irishXtype

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Would someone mind explaining this to me...I think i need xovers for a set of comps..I see when looking under crossovers on sonic..they call them digital sound procecssors.and range from 15.00-400.00 bucks..it looks more like an amp and eq mixed 2gether to me..is this what i would get..im used to those little plastic boxes with coil's in em lol..yea im new,,thanx lads
this is what im talking about....is this what i can use

Clif Designs CDQ3X
3-way Active Crossover Network
Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 30 kHz
Ground Loop Isolation Circuit
Front and Rear High Pass Frequency Adjustment
Front and Rear Output Level Control
Subwoofer Low Pass Frequency Adjustment
Subwoofer Bass Boost With Bass Frequency
Subwoofer Output Level Control
Remote Subwoofer Level Control
Remote Turn on Circuit
Power on LED with illuminated Clif Designs logo
Gold Plated Input/Output RCA Connectors
200mV-2V Input Sensitivity
S/N Ration: >100dB
THD <0.01%
Subwoofer (Low-Pass)
Input Mix Switch (In, Out)
30-300Hz Variable Frequency Control
0-18dB Variable Bass Boost
25-100 Hz Variable Bass Boost Frequency
Selectable 0 / 180Degree Phase Control
Independent Input Gain Control
Mid- Range (Mid-Pass)
32-400 Hz Variable High Pass Crossover
Input Mix Switch (In, Out)
Independent Input Gain Control
Front & Rear High Pass
32Hz - 400 Hz Variable Crossover
X1 or X20 Frequency Multiplier
Independent Input Gain Control
Dimensions: 7.55"L x 6.37"W x 1.81"H
2-year Manufacturer's warranty

JohnVroom

Well that is a crossover an ACTIVE crossover. it is for crossing the sound while at preout level (using RCA connectors prior to the amplifier). The active unit is powered by 12VDC and will require an amplifier to power the tweeters and an amplifier to power the woofer
here you are talking about, and the one I think you are looking for, is a passive crossover between the tweeter and the woofer it takes output from the amplifier and splits the frequencies to the woofer and the tweeter and will require you to purchase wires to the woofer and tweeter

JohnVroom

so the question is are you looking for an active or a passive crossover and the next question after that is what woofer and tweeter do you own

irishXtype

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I got some focal a1's...bought em used witout the crossover..now i looking for something fix the problem...if an active crossover will do the job.I might as well go that rout as it gives me more option no?.I guess my question is ..can i do away with the passives and just put in the actve...IDK..?
THANX

kevmurray

In my opinion this is the best way to go. It will require an extra amp (or a 4 channel one) but I think the flexibility is worth it. There are almost always improvements in sound quality too.

JohnVroom

well... if you dont have the Focal passive crossovers then you either need to aquire a passive crossover that meets the Focal specifications OR go to an active crossover and do as Keven mentioned.

I will not go so far as to say active is better for you... that's your call as each has advantages. The active setup is generally considered more advanced (and complicated) and it is generally a more expensive route. But it can do things the passive just cant do to make the speakers sound there best and it makes you ready to perform future upgrades on the fly.

The passive is simple, easy, and overall less expensive (better for a noob). It is my opinion that the correct passive will sound phenomenal and will be equal to active but the incorrect passive will be disappointing.

I am running an active/ passive hybrid system (home made passive network) so I really like both if done correctly

irishXtype

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would a diffrent focal xover..meet the sams spec's...cant seem to find..the A'1 version anywhere...anyidea's

kevmurray

Is building your own an option?

irishXtype

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wish i was that handy...buti,m a chef..so my brain is at capacty with culinary shat lol...found some cdt x over's that look ok..but diff xover point..think it's 4.3 instead of focal's 4.8 for the a1's ...will these work....seems everyone has a diff right answer...brain overloading as we speak..really just want to plug n play some other xover;s but they must match spkr...thought about active but i already have two amp..and dont want another..again your help is appriecited

kevmurray

They will work but wont be optimal. Then again the originals were probably not optimal for your application. I'd try them out and see how they sound. Wont damage anything at a reasonable volume.