question for TLS Guy regarding crossovers

[pjoseph]

I was reading through this thread

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/diy-corner-tips-techniques/52319-beat-recession-highly-cost-effective-diy-speaker-build-using-audax-ap170z0.html



I noticed you mentioned something about most speakers skimp out on the components used in making the crossovers.

I recently picked up POLK Monitor 70Series II floor standing speakers I wanted to ask if you think it would be a good idea to maybe rebuild the crossovers for them using better components, I would of course need your guidance along the way.

Thanks

 

[TLS Guy]

I was reading through this thread

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/diy-corner-tips-techniques/52319-beat-recession-highly-cost-effective-diy-speaker-build-using-audax-ap170z0.html



I noticed you mentioned something about most speakers skimp out on the components used in making the crossovers.

I recently picked up POLK Monitor 70Series II floor standing speakers I wanted to ask if you think it would be a good idea to maybe rebuild the crossovers for them using better components, I would of course need your guidance along the way.

Thanks

That would be pretty tough since I don't have the T/S parameters or the acoustic response of the drivers.

 

[Josuah]

You could try replacing the existing components with ones of stricter tolerance, under the assumption the existing crossover component values are correct but the tolerances are not great as a cost savings measure.

You could also try doing that and rearranging the alignment and positioning of the components to something better, if they didn't put much effort into that.

 

[pjoseph]

I will open the speakers up and take out the crossover later this week, I will follow up with some pics.