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Kalman Rubinson wrote:

On 11 Jul 2003 14:27:12 GMT, (TChelvam) wrote:

Steven Sullivan wrote in message
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Better yet, a variable crossover. Variable phase adjustment
is nice to have too.

Yes.that's really important. At 180 ( my sys), the sound clearer and
the bass is tight with good punch. Unfortunately, not many can tell
the diff. In fact, speaking of the phase, i remember that for the DAC,
I could only tell on certain music which phase is better but in
majority of them I am unable to tell correctly. Wonder how important
is phase is?

I think what SS meant was fully variable phase, not just an inverting
switch. I agree. It really helps.

Kal

I've set and installed dozens of subwoofer systems and have yet to find a
continuously variable phase control to work any differently than a switch. IOW
rotating the control will exhibit no difference until you hit a certain point
and then the polarity suddenly changes and there will be no further change
through the remainder of the rotation.

Do we have some other experience to share?