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noob question about crossovers (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by Inflammabull@alien.top to c/diy@hi-fi.community

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hi,

i am looking to build my own speakers - Im currently leaning towards "Dinas" as I want monitor speakers with a boomy bass, but I am a little daunted by the crossover build.

before I buy the plans etc. is it possible just to buy an out the box ready to go crossover

https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-XO3W-375-3K-3-Way-Crossover-375-3-000-Hz-260-150?quantity=1

something like this? what is the cons of using a preassembled xover

sorry If this has been covered before but I couldnt find any information on the same.

thanks

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[–] looneybooms@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I think it depends on the level of quality and customization you're going for.

The 3 way is fine. I would be more comfortable with something adjustable, myself.

On the extreme end, if you can have an amp each for high pass and low pass direct to the respective drivers, that's an advantage over passive crossovers, and one where tuning after is more possible and more expressed. By which I mean, you could crank the bass with a much larger differential to the high end without introducing distortion. Or, considerably less, anyway. Whether its possible or worth it depends on your end goal, costs and sanity. A standalone amped sub is also just fine; I'm happy with the one in my current system.