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young31

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Posted: February 13, 2005 at 2:01 AM / IP Logged

Hi there. I'm new to the board so I'll start by sayig "Hi" to everyone here.

I am looking for a 3 way passive xover for my front stage setup. Anyone know where I can get one or know where there might be a wiring diagram so I can make one? Thanks.

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Posted: February 13, 2005 at 2:46 AM / IP Logged

A Passive crossover must be designed specifically to the speakers being used. You can't just take a crossover and put them on some speakers and expect it to sound good. The crossover is the most important part of a speaker system. It takes a lot of expensive testing equipment and software to design them properly, plus a great deal of experience and skill.

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Posted: February 13, 2005 at 12:53 PM / IP Logged

Steven is of course 100% correct. It is nearly impossible to get an off-the-shelf crossover to sound as good as a crossover designed specifically for the speakers being used. However, it is possible to get acceptable sound, especially in the non-critical listening environment in a car, using generic crossovers. What speakers are you planning to use?

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I'm not sure yet. I was thinking of getting a 4" component set the ngetting a midbass to match my subs. Should I just invest in a decent set on 3 way components? Any suggestions on a good set? Thanks for the info guys.

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If you haven't purchased anything yet you should get a set of components with the crossover included and matched to the drivers. Why 4"??

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Posted: February 15, 2005 at 4:12 PM / IP Logged

A 4" component set for the kick panels & 6 1/2" for the doors. I've been lookin on Ebay for a 3 way component set. Is Audiobahn any good? I have never heard any of there product> Thanks.

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I wouldn't buy Audiobahn. Poor value, in my opinion.

However, I'd pursuade you to consider an electronic crossover between the component set and the midbass driver and bi-amping your front stage. See the benfits of bi-amping here: http://sound.westhost.com/bi-amp.htm

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I agree with Kfr01. Just buy a 4" (or larger) component set and get a set of midbasses. It will probably save you money as a good 3 way component set is extremely expensive. And it will give you more flexibility.

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If you still wanna get a threeway system all in one get these: TITANIUM 951 COMP ELITE

http://www.phoenixgold.com/2004/titaniumelitespeakers.html

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Ok. Bi amping just might be the way to go. I have an Infinity Kappa 255a 5 channel amp. I was hoping to power a set of rear speakers with this amp, but I just might run them off the deck. Decks these days seem to have a fair amount of power. Thanks to everyone for all your input. I'm gonna like it here. I will definitley post pics when I am done. Thanks again.

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