RE: A plate upon which to build and isolate a crossover network

Posted by Salectric (A) on February 7, 2016 at 04:50:50

In Reply to: A plate upon which to build and isolate a crossover network posted by jeffreybehr on February 5, 2016 at 21:40:12:

The type of material the crossover is mounted on does indeed make a difference sonically. Likewise how the crossover components are mounted to the board is also important. Personally I think it is a mistake to get too hung up on theories about why the material and mounting are important. In other words, instead of speculating what material is better based on some theory of "damping" vibrations, just try different materials and see which you prefer. In my experience, I preferred the sound of a thinner material such as 3/8 inch plywood compared to MDF or thick Baltic Birch plywood. I tried an aluminum/plywood composite but the aluminum made the sound too bright for my tastes.

As for the mounting of components, again experimentation is in order. I found each of my larger components such as heavy air core coils and Duelund CAST capacitors benefited from being elevated off the plywood by short spacers. I tried various materials including cones but preferred the effect of 3 small three-quarter inch cubes cut from plywood.

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Follow Ups Full Thread

Topic - A plate upon which to build and isolate a crossover network - jeffreybehr 21:40:12 02/05/16 (16)

Granite tiles cut and with Dynamat - jeffreybehr 17:01:30 02/17/16 (0)

I finally found some granite 12"-square tiles that are... - jeffreybehr 20:21:01 02/16/16 (0)

RE: A plate upon which to build and isolate a crossover network - Tweaker456 13:20:43 02/07/16 (0)

RE: A plate upon which to build and isolate a crossover network - Mike B. 10:03:02 02/07/16 (0)

RE: A plate upon which to build and isolate a crossover network - Salectric 04:50:50 02/07/16 (0)

I think you're suffering from an excess of audio nervosa. - Mr. Dick Hertz 08:16:21 02/06/16 (8)

That Hertz Dick n/t - Awe-d-o-file 20:18:16 02/06/16 (7)

Oh you guys are cute. Of course I suffer... - jeffreybehr 21:54:47 02/06/16 (6)

RE: Oh you guys are cute. Of course I suffer... - dee eye why 09:45:44 02/07/16 (1)

TY. (NT) - jeffreybehr 11:30:20 02/07/16 (0)

My point, apparently lost audphile... - Mr. Dick Hertz 22:55:13 02/06/16 (3)

Well, you're entitled to your opinion, and I'm entitled to mine. - jeffreybehr 23:33:37 02/06/16 (2)

I might pick up something useful. Of course you're entitled to your opinion. - Mr. Dick Hertz 08:52:31 02/07/16 (1)

RE: I might pick up something useful. Of course you're entitled to your opinion. - Lew 13:05:08 02/16/16 (0)

RE: A plate upon which to build and isolate a crossover network - dee eye why 07:35:03 02/06/16 (1)

RE: A plate upon which to build and isolate a crossover network - dee eye why 07:47:31 02/06/16 (0)

Follow Ups

RE: A plate upon which to build and isolate a crossover network - Salectric 04:50:50 02/07/16 (0)

RE: A plate upon which to build and isolate a crossover network

Post a Message!