Crossover Question - Tweeters

[bigsheep]

I have a "Frankenstein" of a component setup. Using entry level Kicker 5x7s as mids and a pair of "I don't know the name" tweeters. The tweeters look like they were salvaged from some sort of factory setup. I am running bipolar capacitors on the tweeters. I think that they may be 10 microfarad. The tweets and mids are fed by an old school 4x60 Pioneer at 4 ohms. Using the amplifier's high pass filters set as high as possible for the tweets.

The problem is at excessive volume, the tweeters are cutting out. I suspect that the capacitors are overheating. Is there an easy way to cut off all frequencies above 17000 hertz? If I can filter these frequencies before the capacitors, I think that I can keep the caps from overheating.

The tweeters only shut off while playing a CD. I have no problems with Sirius. The Sirius is so grossly compressed that highs do not pose any problems.

Feel free to tell me to turn it down. I won't. I am old as dirt, deaf as a post, and as stubborn as a mule. I like it LOUD.

Sheep

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[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

turn the treble down a bit .also try using the high pass filter on your deck if you have one

 

[bigsheep]

No high pass filter on the head. Need the treble turned up - significant hearing loss.

Sheep

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

try adjusting the hp filter on the amp.see if it works for you