Amp/Preamp Asylum

Looking for a new Amp or Preamp? If you're after tubes, post over here.

Return to Amp/Preamp Asylum

Message Sort: Post Order or Asylum Reverse Threaded

Behringer crossover - should I get it?

67.221.199.35
Posted on April 20, 2017 at 12:18:38
K-Bob
Audiophile

Posts: 614
Location: Missouri
Joined: December 21, 2000
 Looking for opinions:
Will crosspost in Speakers forum if that's ok.

I am thinking about redoing my subwoofer setup.
Considering moving from passive filters to an active crossover.

Currently using passive filters from Harrison labs.
Running mains full-range with passive 30Hz hi-pass filters (12db/oct)
(Mains are spec'd to 42Hz bass response.)
Dual subs running mono with passive low-pass filter at 42Hz (18db/oct)

Sounds pretty good the way it is and there is no processing in the signal path to the mains.
However I have very little control and it is difficult to get the levels correct.

So now I am considering a Behringer CX2310 (2-way) crossover.
It has variable x-over point that goes down to 44Hz, which seems about right for my setup.
It is a 24dB/octave, state-variable Linkwitz-Riley crossover.
There is a used one available locally for just $50.

The benefits I see are:
- ability to run my dual subs in stereo
- much more control (knobs for x-over freq, hi freq gain, low freq gain, mute for hi and lo, etc)
- can run balanced cable from x-over to mains amp, which has XLR inputs


Drawbacks:
- introduces an extra component and processing into the signal path to the mains
- would have to buy at least 3 pairs of XLR and XLR-RCA cables (and they will be mid-range at best $$$)

What do you guys think?

My system is posted in inmates systems here: https://cgi.audioasylum.com/systems/1068.html


--

Mucking around the low-end since 1986.

 

Hide full thread outline!
    ...
Yes!, posted on April 20, 2017 at 14:40:15
hawkmoon
Audiophile

Posts: 903
Location: cleveland
Joined: July 11, 2003
 For that price there is no doubt. If anything, you will learn a lot.

 

if your total cost gets you close to the cost of an appropriate Rythmic sub, posted on April 20, 2017 at 16:21:49
G Squared
Audiophile

Posts: 8478
Location: Washington, DC Metro Area
Joined: November 16, 2004
Contributor
  Since: May 23, 2023
 I'd consider it. You can get crossover control, relative volume control, a parametric eq and a servo sub amp included.
Gsquared

 

active rocks , posted on April 21, 2017 at 07:09:54
merdy
Audiophile

Posts: 1625
Location: New paltz,ny
Joined: July 25, 2001
 I cannot go back to passive with all my systems, I only use a simple passive on full range drivers but still use active crossovers for sub duty,once dialed in it's awsome,the only negatives are some crossovers have some op amp yucckies,this can be overcome by not using any gain from the crossover or even using transformers for inputs/outputs
go for it and report
Canare makes cheap decent xlr or you can diy
Silence is golden duct tape is silver

 

RE: Behringer crossover - should I get it?, posted on April 27, 2017 at 09:44:17
Mr_Lemon
Audiophile

Posts: 65
Joined: October 15, 2010
Behringer, and most inexpensive 'Pro' gear is built only for price and usually as cheaply as possible.

Behringer built knockoffs of Mackie Design products, that did the same things, but at lower price and lower audio quality.The Mackie stuff was fine, if you bought the BIG items,but even there, if you got into their entry level(mixers) the audio quality dropped off.

I used to do the recording studio thing, and most of the very popular gear was also inexpensive, and low price almost always meant low quality.

While some gear was competent and built well(Mackie, ART, Alesis) at it's price point, I never thought any of the cheaper stuff was 'transparent' or had good audio quality.

Sure, give the stuff a try, but really you may loose more then you gain.


TOM...

 

RE: Behringer crossover - should I get it?, posted on April 27, 2017 at 11:05:49
lokie
Audiophile

Posts: 1989
Location: Georgia, USA
Joined: January 28, 2003
 I was looking at that as well but it has xlr only. I didn't want to use RCA adapters... thinking it might create noise.

 

RE: Behringer crossover - should I get it?, posted on April 28, 2017 at 06:26:41
K-Bob
Audiophile

Posts: 614
Location: Missouri
Joined: December 21, 2000
 I'm only going to use it to roll off the subs, so it should be ok. If I like the functionality, or want a true 2-way, I might think about upgrading to an Ashly or something.
--

Mucking around the low-end since 1986.

 

RE: Behringer crossover - should I get it?, posted on April 28, 2017 at 06:28:04
K-Bob
Audiophile

Posts: 614
Location: Missouri
Joined: December 21, 2000
 I got the Neutrik adapters, I expect them to be ok. Level matching is my biggest concern.
--

Mucking around the low-end since 1986.

 

RE: if your total cost gets you close to the cost of an appropriate Rythmic sub, posted on April 28, 2017 at 06:29:24
K-Bob
Audiophile

Posts: 614
Location: Missouri
Joined: December 21, 2000
 Already have an ok amp and a parametric eq for the sub.
--

Mucking around the low-end since 1986.

 

Post-install updates will be in Speakers forum., posted on April 28, 2017 at 06:32:30
K-Bob
Audiophile

Posts: 614
Location: Missouri
Joined: December 21, 2000
 Plan to install it this weekend.

Will make any further posts in the speakers forum.

Thanks for the input guys.
--

Mucking around the low-end since 1986.

 

Page processed in 0.027 seconds.

[ Top Top of Page ] [ Contact Us ] [ Support/Wish List ] [ Copyright © 2024, Audio Asylum, all rights reserved ]
[ General ] [ Speakers ] [ Tubes ] [ Vinyl ] [ Digital ] [ Hi-Rez ] [ Video Asylum ] [ Cables ] [ Tweaks/DIY ] [ Music ] [ Films ]