Are crossovers needed?

 

New member
Username: Msully701

Stratford, Connecticut US

Post Number: 3
Registered: Apr-05
are they needed in every system? or is it just if you want them.
 

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Username: Glasswolf

NorthWest, Michigan USA

Post Number: 7535
Registered: Dec-03
totally depends on the system.
component separates require crossovers that come with the speakers.
subs require a crossover, but most sub amps today have a LPF built in already.
I usually suggest using a HPF for components just to eliminate low frequencies that cause the speakers to bottom out.
it's totally up to you though.
 

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Username: Scubasteve

Annapolis, MD

Post Number: 36
Registered: May-05
You guys seem to prefer exterior crossovers over those built into amps. If its a good amp, such as a JL, how much better will it be to use an external amp instead?
 

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Username: Illuminator

Post Number: 678
Registered: Apr-05
Shockingly better.
 

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Username: Racer501

ND USA

Post Number: 244
Registered: Jun-05
so if your amp has a built in cross over for the low frequencies then you would only need a 2-way crossover for your mid's and highs right?
 

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Username: Southern_bass

Paris, Tennessee U.S.

Post Number: 376
Registered: Dec-05
yup
 

Silver Member
Username: Racer501

ND USA

Post Number: 248
Registered: Jun-05
now to go see if my amp has a built in cross over ....
 

Silver Member
Username: Racer501

ND USA

Post Number: 249
Registered: Jun-05
Active Crossover: 12dB/Octave, variable 50Hz-200Hz, selectable high pass, low pass, or all pass;KX100.2 hig or low fixed @ 80Hz would that work for a low pass cross over?
 

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Username: Racer501

ND USA

Post Number: 256
Registered: Jun-05
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