Hilltoppa Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Need some help deciding on an active crossover for my 2-channel 2-way setup. I listen to all types of music and use Vinyl, CD and R-to-R source materials. I am trying out a number of speaker systems and switching around the horns between different bass bins: My goal is to find the best sounding system to my ears and in my room. This setup is in my home shop so I have a 22" by 24" space to fill and I am not worried about the cosmetics (No WAF involved). It may be I need 2 systems - one for Rock and one for Classical/Jazz. The Speaker components I have or will shortly finish putting together are: Lascalas with KP 480 Bass Bins. - Lascalas have upgraded crossovers, mids and tweeters. KPT 904 system with the K510 Horn - Still building JBL 4722 setup - system running with JBL 3722 horns. Waiting on the drivers and will switch to the 4722 horns. (1.5" vs 1" drivers) May try the JBL 4722 horn on the KPT 904 to see what happens I am using a Rougue Audio Cronus Magnum 2 as my amp/pre-amp. This is an integrated tube amp so I cannot put the crossover between the pre-amp and the amp so it will need to go beteween the amp and the speakers. I will be rolling the tubes a bit to see if it affects the speaker sets differently. Don't think it will but want to confirm. I also run a 12" Velodyne Servo sub. I do not want to bi-amp - I am just looking for a hardware solution utilizing my Rogue. Will be using L-Pads to balance the Hi and Low frequency outputs on the theatre systems. I know the Hi frequencies run hot. My goal is to find the best sounding system to my ears and in my room. I think of the above as a starting point. If I find more equipment I will add to thelineup to listen to. I am on the hunt for putting this system together as cheaply as possible so I will be looking at used equipment. What I need is a good downstream crossover that has a bit of flexibility and does not require extended testing to set up. I want to tweak it with my ears. Once I get the system set up I will get into audio analysis equipment and how to use it but that is in Phase 2 of this project. I have a LOT to learn there and I am just not ready for it. I have researched crossover brands and these seem to be the recommended ones: DBX Ashley Bryston Behringer Xilica Before I get into reading manuals to see which ones are downstream capable and meet my needs I was hoping for some guidance/experience from the forum to shorten the list or, potentially, take it in another direction given the guidelines noted above. I am looking at the 80% solution on these - not the 100% solution. All thoughts are appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tromprof Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 You have to put active crossovers between the preamp and the amp. If you have to put it after the amp it will need to be a passive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Why is this in the Garage Sale section? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltoppa Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 (edited) Sorry - its cause I screwed up. I'll move it Edited April 20, 2021 by Hilltoppa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltoppa Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 This topic has been correctly re-posted to the 2-channel forum. Please ignore this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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