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sparkie

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Posted: April 05, 2006 at 7:30 PM / IP Logged

There will be a phase shift. You can't change the laws of physics. I would suggest about 200 Hz as the 6dB/ocatve fall off will eliminate the deep bass giving the speakers the problem. Caps. are fairly cheap, but shop around. You may get a good price from an electronics supply store. You might just be better off leaving the bass level at the middle level and save for new speakers. Buying caps for each speaker may cost as much as half a decent pair of speakers. You may want to check that your sub is giving all it can as it is designed to give you the bass you want. If the amp, or sub box isn't correct, you could be missing out on the bass you are looking for without overdriving the rest of the speakers.

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Posted: April 05, 2006 at 8:01 PM / IP Logged

I think that if I adjust the sub amp it would overpower the other speakers. At low/moderate volumes everything seems in harmony, but as you turn it up - the speakers begin to cause rattling in the doors and eventually some distortion.

Those capacitors previously linked were less than $3 a piece.

Radio shack has these:

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productid=2103623&cp=2032058&pg=3&f=Taxonomy%2FRSK%2F2032058&y=8&categoryId=2032058&x=7&kwCatid=2032058&kw=capacitor&s=D-StorePrice-RSK&parentPage=search

Which would start the crossover at about 180 Hz.

That will work, right?

coppellstereo

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Posted: April 06, 2006 at 3:52 PM / IP Logged

So I'm still a bit confused. The speakers will be out of phase due to time delay?

Will they only be out of phase in relation to the subwoofer?

geepherder

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Posted: April 06, 2006 at 8:25 PM / IP Logged

The capacitors will throw the signal off by 90 degrees in theory. So yes, the phase will differ with the subwoofer, but experimentation with positioning can help you if you notice a difference. You may notice something sounds a little different, but can't quite pinpoint the source. If so, it may be a phasing issue which can many times be much improved by moving the enclosure elsewhere.

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