j-rot Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 i'm thinking a little ahead on this but its a question i've been pondering for a while.in my soon to be system i will be running four tens and two 600 watt amps and they will be crossed, my question is should i use the crossover on my amps if i'm going to be using an active crossover also? i have heard both sides of this story but i kinda think it would be better just the crossover by itself because one box controling both amps, and it would also let me use one knob to control both amps. also running the both amps bypassed with just the external x-over would be less clutter for the signal, i know thats how it is for my guitar and PA equipment. is it the same for cars and if not why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Nah, I'd just set the crossover on your amp to full-pass & control your inputs from the in-line active crossover. Quote 4 15" FI Q D2's in 12 cubes tuned to 32hz 1- T1000.1bd's 3 Maxx 29 deep cycles 4 runs of 1/0 gauge -Big 3 -Trunk sealed off from the cabin Custom 15.8 dual-volt switching MLA module All in a CAR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-rot Posted April 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 yeah thats kinda what i was thinking. i guess ill probably try both ways and just see what works, but im pretty sure ill end up just running the active x-over alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-rot Posted April 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 anyone else wanna give their 2 cents on this issue im really torn, of coarse im gonna probly try both ways anyway but ide like to semi educated before i just start flippin switches and turnin knobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoe1129 Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 anyone else wanna give their 2 cents on this issue im really torn, of coarse im gonna probly try both ways anyway but ide like to semi educated before i just start flippin switches and turnin knobs just use your active crossover it will be more adjustable and accurate than the one in the amp. Quote Some people need a sympathetic pat... on the head...with my hammer Scientia est Vox "In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti" DONT BE AFRAID TO USE THE SEARCH BUTTON!!! SMD SUPER BUYER/SELLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-rot Posted April 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 ive heard that but im kinda curious if having the one on the amps set to low pass would just be like extra protection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoe1129 Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 ive heard that but im kinda curious if having the one on the amps set to low pass would just be like extra protection not unless you have a scope and can set the crossovers precisely to match each other Quote Some people need a sympathetic pat... on the head...with my hammer Scientia est Vox "In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti" DONT BE AFRAID TO USE THE SEARCH BUTTON!!! SMD SUPER BUYER/SELLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 ive heard that but im kinda curious if having the one on the amps set to low pass would just be like extra protection not unless you have a scope and can set the crossovers precisely to match each other Correct, otherwise the signal going into your amp will be filtered twice & possibly be weaker. If your amp has a full-pass setting, flip the switch to that & use your active crossover to adjust what you need. Quote 4 15" FI Q D2's in 12 cubes tuned to 32hz 1- T1000.1bd's 3 Maxx 29 deep cycles 4 runs of 1/0 gauge -Big 3 -Trunk sealed off from the cabin Custom 15.8 dual-volt switching MLA module All in a CAR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-rot Posted April 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 cool, thats pretty much what i was thinking, just wanted to know what other people are doing in there setups thats already working for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emperorjj1 Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 honestly id use the active only... although currently im using my amps crossover along with a crossover on my deck Quote J. JMy CardomainFINISHED COBALT SS/SC DUAL ALTERNATOR PICS theres no such thing as too expensive when it comes to upgrades like that, because imo if you are gonna spend to upgrade then do it correctly rather then be a cheap ass ricer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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