Crossover frequency adjustment question
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Crossover frequency adjustment question
my amp has a knob to adjust the crossover frequency, what is this feature for and how can i tell if it is at the optimal setting. please reply thanks
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The lower the crossover point, the less music there is going to your subs (and the more music there is going to your mains). The higher the crossover point, the more music there is going to your subs (and the less music there is going to your mains).
Keep in mind that setting the crossover point too high (anything much higher than about 80 Hz) can result in the localization of bass frequencies, which tends to diminish any imaging/staging you may have had.
There really is no "optimal' setting - its all about preference. Try out a few different settings with your favorite tunes and stick with the setting that sounds the best to you.
Bang on.
Keep in mind that setting the crossover point too high (anything much higher than about 80 Hz) can result in the localization of bass frequencies, which tends to diminish any imaging/staging you may have had.
There really is no "optimal' setting - its all about preference. Try out a few different settings with your favorite tunes and stick with the setting that sounds the best to you.
Bang on.
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Originally Posted by soundqfan
The lower the crossover point, the less music there is going to your subs (and the more music there is going to your mains). The higher the crossover point, the more music there is going to your subs (and the less music there is going to your mains).
Keep in mind that setting the crossover point too high (anything much higher than about 80 Hz) can result in the localization of bass frequencies, which tends to diminish any imaging/staging you may have had.
There really is no "optimal' setting - its all about preference. Try out a few different settings with your favorite tunes and stick with the setting that sounds the best to you.
Bang on.
Keep in mind that setting the crossover point too high (anything much higher than about 80 Hz) can result in the localization of bass frequencies, which tends to diminish any imaging/staging you may have had.
There really is no "optimal' setting - its all about preference. Try out a few different settings with your favorite tunes and stick with the setting that sounds the best to you.
Bang on.
Look at your speaker specs and see what they are rated for. Tune to your liking
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If you have a 12" sub, set the crossover to about 80Hz. If you have smaller subs, raise the crossover frequency. If the frequency is set too high, the bass will sound "sloppy".
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