Active crossover advice needed

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Hi guys, i'm gonna get myself an XTA DP200 in march but until then I need a crossover, and was wondering if there'd be any discernable sound quality difference between the Peavey XO23, Dbx 223XL and Samson S below. I'm gonna buy one of them for now until I get my XTA.

http://www.samsontech.com/site_media/legacy_docs/S-2-way.jpg

http://dnamusiclabs.com/sites/default/files/dbx_223XL.jpg

http://sandmanguitaronline.com/images/00573700_4.jpg
I would go with the DBX 223XL. It is very versatile with a lot of brands of amps and speakers. However, I strongly recommend this one. The Asly XR-1001
http://www.ashly.com/xrseriescrossove.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/177885-REG/Ashly_XR_1001_XR1001_Crossover.html
Their products are rock solid. I own a three way stereo crossover by them. It has been in use since 1978
 
BTW The Ashly has Active Responsive Control and uses both XLR and TRS connections. Most DJs use DBX, Sound Reinforcement/PA and Broadcast Applications prefer Ashly. Don't get me wrong, I am not saying DBX is bad, I own a lot of DBX but pound for pound, technology for technology Ashly leaves DBX in the dust.

"shly's XR-Series crossovers are based upon a powerful state-variable filter circuit guaranteeing that two adjacent frequency band outputs always remain in phase. Our crossovers offer a number of useful and unusual features, including continuous tuning, a response control, and a unique output stage which maintains low noise at any level setting. These models also include a 200:1 tuning range, individual output mute switches, and both TRS and XLR connectors. Like other Ashly products, your crossover features low noise and distortion, active balanced inputs, a peak level indicator, a precision regulated power supply, protection against abnormal input or output conditions, and rugged mechanical construction. Conservative design and an unusually thorough procedure for quality control have earned Ashly a reputation for dependability in the recording, sound reinforcement, and broadcast fields.

Response Control; an Ashly Exclusive...
This control, found adjacent to the crossover frequency control, adjusts the damping of the filter affecting the response shape of the filters at the crossover point. This helps offset the inaccuracies inherent in typical loudspeakers, thereby helping you to achieve a flat system response. Dial calibrations refer to the amount of attenuation effected by the filter at the crossover frequency, i.e., a setting of 3dB means that the filter's high-pass and low-pass outputs are each "rolled off 3dB at the crossover point". This describes Butterworth filter response, or a gentle 3dB peak at the crossover point when the two filter output signals overlap. To obtain a flat signal, or "Linkwitz-Riley" response through the crossover region, set the Response control to "6". This attenuates each output of the filter by 6dB at the crossover point (two identical signals added together yield a +6dB increase). To obtain a notch at the crossover point, turn down the response control past "6" to best suit your needs."
 
I agree with the advice on the DBX...it works fine. Especially if your looking to upgrade to the XTA in the near future.

He asked which of the 3 you would use.....Lets keep the thread on point please