains. Better to high pass the mains and low pass the sub.
In other words, I'd like to be able to connect a subwoofer, and:
1. Select a crossover point... "off", 40hz, 50hz, 60hz, 70hz, 80hz, 90hz, 100hz, etc. (80hz is a very reasonable default)
2. The main speaker outputs should be high-passed above the crossover frequency
3. The subwoofer output should be low-passed below the crossover frequency
4. Bonus: let me choose the crossover slope (12dB/octave, 24dB octave, etc)
This functionality can be found on $120 budget 5.1 home theater systems. Based on my understanding of the chipset in amps like the AD18 it has everything it needs to support features like this; it just needs to exposed via the firmware+UI. Although I could certainly be wrong about that.