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Old Aug 17, 2023 | 03:15 PM
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I was wondering what frequency you all are crossing your speakers at? I don't have the speakers yet so I can't test them
 
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Old Aug 17, 2023 | 04:42 PM
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How much power are you running to them? The more power the higher the hpf.
 
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How much power are you running to them? The more power the higher the hpf.
Around 175 to 200 I would think.expert ex4 800 amp
 
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Old Aug 17, 2023 | 05:09 PM
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I would start at 100 on the hpf.
 
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There are technically 3 different "yellow basket" speakers.... Which are technically called the Competition series. (not sure how the "yellow basket" slang started - but its confusing to NOOBs)

The GZCF are Iron Ferrite (substantial magnet) and have a rating of 50hz-20khz, with built-in tweeter crossover/protection of 12db/active
The GZCF-NEO are Neodymium (smaller magnet) and have a rating of 70hz-20khz, with a built-in tweeter AND woofer crossover/protection of 6db/octive
The GZCC are a true component set with separate 6.5 mid bass, tweeters, and crossover.

According to NVS audio, they crossover the non-NEO's at 80-90hz
 
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Old Aug 17, 2023 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Mystic330
There are technically 3 different "yellow basket" speakers.... Which are technically called the Competition series. (not sure how the "yellow basket" slang started - but its confusing to NOOBs)

The GZCF are Iron Ferrite (substantial magnet) and have a rating of 50hz-20khz, with built-in tweeter crossover/protection of 12db/active
The GZCF-NEO are Neodymium (smaller magnet) and have a rating of 70hz-20khz, with a built-in tweeter AND woofer crossover/protection of 6db/octive
The GZCC are a true component set with separate 6.5 mid bass, tweeters, and crossover.

According to NVS audio, they crossover the non-NEO's at 80-90hz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CehahdLzu5M
Maybe because the "basket" holding the cones is "yellow" would be my guess...
 
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:-) Could be.... 🤔

My point is there are 4 different speaker types that ground zero sells that have yellow baskets....
So in reading through this sub-forum trying to understand all the moving pieces of tunes on a bike, when someone sez "I would use yellow baskets" - us NOOBs have no idea what actual speaker you are talking about....

It's all good and after spending several hours looking through posts, I'm assuming most "yellow basket" references are for the GCZF or GCZF-NEO - but they are different speakers with different characteristics both physical and in sound.
 
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Originally Posted by Mystic330
:-) Could be.... 🤔

My point is there are 4 different speaker types that ground zero sells that have yellow baskets....
So in reading through this sub-forum trying to understand all the moving pieces of tunes on a bike, when someone sez "I would use yellow baskets" - us NOOBs have no idea what actual speaker you are talking about....

It's all good and after spending several hours looking through posts, I'm assuming most "yellow basket" references are for the GCZF or GCZF-NEO - but they are different speakers with different characteristics both physical and in sound.
And there are different settings for the different size yellow baskets. 6.5, 6x9, 7x10......
 
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Old Aug 18, 2023 | 11:50 AM
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oh... that's very true golfblues!! I was just thinking/looking at the 6.5" category... See I've become part of the assumption problem already 😎
 
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I agree, should be very specific about model. Probably help tremendously. However, I still gotta be a smart ***, it's my nature, lol.
 
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