I listen for phase shift distortion. The fewer crossovers, the less chance of that distortion.
The faster the crossover slope, the more crossover distortion - phase shift.
6 dB/octave (first order) will introduce far less phase shift than 18 dB/octave.
Listen at high sound pressure levels - 85dB or so, and listen to music that you are familiar with. Do you get Listener Fatigue, i.e. an urge to turn it down?
Finally. listen at low volume. If the speakers don't excite enough air at low volumes, they will disappoint.
The faster the crossover slope, the more crossover distortion - phase shift.
6 dB/octave (first order) will introduce far less phase shift than 18 dB/octave.
Listen at high sound pressure levels - 85dB or so, and listen to music that you are familiar with. Do you get Listener Fatigue, i.e. an urge to turn it down?
Finally. listen at low volume. If the speakers don't excite enough air at low volumes, they will disappoint.