Anyone using an electronic x-over with their JL Audio F112/113s?

[rich121]

I am using a pair the F113s in my system, but am now running my speakers full range. I know of at least one crossover with good enough audio quality, but it is no longer manufactured and is hard to find.
I'm curious what others have found to use?

Rick

 

[GranteedEV]

A miniDSP is exactly what you want. I will post more on it over the weekend.

It's essentially so customizable that you could program a 96db/octave 2-way crossover (without the associated phase shift of a high order XO as it's digital) at 10hz.

 

[Warpdrv]

What is your equipment list....? Pre-Amp...?

What speakers could you possibly feel will produce better low end grunt then the JL's ?

I got some IMO fantastic mains, that will dig deep but I still xo at 120hz....

 

[Warpdrv]

A miniDSP is exactly what you want. I will post more on it over the weekend.

It's essentially so customizable that you could program a 96db/octave 2-way crossover (without the associated phase shift of a high order XO as it's digital) at 10hz.

+1 on the new MiniDSP, it would offer a great addition and is a well growing fully digital DSP for whatever implementation you could possibly looking to use it for...

 

[GranteedEV]

+1 on the new MiniDSP, it would offer a great addition and is a well growing fully digital DSP for whatever implementation you could possibly looking to use it for...

I went and posted a review of it on user reviews

 

[Warpdrv]

I went and posted a review of it on user reviews

Link to your review...? not sure what product you have buddy...

 

[GranteedEV]

Link to your review...? not sure what product you have buddy...

Go to the audioholics user reviews forum...

 

[rich121]

A miniDSP is exactly what you want. I will post more on it over the weekend.

It's essentially so customizable that you could program a 96db/octave 2-way crossover (without the associated phase shift of a high order XO as it's digital) at 10hz.

What would that be as a physical device? Cost is important, so is this DIY?
I appreciate the post and suggestion.

Rick

 

[rich121]

What is your equipment list....? Pre-Amp...?

What speakers could you possibly feel will produce better low end grunt then the JL's ?

I got some IMO fantastic mains, that will dig deep but I still xo at 120hz....

I'm not quite sure what pre-amp I will be using, it may change in the future..I downsized last year, and went "vintage" on much of what I have.

PRE-AMPS:

VAC CPA-1 MKIII (sent to VAC last year, updated/upgraded as far as they could take it) with Signature phono mods

Accuphase C-200X (will upgrade Caps, other needed parts soon)

Harmon Kardon Citation I (will be completely upgraded soon)

AMPLIFIER:

Harmon Kardon Citation II (will be fully upgraded soon)

SPEAKERS:

Green Mountain Audio "Continuum 3"

I think you missunderstood what I meant with my main speakers... I run them "full range" WITH my F113s, as I don't have a Xover now.
Actually, it didn't sound that bad, I was able to blend them together somewhat well without a crossover.

Actually, this system is in storage until my house is finished...I'm in "remodel hell" and hopefully this summer will be done.
In the basement, I have an old vintage Sansui AU 11000A integrated amp with Celestion model 11 speakers supplying music until my remodel is finished.

Hope that helped..

Rick

 

[Warpdrv]

Oh Ok, I get cha now....

Yes, most people just run through a receiver or preamp and have that do the xover, but with lack of subwoofer integration on most if not all esoteric 2 channel preamps its quite depressing to implement a decent xover...

Is your gear RCA or XLR ?

 

[rich121]

Oh Ok, I get cha now....

Yes, most people just run through a receiver or preamp and have that do the xover, but with lack of subwoofer integration on most if not all esoteric 2 channel preamps its quite depressing to implement a decent xover...

Is your gear RCA or XLR ?

Everything I have is single ended

 

[Warpdrv]

If you could put that minidsp in between the preamp and amps, and implement the crossover for the sub - that may in fact be the most cost effective solution....

R & L channel in, and separate them to R & L out, as well as sub out - R & L sub out if you so choose... or just mono