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Hello,
I've been thinking ahead for when I'll need to replace my aging integrated amplifier and the Parasound Halo integrated looks like a great replacement, maybe even a near future upgrade. I'm curious if anyone has experience with using the onboard speaker crossover. I use stand-mounted two-way speakers running full range with dual subwoofers at 60 Hz roll off. I'm using pre-outs to the amplified subwoofers.
I tried using the speaker crossover function of the subwoofers but didn't like the transition, it seemed too abrupt with poor blending. Running the speaker full range sounds much better and fairly well blended. But it would be nice to have a low frequency roll-off so the speakers aren't working quite so hard and maybe the blending could be even better.
So my question is: Does the Halo's speaker crossover feature work well when using subwoofers? Specifically, does the speaker crossover affect both the speaker output and the subwoofer pre-out or is the subwoofer output independent? And is the speaker crossover an abrupt transition or a slower roll-off?
Thank you for any insights you can offer!
Tom
Follow Ups:
First, I have the P5 preamp from Parasound. I suspect the crossover / bass managment is either identical or a close sib.
I cross my panels over about 60hz using the Parasound crossover which is 12db/ octave. i run the sub output Full Range and allow the sub to low pass at about 45hz or so.
I the 2 keys are First, to not cross over too high. Second, dont' set high and low pass at the same frequency or you'll have a 'bump'. Set the low, lower and the high higher so they stand a good chance of SUMMING FLAT at the crossover point.
My Panels sound very nice, much more spacious image and extension to below 20hz. The reduction in power needed in the low bass to the panels really helps the amp AND the speakers.
Too much is never enough
Hi, pictureguy,
Thanks for the reply. Sounds like the crossover feature is what I'm after. I was looking at the P5 preamp and thinking maybe I could upgrade in phases; get the P5 first and use the HT bypass on my integrated and then eventually replace the integrated with a power amp. But I do like the convenience of an integrated amp.
Thanks again!
Regards,
Tom
I lost sight of YOUR goal.
2channel? Just a 2-amp system without biamp or other frills?
The Halo integrated is NICE and the amp circuitry probably derives from the successful A21/23 series which had substantial John Curl input.
Daisy chain a P5 AFTER the integrated? That's an extra GRAND on top of the Integrated. Be careful or pretty soon you're talkin real money.
Too much is never enough
I was describing using a P5 as the pre -amp. Home theater bypass allows use of the integrated as a power amp. I'm not interested in multi-channel so the Halo integrated sounds like just what I'm looking for.
Regards,
Tom
Compare BACK PANEL design and with the exception of speaker binding posts on the integrated, they are nearly identical.
It would appear they liberally borrowed from the P5 FOR the integrated. No surprise since the new preamp was very well received and considered if not bargain, than quite fairly priced for all it does well.
Any way you can get a detailed demo? I'm not sure of your use, in detail, but once I started working with my pre, it all came clear and really helped my system.
Too much is never enough
I wasn't clear in my post. The integrated amp I would use as a power amp with the P5 is a Musical Fidelity A3.5. But I'm not sure I want to hang on to the A3.5 (or purchase a separate power amp) so the Halo integrated would be my preference. Then I could use both integrated amps (the A3.5 and Halo) as either preamps, or power amps, or integrated amps. :-)
Tom
IMO, I can't provide any meaningful advice. MF is well regarded as is the Parasound. I would just caution against 'daisy chaining' too much stuff because distortion and other artifacts DO add up.
I have a PAIR of the A23, one for each panel speaker. They have provision for an out/in loop so each amp gets ONE feed from the pre and it loops from out to in on that one amp. This gives me speaker leads of Less than 3 feet.
That to MY mind is the 'advantage' of seperates. The P5, is to me, a keeper. I can than swap out amps as I desire. If I went to a more sensitive speaker, I could even sell off one of the A23, for example. Or, setup the way I am, could go forward to a line level crossover!
Too much is never enough
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