RE: Magnepan XOvers

RE: Magnepan XOvers

Posted by Satie (A) on April 14, 2015 at 22:16:49

In Reply to: Magnepan XOvers posted by jrdoe on April 14, 2015 at 11:57:06:

I have been triamping with nothing left of the original crossover.

Many have done so with a digital crossover or analog both active and passive (PLLXO). I run an active bass low pass and a passive line level XO for midrange and tweeter. I occasionally switch back to biamping (like at the moment, with upgraded caps).

If you run all digital and you are ok with less than perfect (but still very good) DACs then the DEQX or TACT system and lower cost DIY board based DSP ones can provide both XO and room correction along with time alignment of your drivers. There is the Behringer DCX2496 which is full function but not an audiophile unit. Other pro audio digital crossovers are available but you are paying for road ready construction and features you are unlikely to need

In the analog sphere there are the Pass Labs XVR which is fully adjustable and his lower cost First Watt B4. There is also Marchand which will build you a custom crossover with changeable cards. He can imitate the stock crossover in active electronic form. Bryston produces the 10B crossover in a few configurations.
There are pro audio crossovers that vary in SQ Rane and Ashly (4th order) produce the best ones. Older Ashly units are available in 12db and 18db slopes. The latter sound much better with their ancient electrolytic caps replaced with modern low ESR ones.
DIY project boards are available from Rod Elliot and a few others. And if you do a passive line level XO it can be built quite cheaply with boutique parts.

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Topic - Magnepan XOvers - jrdoe 11:57:06 04/14/15 (20)

RE: yes - ish - BigguyinATL 22:40:43 04/18/15 (0)

Yes - sbrians 13:01:01 04/15/15 (0)

RE: Magnepan XOvers - dumpingground 05:55:48 04/15/15 (13)

RE: Your clarification on the minidsp 2x4 units ... - andyr 16:09:29 04/16/15 (12)

RE: Your clarification on the minidsp 2x4 units ... - dumpingground 18:54:23 04/16/15 (1)

Aah, thanks. nt - andyr 19:11:32 04/16/15 (0)

RE: Your clarification on the minidsp 2x4 units ... - Davey 17:32:23 04/16/15 (9)

RE: nanoDIGI or miniSHARC units ... - andyr 18:02:05 04/16/15 (8)

RE: nanoDIGI or miniSHARC units ... - Davey 06:15:37 04/17/15 (7)

RE: "I don't know what 'didn't like it' means"... - andyr 14:03:00 04/17/15 (6)

RE: "I don't know what 'didn't like it' means"... - Davey 19:08:09 04/17/15 (5)

RE: "purchase the miniSHARC plugin for 10 dollars and install on your computer"... - andyr 01:21:57 04/18/15 (4)

RE: "purchase the miniSHARC plugin for 10 dollars and install on your computer"... - Davey 06:57:28 04/18/15 (3)

Mmmm, ordered the plug in on the 18th ... but have not yet had any email ... - andyr 04:46:02 04/21/15 (1)

RE: Mmmm, ordered the plug in on the 18th ... but have not yet had any email ... - Davey 05:39:35 04/21/15 (0)

Thanks very much, Dave. nt - andyr 15:39:35 04/18/15 (0)

RE: Magnepan XOvers - Satie 22:16:49 04/14/15 (0)

You must be joking. - MikeCh 18:07:00 04/14/15 (0)

RE: "changing the xovers on Maggies from passive to active?" ... - andyr 16:22:34 04/14/15 (0)

2 way here only. - grantv 12:10:46 04/14/15 (0)

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RE: Magnepan XOvers - Satie 22:16:49 04/14/15 (0)

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