Quick question for the pros about inline crossovers...

[ImcLoud]

Hey fellas, I want an inline XLR 80hz high pass line level cross over , does this exist?

I want to install them in the balanced connector going from my dac to my amplifier so my towers stop trying to reproduce under 80....

Thanks

If those dont exist is there an easier way to accomplish this, maybe a speaker level crossover after the amplifier? The towers are 6 ohm...

I dont want to add noise or distortion, just want to stop the bass...
I was considering the parts express 100hz crossover, but the amps it is going to be used on are 500 watts each and them are rated at 250, plus not sure how they will effect sound... And they say 8 ohm, the speakers are 6????
thanks in advance...

 

[ski2xblack]

You mean something like this? Reviewed right here by our very own GranteedEV.

 

[Adam]

Hi. There are inline crossovers that are RCA (like these single frequency versions that you can buy at Parts Express, and this adjustable frequency version) - that are used on the line-level signal and don't need to handle much power at all. That same company sells special order inline XLR crossovers, but at $75, they aren't inexpensive.

Do you need to use an XLR connection?

 

[ImcLoud]

You mean something like this? Reviewed right here by our very own GranteedEV.

I think this one is a little over my head, Im looking for something just to plug inline with my XLRs... Thanks though, that thing looks sick..

 

[ImcLoud]

Hi. There are inline crossovers that are RCA (like these single frequency versions that you can buy at Parts Express, and this adjustable frequency version) - that are used on the line-level signal and don't need to handle much power at all. That same company sells special order inline XLR crossovers, but at $75, they aren't inexpensive.

Do you need to use an XLR connection?

I seen the Fmods, and that is actually what we used for my brothers 2.1 system {he runs the entire system off of an Ipod dock, we took the stereo rca outputs from the dock, split the left one to the subwoofer with a low pass fmod, and then put high pass fmods in the other lines going to his amplifier, I am actually in the middle of a post about it}...

If I have to spend $150 then so be it, I was going to buy the new XSP1 from emotiva but I hate to spend $900 and it wont ship until November...

 

[TLS Guy]

I seen the Fmods, and that is actually what we used for my brothers 2.1 system {he runs the entire system off of an Ipod dock, we took the stereo rca outputs from the dock, split the left one to the subwoofer with a low pass fmod, and then put high pass fmods in the other lines going to his amplifier, I am actually in the middle of a post about it}...

If I have to spend $150 then so be it, I was going to buy the new XSP1 from emotiva but I hate to spend $900 and it wont ship until November...

You do not want to use a passive in line low pass filter. An active in line filter, (one that plugs into the AC) is strongly recommended for what you are trying to do.

 

[mp3streetparty]

I you have the means to solder you can buy the parts and make it your self.

Just us a single Capacitor in series with your line outputs. its what is done in amplifier inputs to roll off the low frequency's.

You need to know the impedance of the load and the desired frequency to roll off.

Then go to this site and work out the value. You could buy a few values so can adjust the frequency higher or lower.

Coupling Capacitor Calculator by V-Cap

 

[ImcLoud]

I you have the means to solder you can buy the parts and make it your self.

Just us a single Capacitor in series with your line outputs. its what is done in amplifier inputs to roll off the low frequency's.

You need to know the impedance of the load and the desired frequency to roll off.

Then go to this site and work out the value. You could buy a few values so can adjust the frequency higher or lower.

Coupling Capacitor Calculator by V-Cap

I have no idea what that means, I can solder {years of RC car experience } and I do it often when making boiler controls, but Im a little over my head here...