Parts Express crossovers

nadman · 31st October 2005, 06:02 PM

I would like to know if the crossovers that Parts Express sell are any good. I am thnking about building a set of bookshelf speakers and am very good with wood and everything that goes with construction but know absolutely nothing about crossovers. Any advice would be appreciated.

Badge · 31st October 2005, 06:21 PM

I assume you mean their ready made generic crossovers. I would highly recommend that you find a existing design loudspeaker and just duplicate it. The crossover is the heart and soul of a loudspeaker, and requires tailoring to the specific speakers used, the size and shape of the box, etc. Parts Express actually has a designer on staff named Darren and he offers plans to good DIY speaker projects using the off the shelf parts. You can probably find a good design here or at Madisound.com

mondaycurse · 31st October 2005, 09:23 PM

These aren't very good. Crossovers need to be designed based off the drivers and the box size.

31st October 2005, 06:02 PM	#1
nadman diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005	Parts Express crossovers I would like to know if the crossovers that Parts Express sell are any good. I am thnking about building a set of bookshelf speakers and am very good with wood and everything that goes with construction but know absolutely nothing about crossovers. Any advice would be appreciated.

31st October 2005, 06:21 PM	#2
Badge diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oregon	I assume you mean their ready made generic crossovers. I would highly recommend that you find a existing design loudspeaker and just duplicate it. The crossover is the heart and soul of a loudspeaker, and requires tailoring to the specific speakers used, the size and shape of the box, etc. Parts Express actually has a designer on staff named Darren and he offers plans to good DIY speaker projects using the off the shelf parts. You can probably find a good design here or at Madisound.com __________________ The freaks stick together, they are a tight old crew

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31st October 2005, 09:23 PM	#3
mondaycurse diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005	These aren't very good. Crossovers need to be designed based off the drivers and the box size.

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