Tweeter distorting due to woofer roll off I think.

[Boscoe]

Thanks a lot this is real help, I'll order the components next month then I'll let you know the results.

EDIT: Sorry what sort of wattage do these resistors need to be pano and will they take any power away from the speakers? Not that it matters the quality is what I'm after! Again thanks

[Inductor]

Originally Posted by panomaniac

I just got tired of the active multi-amp set up. Passive is so much more convenient. No extra interconnects, speaker wires, crossover boxes, level setting etc. For the ultimate system, yeah maybe. For a good functional speaker, naw....

You will be considered a detractor (by some forum members standards). What do you think of the difference of the tweeter padded (passive) and active driven. Which one is better for you?

[Pano]

Hey Boscoe. You can use standard 10W resistors that are made for crossovers. Yes, they will take away a little power, but that's what you want. =) You'll end up with a nicely balanced sound for the loss of a watt or 2. That's a great trade off.

Inductor. Don't want to turn this thread into an active vs passive x-over debate. I've used both for years. Used to think only active could really be top notch, but learned otherwise. It's a journey.

[Boscoe]

Nice one thanks and regular air core inductors?

[benb]

Yes, air core so you KNOW they won't saturate at high current, and mount them at 90 degree angles so they won't have any transformer-like coupling between them.

[Boscoe]

Got the components I ordered today and have made the crossover they are much better and the speakers sound great, many thanks to everyone who helped!

[Pano]

That's great! You're welcome.

Welcome to the wonderful world of DIY, where learning and doing stuff can actually be fun.

[tinitus]

thats nice, good work