In my post I am still keeping the passive crossover between the amps and the speakers. The first order passive crossover between the pre and power amps was to remove some out-of-band material from being amplified by the amplifiers.

For someone who has the time and inclination, what I suggested can be a satifying and cost effective route.

I agree that an active crossover would be probably the "way to go" execept for those who can't or won't afford it.

Paul