crossover board

exhausted mule · 22nd January 2009, 03:42 PM

what do you guys use for a crossover board?

not looking for anything permanent or fancy as this is true budget and the components would probably end up getting changed quite often.

i've looked at the boards from solen and madisound. though those seem to be 2way 6db or 12db which wouldn't work in this case.

AndrewT · 22nd January 2009, 03:50 PM

If you're not aware of the complexities of designing and building and modifying a crossover, then don't even dream about starting this project.
Buy a kit that is already sorted or adopt a design of repute.

exhausted mule · 22nd January 2009, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AndrewT
Buy a kit that is already sorted or adopt a design of repute.

That would defeat the purpose now wouldn't it?

Either way, I appreciate the response but I dont think you understood my question.

AndrewT · 22nd January 2009, 04:51 PM

I understand your question,
But I question your ability to take on this design challenge.

Cal Weldon · 22nd January 2009, 05:03 PM

I use plywood.

Drill holes and use zap straps or twist ties instead of hot glue if you are planning to rearrange things.

PeteMcK · 22nd January 2009, 08:41 PM

Look at how this guy does it about 3/4 the way down his Artemis page:

http://home.versatel.nl/chiararomee/diy/indexeng.htm

madisonears · 22nd January 2009, 09:35 PM

Common pegboard, available at any building supply store, usually 1/4" (okay) or 1/8" (better) thick, already full of holes with regular spacing.

Andrew is correct that designing a xover is no easy task, but it's not impossible to get okay results with a lot of trials and testing and listening.

Peace,
Tom E

Justin Melhado · 22nd January 2009, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PeteMcK
Look at how this guy does it about 3/4 the way down his Artemis page:

http://home.versatel.nl/chiararomee/diy/indexeng.htm

Wow that guy should be doing this for a living if hes not already, those are as good or better looking then the originals. One way to make it easy to swap out components is to use peg board and ring connectors on the end of component wires. North Creek I think is where I saw this. I used brass waswhers, screws and nuts from Home Depot. You just stick the screws through the mack of peg board and lock all your connections on to them. Just be sure not to use any thing to permanent to glue components to board, you can use blue tack or some thing cheaper with similar adhesion. Wire ties will also fit through holes to secure inductors.

exhausted mule · 22nd January 2009, 10:26 PM

thanks for the replies guys.

pegboard is almost perfect.

22nd January 2009, 03:42 PM	#1
exhausted mule diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: canada	crossover board what do you guys use for a crossover board? not looking for anything permanent or fancy as this is true budget and the components would probably end up getting changed quite often. i've looked at the boards from solen and madisound. though those seem to be 2way 6db or 12db which wouldn't work in this case.

22nd January 2009, 03:50 PM	#2
AndrewT diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scottish Borders	If you're not aware of the complexities of designing and building and modifying a crossover, then don't even dream about starting this project. Buy a kit that is already sorted or adopt a design of repute. __________________ regards Andrew T.

22nd January 2009, 04:51 PM	#4
AndrewT diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scottish Borders	I understand your question, But I question your ability to take on this design challenge. __________________ regards Andrew T.

22nd January 2009, 05:03 PM	#5
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: British Columbia	I use plywood. Drill holes and use zap straps or twist ties instead of hot glue if you are planning to rearrange things. __________________ Next stop: Margaritaville Some of Cal's stuff \| Cal Weldon Consulting

22nd January 2009, 08:41 PM	#6
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22nd January 2009, 09:35 PM	#7
madisonears diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2007	Common pegboard, available at any building supply store, usually 1/4" (okay) or 1/8" (better) thick, already full of holes with regular spacing. Andrew is correct that designing a xover is no easy task, but it's not impossible to get okay results with a lot of trials and testing and listening. Peace, Tom E

22nd January 2009, 10:26 PM	#9
exhausted mule diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: canada	thanks for the replies guys. pegboard is almost perfect.

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