Which 3-way Crossover would you choose? and Why?

[aveosummit]

All include . The difference between is the brand and the crossover points.

Legacy LXR7

Boss Audio BX35

Pyle PLXR8

Pyramid CR74

Lanzar SX310

MA Audio HK3X

Audiopipe XV3

SSL SX310

I just wanted to know what the opinions are out there and if you choose none of the above what 3-way crossover would you choose. The crossover has to have 3 RCA Inputs(Front, Rear, Sub) & 3 RCA Outputs(Front, Rear, Sub) in order to compare accurately. Thank you for your time.

[aveosummit]

I guess the first question should have been how many people use electronic crossovers and what are they using.

[mikedudley17]

what does a crossover do?

[aveosummit]

Simple Definition:

The crossover network is the part of the speaker design that separates the different parts of the frequency spectrum and sends it to each driver. Traditionally, crossovers are implemented passively. Capacitors, inductors, and resistors are assembled in a network and installed in the speaker enclosure, after the power amplifier. Because this circuit has no additional power other than the signal, it is deemed passive.

In an electronic crossover design the crossover goes before the power amps, after your pre-amp (or mixer in a PA type system). You need one power amp for each "way" of your crossover-- 2 for 2 way, 3 for 3 way, etc. x2 for stereo. This crossover is typically implemented with resistors, capacitors and integrated circuits, operating at preamp levels. Because this circuit operates with a separate power supply, it is deemed electronic (or active).

C3 Customs definition:
A crossover helps to ensure that the drivers are playing in the frequency range in which they are designed, thus allowing for a cleaner, clearer, crisper system. You will find crossovers on just about all competition vehicles for this reason.

Crutchfield Crossover Definition:
http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/le...rossovers.html

[aveosummit]

So I guess no one uses crossovers?

[mikedudley17]

lol guess not, im thinkin as soon as they get some thump in their trunk they are happy-know what i mean.

[aveosummit]

lol guess not, im thinkin as soon as they get some thump in their trunk they are happy-know what i mean.

Maybe no one explained the difference that they would see with one installed, I have noticed that alot of shops are just happy that you bought something from them that they do not educate you on other things that will help the performance of your system unless you tell them you want a complete system.

[khan4rtist]

will that help bring out better mids? i have a good system in my car now, but i wanna hear a little more between low and mids, like where guitar sound comes from, would a crossover help?

[ontarian_frog]

I sure everyone uses the sub out for subs and use the bass treble settings of the deck to work the speakers...not good in my book.

Deck -- crossover --- amp --- speakers it should be.

[aveosummit]

Deck -- crossover --- amp --- speakers it should be.

I agree, but I think many people have not heard the difference a crossover can make in the sound quality.