Okay to mount crossover in bottom of cabinet?

[1Time]

I'm modding a pair of floor standing speakers and I'd like to know if it matters that much where I mount the crossovers within the cabinets. It looks easiest to mount them on the bottom of the cabinet instead of the back. Should this make much difference? Thanks.

 

[cyclotronguy]

The most important thought is to protect them from the woofer and midrange backwave.

Cyclotronguy

 

[Bose(o)]

For the best sound, keep it out of the cabinets period.

 

[JBL]

IMHO it does not make much difference where you put it in the box as long as ii is not in the way of the speaker or the port.

 

[1Time]

I was concerned about not putting the x-over opposite of the port or woofers and so I was considering mounting them flat on the bottom or against the lower back, at least 4" below the port.

I never would have thought to mount the x-over on the outside of the speaker; now that's original thinking in my book. And, although I agree I should get the best sound by doing so and the consensus is it shouldn't make that much difference, I think I'll take the easy way out and mount them flat on the bottom of each cabinet.

Thanks to each of you for your thoughful replies. Hope I can return the favor some day.