im looking to build a 2 way crossover for my speakers essentially trying to get rid of some of the overlap with the tweeter since 3500hz should be the crossover point for the tweeter needs to be able to handle 60watts
mainly posting here cause i have no idea what i need to get nor where to source the parts
mainly posting here cause i have no idea what i need to get nor where to source the parts
A smple 2-way (textbook) crossover like the one you posted on another forum is a good starting point, it may not be ideal but it provides basic driver protection which is the first thing you need. Do you have any speaker testing equipment? If not you have to rely on your ears entirely for tuning... which isn't a bad thing it's just that it's very informative to be able to see how a crossover and driver interact... and a test setup can do that for not a lot of money.
no i dont, through out all the places ive read about the original tweeters crossover is that the frequency crossover point is 3500hz. the original tweeter is a 1 inch silk dome tweeter.
and the reason why i didnt go with that prefabbed crossover is because its overkill for what i need. the idea of soldering one together myself sounds more satisfying
and the reason why i didnt go with that prefabbed crossover is because its overkill for what i need. the idea of soldering one together myself sounds more satisfying
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Well this is a DIY forum so of course...
Parts Express has blank crossover boards and all the other parts you would need to build your own. https://www.parts-express.com/2-Way-Crossover-Board-for-5-x-7-Terminal-Cup-260-116?quantity=1
To figure out what value of components you need you can use an online crossover calculator or download one of the many software apps that are available like this one. https://www.speakerdesign.net/WinPCD/
There is lots you can learn about optimizing a passive crossover that goes way beyond the simple textbook filter you would create above, it's up to you how far you want to go with it.