Turning down the volume on tweeters
#1
Turning down the volume on tweeters
I've got a set of infinity 6020cs components running off an enegy crossover(the infinity one only goes to -3Db energy goes to-6Db) The amp is alpine mrp f300. I've also turned down the treble at the deck but the tweeters are still to loud for me. I've done some research into using and L-pad but it seems a little much for what I want. Can't I just use a resistor after the crossover, and if i can where would I get one that can stand up to 50watts rms.
#4
I have to agree ,I have the infinity components as well and find they really get in my face. I have the x-overs set at -3db but they are still way to bright. Turning the treble on the source way down helps but.... They may end up for sale at some point.
#6
Another thought, are you concerned about the shrillness of the tweeters or is the volume of the tweeter itself too high?
If it's the volume, you might consider making sure your doors are deadened to heighten your midbass and if you are running a sub, turn the volume up to blend with your fronts.
Sorry, I'm too lazy to go back and check your sig.
If it's the volume, you might consider making sure your doors are deadened to heighten your midbass and if you are running a sub, turn the volume up to blend with your fronts.
Sorry, I'm too lazy to go back and check your sig.
#7
Another angle to look at it is perhaps that you're using crossovers from a different set, and xover points are not liked by your speakers. It could be either the tweets are not liking to be playing so low and getting into fs resonance issues, or the mids dont like playing to high and getting into cone break-up. Either one will sound very harsh, and it gets worse with more volume. Just a thought.
#8
only a few options for you, 1 and 4 are cheapest;
1- Best- L-Pad ( lowers tweeter volume without shifting crossover point)
2- alter xover point if it is midrange edge (this works pretty good if the problem is the upper end of the mid driver or the lower end of the tweet)
3- add another product that can also EQ the system (this will add system noise)
4- in line resistors (they cause xover point issues)
5- get a different tweeter...
6- move the tweeters or at least change their angle
1- Best- L-Pad ( lowers tweeter volume without shifting crossover point)
2- alter xover point if it is midrange edge (this works pretty good if the problem is the upper end of the mid driver or the lower end of the tweet)
3- add another product that can also EQ the system (this will add system noise)
4- in line resistors (they cause xover point issues)
5- get a different tweeter...
6- move the tweeters or at least change their angle
#9
Another angle to look at it is perhaps that you're using crossovers from a different set, and xover points are not liked by your speakers. It could be either the tweets are not liking to be playing so low and getting into fs resonance issues, or the mids dont like playing to high and getting into cone break-up. Either one will sound very harsh, and it gets worse with more volume. Just a thought.
only a few options for you, 1 and 4 are cheapest;
1- Best- L-Pad ( lowers tweeter volume without shifting crossover point)
2- alter xover point if it is midrange edge (this works pretty good if the problem is the upper end of the mid driver or the lower end of the tweet)
3- add another product that can also EQ the system (this will add system noise)
4- in line resistors (they cause xover point issues)
5- get a different tweeter...
6- move the tweeters or at least change their angle
1- Best- L-Pad ( lowers tweeter volume without shifting crossover point)
2- alter xover point if it is midrange edge (this works pretty good if the problem is the upper end of the mid driver or the lower end of the tweet)
3- add another product that can also EQ the system (this will add system noise)
4- in line resistors (they cause xover point issues)
5- get a different tweeter...
6- move the tweeters or at least change their angle
#10
Weber L-Pad Design <- clickie
nice crossover site <- clickie
passive design <- clickie
I just did my first home made passive design not as cheep as you might think but satisfying
I have some variable L-pads from my SHO and they are still a valued asset
nice crossover site <- clickie
passive design <- clickie
I just did my first home made passive design not as cheep as you might think but satisfying
I have some variable L-pads from my SHO and they are still a valued asset
Last edited by JohnVroom; 05-24-2009 at 11:12 PM.