advice on active 3-way crossovers

[BigSix 10+ year member]

Finally decided to go active, however need advice on looking at decents crossovers, have my eye on this one , has anybody had good results or know of any better ones for the money????

Lanzar 3-Way Electronic Car Crossover OPTIX3B - eBay (item 270540375341 end time Apr-01-10 12:20:11 PDT)

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[BigSix 10+ year member]

if it matters, i will be using my pioneer 720 comps and two subs

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

I'd suggest getting an HU with a 3way xover as it will most likely come with Time Alignment.

 

[Rich B 5,000+ posts]

Outside of the expensive DSP processors (Alpine H701 etc) thats probably a decent choice, but this Lanzar Opti xover is the same price and gives you the flexibility to grow your system later if you want.

Lanzar OPTIX10 Optidrive 10 Channel Active Crossover - eBay (item 390161094837 end time Mar-24-10 08:06:43 PDT)

 

[DarkScorpion 10+ year member]

There are LOTS of electronic crossovers that are untested - this is one of them. I say go for it and tell us how it goes. Just be aware, though, that it only has 12db/octave slopes, so you lose some flexibility there.

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

Audio Control has a nice selection of processors/crossovers/eq/etc. give their product line a look also.

 

[BigSix 10+ year member]

I'd suggest getting an HU with a 3way xover as it will most likely come with Time Alignment.

If i could afford a new radio I would get one but I don't have the monies

 

[BigSix 10+ year member]

There are LOTS of electronic crossovers that are untested - this is one of them. I say go for it and tell us how it goes. Just be aware, though, that it only has 12db/octave slopes, so you lose some flexibility there.

yeah thats the only thing I dont like about it....

 

[BigSix 10+ year member]

Audio Control has a nice selection of processors/crossovers/eq/etc. give their product line a look also.

I know but cost is too high

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

I'd suggest getting an HU with a 3way xover as it will most likely come with Time Alignment.

This, find one that has t/a and independent level control for each speaker.

 

[BigSix 10+ year member]

This, find one that has t/a and independent level control for each speaker.

Believe me if I had the money I would go for an 880 prs but im broke //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

Id skip an xover that only allows 12db slopes.

 

[BigSix 10+ year member]

Id skip an xover that only allows 12db slopes.

what should i look for slope wise?

 

[Pyro_By_Nature 5,000+ posts]

Something with an adjustable slope would be ideal. Flexibility is key with going active. I'd suggest finding an older alpine deck like a 9813 or 9815, sometimes you can pick them up on ebay for a reasonable price. Time alignment, adjustable slope, and decent selection of crossover points.

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

what should i look for slope wise?

Adjustable slope up to 24db would be what Id consider minimum. The availability of steeper, adjustable slopes is one of the big advantages of adding a dedicated electronic xover.