Hi all. I'm in the process of building my first crossover and before I go and start laying out and drilling, I was hoping that someone could confirm if I've wired this properly per the schematic (done by Solen). I know the arrangement of the parts is way wrong but I just want to confirm that my tie points are correct.
Since I'll be fine tuning values and upgrading caps, I'll likely use terminal strips like Troels Graveson to facilitate easy swapping. Like I said, this is my first build, so would be so grateful for a confirmation. Thanks
Since I'll be fine tuning values and upgrading caps, I'll likely use terminal strips like Troels Graveson to facilitate easy swapping. Like I said, this is my first build, so would be so grateful for a confirmation. Thanks
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I think so.
You will have to double check your negative returns are all hooked up as required. I couldn't see how you are terminating the Lpad, so don't forget that.
Also worth noting the tweeter is wired in the opposite phase.
Maybe a bit more context about the design would help others understand what is going on here, with the notches and the cryptic comments on the crossover information sheet. Whose design is it, is it an open baffle or cabinet design etc?
You will have to double check your negative returns are all hooked up as required. I couldn't see how you are terminating the Lpad, so don't forget that.
Also worth noting the tweeter is wired in the opposite phase.
Maybe a bit more context about the design would help others understand what is going on here, with the notches and the cryptic comments on the crossover information sheet. Whose design is it, is it an open baffle or cabinet design etc?
Thanks. The L-pad connection is shown below except that as you pointed out, polarity will be reversed at the tweeter. Solen (speaker crossover parts manufacturer/designer based in France & Canada) designed the crossover so I presume its sound - though I will double check the polarity with them.
The only other question I had is regarding the second notch filter - As shown, I ran a jumper wire from the summed output of the first filter to the summed input of the second - do I need to do this or can I just tie/combine each of the components from each filter together instead? (ie output resistor filter 1 --> input resistor filter 2, same for cap and inductors......or do the total combined outputs of the filter tie to the total combined input? Newbie questions I know
As for the cryptic comments - those are the Solen part #'s for areas the designer thought should be tuned by ear. Same with the LPad. Once I determine a level, I will measure it and replace the LPad with a resistor network. Woofer is a 80L sealed enclosure.
The only other question I had is regarding the second notch filter - As shown, I ran a jumper wire from the summed output of the first filter to the summed input of the second - do I need to do this or can I just tie/combine each of the components from each filter together instead? (ie output resistor filter 1 --> input resistor filter 2, same for cap and inductors......or do the total combined outputs of the filter tie to the total combined input? Newbie questions I know
As for the cryptic comments - those are the Solen part #'s for areas the designer thought should be tuned by ear. Same with the LPad. Once I determine a level, I will measure it and replace the LPad with a resistor network. Woofer is a 80L sealed enclosure.
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