Gearstix Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Whats involved in making a 2-way component setup? I was told I could find everything on parts express, but I don't understand the crossovers mostly. Quote 2005 Blazer Build... Mach 5 SPL-12s, Audiopipe AP3000.1D.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdblue Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 the most basic crossover setup splits a signal to a mid and a high. the the high has a bass blocker wired in so the lower tones dont reach the tweeter and blow it. basically, it filters the signal into 2 different ones....so in a two way setup, theres a small woofer (or mid speaker), a tweeter, and the crossover...this is the most basic setup of a component system. Quote AA-Atomic-Clif Designs-DC-Diamond-Digital Designs-Directed-Eclipse-Fi-Hertz-Hifonics-Kenwood-Memphis-Phoenix Gold-Pioneer-PPI-PSi-Stinger-Sundown-TC Sounds-Viper-Zapco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearstix Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 the most basic crossover setup splits a signal to a mid and a high. the the high has a bass blocker wired in so the lower tones dont reach the tweeter and blow it. basically, it filters the signal into 2 different ones....so in a two way setup, theres a small woofer (or mid speaker), a tweeter, and the crossover...this is the most basic setup of a component system. I was planning on using those Parts Express x-overs... but.. I dunno. Quote 2005 Blazer Build... Mach 5 SPL-12s, Audiopipe AP3000.1D.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevrbumpn Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 capacitor, and inductors, resistors for atenuating to compensate for excessive trebble, or bass- Zobel filters Ibelieve they are called but v\basically, 6db 1 cap, 1 inductor 12db 2 caps, 2 inductors, and so forth in increments of 6db slopes ofcourse there is alot more to it that just that Quote I have a ritual called "terminator". I crouch in the shower in the "naked terminator" pose. With eyes closed I crouch for a minute and visualize either Arnie or the guy from the 2nd movie. I then start to hum the T2 theme. Slowly I rise to a standing position and open my eyes. It helps me get through my day. The only problem is if the shower curtain sticks to my terminator leg. It sorta ruins the fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearstix Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 capacitor, and inductors, resistors for atenuating to compensate for excessive trebble, or bass- Zobel filters Ibelieve they are calledbut v\basically, 6db 1 cap, 1 inductor 12db 2 caps, 2 inductors, and so forth in increments of 6db slopes ofcourse there is alot more to it that just that Lol. well I don't want to build it from scratch. I'd like to use some ready made x-overs if possible. Hmm. I'd like to be able to pick my mids and tweets. I don't really wanna do active. Quote 2005 Blazer Build... Mach 5 SPL-12s, Audiopipe AP3000.1D.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevrbumpn Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 ahhh Quote I have a ritual called "terminator". I crouch in the shower in the "naked terminator" pose. With eyes closed I crouch for a minute and visualize either Arnie or the guy from the 2nd movie. I then start to hum the T2 theme. Slowly I rise to a standing position and open my eyes. It helps me get through my day. The only problem is if the shower curtain sticks to my terminator leg. It sorta ruins the fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearstix Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 ahhh Is it possible to use a pre-made crossover? I know it won't be optimal. I might just buy a pre-made comp set. Quote 2005 Blazer Build... Mach 5 SPL-12s, Audiopipe AP3000.1D.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raytard Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 if you can find a premade one, theres no reason it wouldnt work, just check the crossover frequency and slope since that's the only thing you can really vary anyway. if you manage to find blown component sets of speakers, or if a friend of yours blows his, take the crossovers, 99% of the time a speaker goes, crossovers are very durable fr the most part Quote Build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...hl=avalon+build monster/rockford/kicker/stinger cables, pioneer source, jbl highs/amps, kinetik/shuriken batts, iraggi alt, dei security, dc subs(atleast for now) Team DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearstix Posted October 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 if you can find a premade one, theres no reason it wouldnt work, just check the crossover frequency and slope since that's the only thing you can really vary anyway. if you manage to find blown component sets of speakers, or if a friend of yours blows his, take the crossovers, 99% of the time a speaker goes, crossovers are very durable fr the most part I was going to use something from here http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?we...ectGroup_ID=193 but I read they won't last. I would hope you guys would be able to help me choose which one would be right for my application.. I'll look at some speakers and tweeters on PE too.. Quote 2005 Blazer Build... Mach 5 SPL-12s, Audiopipe AP3000.1D.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loganberry Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I was going to use something from here http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?we...ectGroup_ID=193 but I read they won't last. I would hope you guys would be able to help me choose which one would be right for my application.. I'll look at some speakers and tweeters on PE too.. x2 man i am glad someone made this thread!! ive been dying to make my own comp set but am so lost on crossovers, hopefully someone can help you and help me at the same time Quote My F-150 Build GET ON THE BANDWAGON what if they tried messing with the amps when the subs werent louder hahah jk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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