I'm trying to pick a good crossover setup for the following system:
Fronts: 6.5"/1" components, amp does not have a built-in crossover
Center: DIN-sized center speaker kit, amp has 12db slope crossover, will probably use 400Hz
Rears: 6.5" coaxials, amp has 12db slope crossover, will probably use 100Hz
Sub: 6.5" CVT654, amp has 12db slope crossover, will probably use 100Hz
So the easiest solution would be to just use the head unit crossover setting or a pair of Fmods to hi-pass the front components, 12db slope at either 80, 100, or 120Hz. Does the passive crossover included with most components already hi-pass for the mid-bass or not?
Alternatively, I had thought about going with either the Planet Audio EC20B or the Clarion MCD360 3-way crossover. Those crossovers would let me use an 18db slope over three pairs of speakers, including much more control over the sub. I could use it on the Fronts, Center, and Sub, while letting the Rears remain 12db amp crossover'd.
I have read here that I may have phase issues with a 12 db or an 18db slope. The Planet Audio and Clarion include phase switches for the sub only. My head unit allows time alignment. Not too keen on reversing speaking polarity.
Thoughts and recommendations are much appreciated!
Fronts: 6.5"/1" components, amp does not have a built-in crossover
Center: DIN-sized center speaker kit, amp has 12db slope crossover, will probably use 400Hz
Rears: 6.5" coaxials, amp has 12db slope crossover, will probably use 100Hz
Sub: 6.5" CVT654, amp has 12db slope crossover, will probably use 100Hz
So the easiest solution would be to just use the head unit crossover setting or a pair of Fmods to hi-pass the front components, 12db slope at either 80, 100, or 120Hz. Does the passive crossover included with most components already hi-pass for the mid-bass or not?
Alternatively, I had thought about going with either the Planet Audio EC20B or the Clarion MCD360 3-way crossover. Those crossovers would let me use an 18db slope over three pairs of speakers, including much more control over the sub. I could use it on the Fronts, Center, and Sub, while letting the Rears remain 12db amp crossover'd.
I have read here that I may have phase issues with a 12 db or an 18db slope. The Planet Audio and Clarion include phase switches for the sub only. My head unit allows time alignment. Not too keen on reversing speaking polarity.
Thoughts and recommendations are much appreciated!
