crossover question

[knightsdaze 10+ year member]

If I run a 2 component speakers (axis mount tweets) off a 2 channel amp and I only use 1 of the x-overs for both speakers, (bridge it) will this change the impedence? I have a pair of boston acoustic pro 50SE's and I dont see the point in using both the supplied x-overs if it's just being redundant. Any help would be much appreciated. PLEASE!? The speakers are rated at 3 ohms, and I want to make sure that if I bridge a single woof/tweet CROSSOVER that my amp won't see a 1.5 ohm load..

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[CrossoverOre 10+ year member]

run both xovers. they are designed with a specific load and if you put more speakers on it, it will change.

 

[knightsdaze 10+ year member]

thanks bro. I appreciate it.

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

^correct. the passive crossover points are based on the load impedance. change the impedance you change crossover frequency. for example: if you halve the impedance load, you double the crossover point. this is actually safe with component speakers since higher crossover points are ok (though it could sound worse).

you don't want to bridge the amp anyway because you'll lose left/right information. you want left/right up front.

run the amp in stereo mode, wire left and right independently, use both crossovers, and you're good to go.

 

[knightsdaze 10+ year member]

Thanks.. I always feel better when You stamp your approval on it K_A_H..

^correct. the passive crossover points are based on the load impedance. change the impedance you change crossover frequency. for example: if you halve the impedance load, you double the crossover point. this is actually safe with component speakers since higher crossover points are ok (though it could sound worse).
you don't want to bridge the amp anyway because you'll lose left/right information. you want left/right up front.

run the amp in stereo mode, wire left and right independently, use both crossovers, and you're good to go.

 

[knightsdaze 10+ year member]

I mean K_H_Alive.. lol.. dont drink and type

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

I mean K_H_Alive.. lol.. dont drink and type

i usually drink and type. everything i say is top-o-my-head. but i make use of backspace and edit my posts if i see something wrong.

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