Using an active crossover in a sound system will always sound better than using passive ones. Separating the bass frequencies from the high frequencies makes a significant difference to the overall sound system performance.

The Q-Audio QXOVER23 is a stereo 2-way or 3-way mono active crossover. Active crossover sits between mixer and amplifier, normally using balanced line level cables. The incoming signal is divided into different frequency bands via precise Linkwitz-Riley filters and offer good speaker driver protection by their steep 24dB/Octave slope. For further protection, 25 Hz Low Cut filters are provided to eliminate inaudible high-energy bass content.

The unit also offers an independently-adjustable subwoofer output, providing an extra low-frequency band in a control range from 10-235 Hz making it effectively a 3-way stereo or 4-way mono active crossover. Mute and Phase Invert switches for all outputs make troubleshooting a breeze. Compared to digital loudspeaker management systems, the QXOVER23 is not only more affordable, but it also offers greater ease-of-use and a full 20dB signal headroom that only an analogue processor can provide.