#881524 - 04/11/00 05:39 PM
3 way crossover
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Bart
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I'm interesting on getting opinions on a good 3 way crossover. Features, etc. Also seeking opinions on what a separates a good unit from average or poor unit.
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#881525 - 04/13/00 12:28 PM
Re: 3 way crossover
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Mark Amundson
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Loc: Cambridge,MN,UNITED STATES
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Regarding crossovers, the acknowledged leaders for professional applications are Brooke-Siren Systems (BSS) and TDM Design Inc. For more modest semi-pro applications brands like Ashley, Furman, and Rane represent mid-priced values.
For electronic crossovers, the important features in order importantance are: Balanced outputs (XLR or TRS), Output Band mutes, Crossover Frequency adjustment, Phase/Delay control, Input level control and metering, and Output level controls.
Most crossover buyers are swayed by word of mouth recommendations, or by hearing another rig's system. The real big players are now switching from crossovers to "controllers" that include the crossover, limiters, eq, time delay, and phase adjustment functions.
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#881526 - 05/03/00 04:39 AM
Re: 3 way crossover
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idonthuff
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I work almost exclusively with an Ashly XR2001 stereo 3-way, and I love it. Very clean & transparent, very smooth, and easy to operate. The build quality is excellent as well. I won't disagree that the models from BSS and Klark-Teknik (especially the system controllers like the Omnidrive or the DN8000) are definitely more powerful and sound marginally better, but they cost several times what the Ashly does (which is itself quite flexible). For the price, there is nothing I have heard that can compete with Ashly gear.
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#881527 - 06/13/00 07:59 PM
Re: 3 way crossover
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Bart
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I just replaced my crossover (which was good/average in quality)with a new "used" high quality crossover, designed and configured specifically for my speakers. Wow, what a difference!
It's a long process, but I am attempting to patch some of the weak links in my system. A better crossover was a link that I never would of imagined the impact it had on the sound quality of my system.
I bought the crossover on an online auction. This was my first experience buying used gear online. I was a bit nervous, but all in all, things worked out. It took awhile for delivery, but it was a good deal and worth the wait in the end.
[This message has been edited by Bart (edited 06-13-2000).]
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