Alpine Sound processor with speakers crossovers

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Topic: Alpine Sound processor with speakers crossovers

Posted By: periziv22
Subject: Alpine Sound processor with speakers crossovers
Date Posted: May 30, 2016 at 5:34 PM

Hello,

I bought the alpine PXA-H800 sound processor, i am going to connect it with 2 sets of Boston acoustic PRO60SE front and back.
I am going to use the 4.2 configuration on the processor. so each channel is going to control 1 speaker (mid or tweeter)

The big question is if i should use the crossovers that come with the speakers or connect the speakers straight to the amp and let the processor and amplifier to control the frequencies. (4 channels amplifier just for the front set, 2 tweeters 2 mids)the amplifier has low/high selector on each channel - Alpine PDX-V9.

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Ziv22

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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: June 04, 2016 at 1:19 PM

The PXA-H800 is a powerful processor with very nice EQ and Dolby surround capabilities. Yes, it can also be used as a crossover. Do you have the proper test equipment to determine the correct Xover and slope for your components? If so, then sure go for it. If not, then use the passives that came with the system and use the PXA for other purposes.

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Posted By: periziv22
Date Posted: June 04, 2016 at 5:57 PM

Thanks for your replay,
I do not have that test equipment.
if i use the passive crossovers will i get a good quality sound?
what test equipment i should have in order to use the crossover of the processor?

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Ziv22