Foreplay III Second Pair of Outputs for Subwoofer

[AudioDave]

Hope this isn't to silly of a question.  I would like to try using a non-powered subwoofer in my system by connecting a mono amp to the second pair of outputs on my Foreplay III.  Would I simply connect the left and right outputs together using a splitter and then on to the mono amp,  passive crossover, and subwoofer or is there a better way?
Thanks!
Dave 

[Paul Joppa]

Connecting them together will reduce separation on all the outputs. The simple way is to replace the 1K resistors (back by the RCAs) with at least 10K, up to 50K resistors. More resistance gives less loss of separation. The high resistance may reduce the signal, depending on the amplifier's input impedance, and it will certainly reduce the high treble due to the capacitance of the interconnect - but that's not something you need to worry about in a bass amp! The high impedance will make the cable more susceptible to picking up hum from electric fields, so choose an interconnect with a good high-coverage shield.

Instead of the speaker-level filter, you could use an active crossover, or probably even a passive line level one, upstream of the mono amp. That would reduce wasted power in the mono amp. Id you do use the passive speaker-level filter, and if the mono amp has negative feedback (i.e. solid state or push-pull pentodes) make sure there is a load at high frequencies to prevent amplifier instability.

[AudioDave]

Thanks Paul,  I appreciate that explanation.  It was a little more involved than I thought.  That's why I like to ask first!
Thanks again.
Dave

[AudioDave]

After thinking about Paul's suggestions, I am leaning toward an active crossover for my subwoofer.  Do any of you have a good suggestion for either a DIY or assembled active crossover for a subwoofer powered by a mono amp?
Thanks!
Dave

[2wo]

How about a plate amp? It has the crossover, amp, and L&R inputs all in one package…John