Southern Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 I finally upgraded my RC-7 crossover to match my DeanG RF-7's. I originally purchased my RF-7's/RC-7's used but the RC-7 had the stock crossover which was the weak link in comparison to the DeanG RF-7 crossovers. I had contacted DeanG about supplying the components for me to install myself, but he declined due to bad experience. I respect DeanGs' decision not to furnish components, he doesn't need to waste his time to troubleshoot other peoples mistakes. I also wanted to match the existing DeanG crossovers in my RF-7's which used Auricaps in the HF section and Solon caps in the LF section. Overall I spent more $ on the upgrade then what DeanG charges since I don't get OEM discount on the components. I find doing this type of work myself rewarding but wouldn't hesitate to recommend DeanG for others who wish to have their crossovers upgraded. Due to the stack-up of the modified crossovers, I found it impractable to stack them. I opted to mount the LF board on the back of the terminal cup and the HF board on the rear inside back of the enclosure just below the terminal cup. I used nylon stand-offs and screwed the board to the rear enclosure which allowed room for the mills resistors mounted on the back side of the board. After about 20 hours of "burn-in" on my 2 channel system, I installed the modded RC-7 in my HT system. After running the MCACC on my HT, I immediately noticed that the center speaker blends in with the RF-7's. The RC-7 sounds more detailed and articulate then the stock crossover, gone is the harshness. Several audiofile people had commented that my RF-7's were the best they heard. I explained that I had the DeanG crossover mods. I will attempt to add some photos: Installed Modded crossovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 Modded HF Section Modded LF Section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Posted May 23, 2010 Author Share Posted May 23, 2010 Stock crossover photos: Original Stack-up (LF section is on the top) HF Section LF Section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 Below is my DeanG RF-7 crossover: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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