X Over Question
#1
X Over Question
I have been trying to read up as much as i can on this new hobby of mine.
I want to be as knowledgeable as possible before i take the plunge and spend money.
My question is this:
What use are the 3 cross over settings(high, mid, low) in my head unit if most amps that i see already come with built in X Overs???
i dont quite get it.
Thanks
Jazz
I want to be as knowledgeable as possible before i take the plunge and spend money.
My question is this:
What use are the 3 cross over settings(high, mid, low) in my head unit if most amps that i see already come with built in X Overs???
i dont quite get it.
Thanks
Jazz
#2
the cross overs in amps tend to be very simple ones with very linited adjustability. They are usually 2nd order(12 dB/oct) slopes, and have a limited range of x over frequencies. The units in most higher end head units such as your 9833 are very high quality, with many adjustable parameters. To get a better x over you would have to get a dedicated signal processor, such as the pxah-701, or something from audio control, Rockford or any number of aftermarket high end audio companies.
#3
the cross overs in amps tend to be very simple ones with very linited adjustability. They are usually 2nd order(12 dB/oct) slopes, and have a limited range of x over frequencies. The units in most higher end head units such as your 9833 are very high quality, with many adjustable parameters. To get a better x over you would have to get a dedicated signal processor, such as the pxah-701, or something from audio control, Rockford or any number of aftermarket high end audio companies.
#4
^^no, you use one or the other. Normally, if you have x overs in your head unit or in a processor, those would be used. There are situations where you may want to use both in order to create a band pass x over, or as an additional function (subsonic or infrasonic filter to curb ultra low frequencies from being reproduced). My suggestion is to set all amplifiers to flat or off on the x overs, and use the head unit's x overs. As you get more experience, you can screw around with everything...that's what we all do on here...and it never ends!
#5
^^no, you use one or the other. Normally, if you have x overs in your head unit or in a processor, those would be used. There are situations where you may want to use both in order to create a band pass x over, or as an additional function (subsonic or infrasonic filter to curb ultra low frequencies from being reproduced). My suggestion is to set all amplifiers to flat or off on the x overs, and use the head unit's x overs. As you get more experience, you can screw around with everything...that's what we all do on here...and it never ends!
it is overwhelming when you try to buy product and know nothing about the hobby...knowledge is everything and thanks again for sharing yours!
Jazz
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