side firing sub

chainenoble · 28th August 2005, 05:17 PM

i plan to build a 3-way with a side firing sub(powered).wher should the sub be crossed.i'm thinking 80-100hz.at what point does base become 2 directional to be used on the side

thanks

richie00boy · 28th August 2005, 05:50 PM

100Hz crossover is OK with 2nd-order filter or better. It's a subjective thing really, I wouldn't cross it above 150Hz.

rabbitz · 29th August 2005, 03:29 AM

I've done side firing subs and have crossed over at 80Hz. Depends on the mid woofer, but you can always play with that but go no higher than 100Hz.

28th August 2005, 05:17 PM	#1
chainenoble diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: toronto	side firing sub i plan to build a 3-way with a side firing sub(powered).wher should the sub be crossed.i'm thinking 80-100hz.at what point does base become 2 directional to be used on the side thanks

28th August 2005, 05:50 PM	#2
richie00boy Did it Himself diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gloucestershire, England, UK	100Hz crossover is OK with 2nd-order filter or better. It's a subjective thing really, I wouldn't cross it above 150Hz. __________________ www.readresearch.co.uk my website for UK diy audio people - designs, PCBs, kits and more

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29th August 2005, 03:29 AM	#3
rabbitz diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Newcastle, Australia	I've done side firing subs and have crossed over at 80Hz. Depends on the mid woofer, but you can always play with that but go no higher than 100Hz.

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