High pass question

 

New member
Username: Rc_raycer

Post Number: 4
Registered: Dec-04
What is a good start point to set the high pass to for the front speakers.
 

Silver Member
Username: Jeremyc

Kunsan AfbSouth Korea

Post Number: 384
Registered: Jun-04
Kinda hard to say with out knowing the rest of your set up. Are you running subs, if so what is there crossover set at?

Without knowing anything about your stereo I would say 80 to 120.

Fill us in on the rest of your stereo and we should be able to give a more exact answer.
 

Silver Member
Username: Blownriv

OH USA

Post Number: 114
Registered: Nov-04
depends on the driver size, the driver's characteristics, and the slope of the crossover you're using. also depends on how loud you plan to turn it up, and what you are listening to.

for my 5.25"s i use 95Hz @ 18dB/octave - i don't listen super loud - if i did, i would consider maybe 120Hz, or a steeper crossover slope. on a previous system with 6.5"s, i've had success with settings as low as 80Hz.

for any given driver, if you are using a 12dB/octave slope, you'll want a higher cut-off point. steeper 24dB/octave slopes can allow you to go a little lower.

if you don't listen very loud, lower cut-offs around 80Hz can work fine (and sound better IMO), but if you really like to crank it, higher values up around 120-150Hz are the safe choice for long speaker life.

one way that has always worked for me is to put a variable or programmable active crossover ahead of your amp. play the system with the subs off and experiment with different cut-offs until you find the lowest setting that sounds good at all volumes with all types of music. then turn the subs back on and blend them to match up with the mids. good luck.
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