infinity kappas- replace passive with active crossover?
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infinity kappas- replace passive with active crossover?
I have infinity kappas, and am quite happy with the results.
however a passive filter network is always a detriment and wastes alot of power
I am considering specifically trading the 300x2 for a 300x4
I'd have to determine optimal crossover point probably 3.5k or so
and source a crossover
Anyone done this?
the 300x4 is quite cheap on amazon at present- under $120 and cheaper than the 300x2- which is unusual
Mike
however a passive filter network is always a detriment and wastes alot of power
I am considering specifically trading the 300x2 for a 300x4
I'd have to determine optimal crossover point probably 3.5k or so
and source a crossover
Anyone done this?
the 300x4 is quite cheap on amazon at present- under $120 and cheaper than the 300x2- which is unusual
Mike
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I really don't understand why you'd spend money on an active crossover when you're running a PBR and Kappa's
Might be better off using said money to upgrade amp or/and speakers
Might be better off using said money to upgrade amp or/and speakers
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I really don't understand why you'd spend money on an active crossover when you're running a PBR and Kappa's
Might be better off using said money to upgrade amp or/and speakers
Might be better off using said money to upgrade amp or/and speakers
Just sayin!!!
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well, because a passive crossover consumes alot of power- and is less precise- rather than dividing the lows to the low and the highs to the highs- it uses a filter network to bleed off frequencies and wasted electrical energy
in terms of impedance the tweeter and the woofer on the kappa are a 4Ω load each- wired in parallel so, a nominal 2Ω total load on the std speaker assembly out of the box
if removing the infinity filter network, amps can be wired directly to each component.
the idea in the end is bang for buck.
keep in mind I work with concert audio systems where passive anything is long long gone
mike
in terms of impedance the tweeter and the woofer on the kappa are a 4Ω load each- wired in parallel so, a nominal 2Ω total load on the std speaker assembly out of the box
if removing the infinity filter network, amps can be wired directly to each component.
the idea in the end is bang for buck.
keep in mind I work with concert audio systems where passive anything is long long gone
mike
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Originally Posted by mkguitar
well, because a passive crossover consumes alot of power- and is less precise- rather than dividing the lows to the low and the highs to the highs- it uses a filter network to bleed off frequencies and wasted electrical energy
in terms of impedance the tweeter and the woofer on the kappa are a 4Ω load each- wired in parallel so, a nominal 2Ω total load on the std speaker assembly out of the box
if removing the infinity filter network, amps can be wired directly to each component.
the idea in the end is bang for buck.
keep in mind I work with concert audio systems where passive anything is long long gone
mike
in terms of impedance the tweeter and the woofer on the kappa are a 4Ω load each- wired in parallel so, a nominal 2Ω total load on the std speaker assembly out of the box
if removing the infinity filter network, amps can be wired directly to each component.
the idea in the end is bang for buck.
keep in mind I work with concert audio systems where passive anything is long long gone
mike
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