Moderators dtel Posted April 12, 2016 Moderators Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) I would think building a passive would not be easy or inexpensive. With the DX you plug in the setting and for the most part your done unless you want to make a change. Some here would think I'm crazy for not playing with it but I use the completely stock settings, it just seems to work just fine for me. JC installed the numbers in the DX for MWM's and I have not changed it, I did plug it to a computer and played with a separate program but always go back to the original. Edited April 12, 2016 by dtel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted April 12, 2016 Moderators Share Posted April 12, 2016 I would like nothing better than just plugging in the tested and proven DX38 numbers and sitting back and enjoying without too much fiddling. Was thinking if you had 2 stereo amps or a 4 channel amp you could do that and go back later and figure out how to switch out for your tube amp or any other. But it would get you a place to start so you would know it other amps or changes are an improvement or not. If you don't have two amps you could always find 2 that match at a good price. Something like I use, Crown D75's, I got 2 off of ebay for like $140 shipped. Take your time and think about all of this, and go which ever way makes the most sense and fit's what you want to do with as little wasted money as you can. You have a great start, good luck deciding.........wouldn't want to be you right now, I know how it feels waiting, but it will be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) what is the consensus on Pass' First Watt B4 active Cross Over? Edited April 12, 2016 by Schu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted April 12, 2016 Moderators Share Posted April 12, 2016 I don't think the amp can come before the crossover, well if it's the EV dx 38 at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 what is the consensus on Pass' First Watt B4 active Cross Over? Looks like a really well-implemented analog crossover...like Rane's. NP does good work: I bet it sounds wonderful. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 "Looks like a really well-implemented analog crossover...like Rane's." Think again, they are not even similar. The filter types used in PA crossovers do not sound as good as Salen and Key type filters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 On 4/12/2016 at 11:23 AM, HPower said: In my mind I believe an active Xover is the way to go but my heart does not want to let my Integrated amp go. Not that I am lazy (maybe a bit) but more that I am not technically up on building passive, or adjusting active crossovers. I would like nothing better than just plugging in the tested and proven DX38 numbers and sitting back and enjoying without too much fiddling. @HPower, Can you bring us up to date on your system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPower Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 Well, Khornukopia, The system that is playing while I type this is as it was back in March when I started this thread. I have taken my time, due partly to: available funds, spare time, waiting for bits and pieces to pop up, not to mention being indecisive as to which way to go. With that said, I did start building some bass cabinets back at the end of November, here is a teaser... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 HPower, That collection of cut wood pieces looks like a good amount of progress. I am always curious about how K-402s are fitted into home listening rooms, because reading the forum makes me think that I need some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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