Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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0:00 Intro
1:21 Why You Need a Subwoofer
2:12 The Problem: Frequency Overlap
2:47 How a Crossover Works
3:28 DAW Demo: Filters in Action
5:55 Why Getting It Right Matters
6:32 Setting Up the Crossover
8:45 Choosing the Right Crossover Frequency
10:54 Phase Alignment
13:05 Closing Thoughts

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