Crossover question

[tsjazz2002]

Can a crossover network rated at 8ohms be used with a speaker rated at 8 ohm? Thanks for your input

[kevinkr]

That would generally be how it is done.. Not sure I understand your question though..

I will add that COTS cross-overs are quite generic and don't do a particularly good job with any driver - much better to get some help and have someone design you an X-O that is closely matched to the drivers and box design you are using.

[tsjazz2002]

oh damn, my fault, can an 8 ohm crossover be used with 4ohm speakers. I am sorry for the confusion

[kevinkr]

Originally Posted by tsjazz2002

oh damn, my fault, can an 8 ohm crossover be used with 4ohm speakers. I am sorry for the confusion

No, not unless you can tolerate an X-O frequency that will be much higher than expected. (With a simple 6dB per octave slope the X-O will an octave higher for example.)

[sreten]

Hi,

Yes, in the sense it will work in a fashion. no, in that it won't work well,
but neither will an off the shelf "8 ohm" crossover work well with 8 ohm
drivers for most applications, especially domestic hifi / AV.

rgds, sreten.

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