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All include . The difference between is the brand and the crossover points.
Legacy LXR7
Boss Audio BX35
Pyle PLXR8
Pyramid CR74
Lanzar SX310
MA Audio HK3X
Audiopipe XV3
SSL SX310
I just wanted to know what the opinions are out there and if you choose none of the above what 3-way crossover would you choose. The crossover has to have 3 RCA Inputs(Front, Rear, Sub) & 3 RCA Outputs(Front, Rear, Sub) in order to compare accurately. Thank you for your time.
I guess the first question should have been how many people use electronic crossovers :) and what are they using.
what does a crossover do?
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Simple Definition:
The crossover network is the part of the speaker design that separates the different parts of the frequency spectrum and sends it to each driver. Traditionally, crossovers are implemented passively. Capacitors, inductors, and resistors are assembled in a network and installed in the speaker enclosure, after the power amplifier. Because this circuit has no additional power other than the signal, it is deemed passive.
In an electronic crossover design the crossover goes before the power amps, after your pre-amp (or mixer in a PA type system). You need one power amp for each "way" of your crossover-- 2 for 2 way, 3 for 3 way, etc. x2 for stereo. This crossover is typically implemented with resistors, capacitors and integrated circuits, operating at preamp levels. Because this circuit operates with a separate power supply, it is deemed electronic (or active).
C3 Customs definition:
A crossover helps to ensure that the drivers are playing in the frequency range in which they are designed, thus allowing for a cleaner, clearer, crisper system. You will find crossovers on just about all competition vehicles for this reason.
Crutchfield Crossover Definition:
http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/le...rossovers.html
So I guess no one uses crossovers?
lol guess not, im thinkin as soon as they get some thump in their trunk they are happy-know what i mean.
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Originally Posted by mikedudley17
Maybe no one explained the difference that they would see with one installed, I have noticed that alot of shops are just happy that you bought something from them that they do not educate you on other things that will help the performance of your system unless you tell them you want a complete system.
will that help bring out better mids? i have a good system in my car now, but i wanna hear a little more between low and mids, like where guitar sound comes from, would a crossover help?
I sure everyone uses the sub out for subs and use the bass treble settings of the deck to work the speakers...not good in my book.
Deck -- crossover --- amp --- speakers it should be.
I agree, but I think many people have not heard the difference a crossover can make in the sound quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by ontarian_frog
I have and would not go without one. Especially how cheap they are.
If you get a 3-way crossover, you will be able to separate your music into mids, highs and lows(3-way), mids and lows(2-way) and you can choose which to accent more. So to answer your question a crossover will help with your goal of adding a bigger difference between your low and mids.Quote:
Originally Posted by khan4rtist
*One should note that using a crossover may also mean adding another amplifier to your existing system.
ie. A person is currently only running a single channel(monoblock) amp for there subs, if they choose to add an electronic crossover they will need to add another amplifier 2-channel or 4-channel to direct this new separate signal.
This link will give you an idea of what difference a crossover can make in a system, plus layout ideas.
http://www.mobileaudiocontrol.com/de...21366&l1=21366
I used one in my old car, but not the aveo.
It was a legacy 12-band. I dont remember the model though.
question for you...
arent legacy, pyramid, pyle all cheaper brands?
on my old car I went with cheaper ebay stuff and got a legacy cd player, american legacy amps, blah blah. and when I upgraded stuff there was a HUGE difference in sound when I got known name brands.
Legacy, Pyle, Pyramid, Blitz Audio, Lanzar are all products of china by the company SOUNDAROUND
Most of the other brands are manufactured in Korea the remaining (expensive ones are developed/manufactured in the same location ie genesis in the uk)
With the car audio world being so competitive, alot of companies are now having there products made in china and assembled in Korea( to say that are not made in china).
Alpine, Pioneer, JVC, Sony, all made in China, just fyi.
Its a global market everyone is looking to cut cost...