3 Way Passive Crosover
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=50000
Printed Date: May 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Topic: 3 Way Passive Crosover
Posted By: young31
Subject: 3 Way Passive Crosover
Date Posted: February 13, 2005 at 2:01 AM
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. ------------- Why is it when a man talks dirty to a woman it's sexual harressment, but when a woman talks dirty to a man it's 2.99 a minute????
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Posted By: Steven Kephart
Date Posted: February 13, 2005 at 2:46 AM
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. What speakers are you using? Steven Kephart Adire Audio -------------
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: February 13, 2005 at 12:53 PM
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? ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: young31
Date Posted: February 15, 2005 at 2:55 AM
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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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: February 15, 2005 at 8:17 AM
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"?? ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: young31
Date Posted: February 15, 2005 at 4:12 PM
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. ------------- Why is it when a man talks dirty to a woman it's sexual harressment, but when a woman talks dirty to a man it's 2.99 a minute????
Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: February 15, 2005 at 4:15 PM
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: https://sound.westhost.com/bi-amp.htm
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Posted By: Steven Kephart
Date Posted: February 15, 2005 at 4:36 PM
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. Steven Kephart Adire Audio -------------
Posted By: Francious70
Date Posted: February 15, 2005 at 7:07 PM
If you still wanna get a threeway system all in one get these: TITANIUM 951 COMP ELITE
https://www.phoenixgold.com/2004/titaniumelitespeakers.html
Paul
Posted By: young31
Date Posted: February 16, 2005 at 3:32 AM
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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