Hello, I'm building a set of 3way speakers, with triamps on both sides,another words 6 mono blocks. The amps all have input volume controls. Can i use the volume controls instead of using resistors or lpads in the crossovers? Madisound will design the crossovers for the drivers, they call them hybrid crossovers. Is triamping a good route to go, or should I use my stereo amps? I was into auto sound for a very long time, my car systems used all separates drivers, amps, electronic crossovers. Can this type of system do well in 2 channel home hifi with passive crossovers? Any input would be great...... Thanks
Personally, I don't believe in hybrid systems. Tri-amp is good, low level crossovers are good, but hybrid seems ugly to me.
There are a variety of very good options for you, including DSP solutions, depending on your source.
If your source is digital, there is free software you can use to do the entire crossover with full flexibility and great sound. This is what I do. I took an old laptop and an inexpensive USB sound card, and did the whole thing in software... I can change the software in seconds to adjust the crossover and it all works really well.
There are a variety of very good options for you, including DSP solutions, depending on your source.
If your source is digital, there is free software you can use to do the entire crossover with full flexibility and great sound. This is what I do. I took an old laptop and an inexpensive USB sound card, and did the whole thing in software... I can change the software in seconds to adjust the crossover and it all works really well.
Hi,
My worry is Madisound don't ask for the baffle dimensions and placement.
This means diffraction effects that can be modelled are ignored, not good.
I doubt they can provide a design intended to be used without included attenuators.
There is not a lot to gained from passive tri-amping, fully active is much better.
It is of course complicated, as any good optimised 3 way design inevitably is.
rgds, sreten.
My worry is Madisound don't ask for the baffle dimensions and placement.
This means diffraction effects that can be modelled are ignored, not good.
I doubt they can provide a design intended to be used without included attenuators.
There is not a lot to gained from passive tri-amping, fully active is much better.
It is of course complicated, as any good optimised 3 way design inevitably is.
rgds, sreten.
Thanks for the fast replies, Hi Jplesset my source is all analogue at this time, Hafler preamp, turntable, a cd player going thru the aux on pre. I did look at the minidsp products that Madisound offer, not sure as to the correct model that would suite my needs for 3way crossovers. Are there any other type of electronic crossovers to do the job? My computer skills are limited, but I'm willing to learn.
I am using DCX2496LE for tri-amp with 6 mono SETs (300B for Hi, 845 for mid and KT120 for low) for my DIYed dual 12" 3.5 way tower (5 feet tall and 200lb each).
Comparing to passive Xover (used ARC D-115 P-P tube amp), the active tri-amp system is much much better on clarity and image.
The DCX2496LE is from Sweetwater for $249.99 worth every penny.
Comparing to passive Xover (used ARC D-115 P-P tube amp), the active tri-amp system is much much better on clarity and image.
The DCX2496LE is from Sweetwater for $249.99 worth every penny.
Dlav, you could handle it all in an old laptop, or one of the minidsp units. I've not looked into those very far, but believe they're quite good. You could also build an analog crossover. I did one many years ago, and used this schematic:
SB1980-3way
Do read the full article, it's worth reading. Yes, if you build it, use modern op amps. 20 years ago, I used tl074, and they sounded good to me, but there are better today.
I like digital because then you're not at the mercy of the parts and parts tolerances. Calculating and getting what you calculate means a lot to me.
SB1980-3way
Do read the full article, it's worth reading. Yes, if you build it, use modern op amps. 20 years ago, I used tl074, and they sounded good to me, but there are better today.
I like digital because then you're not at the mercy of the parts and parts tolerances. Calculating and getting what you calculate means a lot to me.
Hello
maybe you interested in a free GPL software solution for a 4 way - crossover.
You can see my setup here:
diyAudio server HTTPS page
HIFI-FORUM » Do it yourself » Lautsprecher » Aktive Frequenzweiche per Standard Software mit GUI
Sorry it is in German
You have
4 x 2 crossover
many parametic equalizer
limiter
....
much more
HDMI 8 Channel output
8 Channel analog output
For activating for example 2, 3 or 4 way loudspeaker
Regards
Loafmeat
maybe you interested in a free GPL software solution for a 4 way - crossover.
You can see my setup here:
diyAudio server HTTPS page
HIFI-FORUM » Do it yourself » Lautsprecher » Aktive Frequenzweiche per Standard Software mit GUI
Sorry it is in German
You have
4 x 2 crossover
many parametic equalizer
limiter
....
much more
HDMI 8 Channel output
8 Channel analog output
For activating for example 2, 3 or 4 way loudspeaker
Regards
Loafmeat
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