What crossovers/processors do you guys use?

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

I have an el cheapo crossover right now and looking to get something pretty basic, but does a good job. Was looking into the Audiocontrol 2xs, but not sure if it will suite my needs. Does it do a good job for just two amps? Never used an Audiocontrol before, so I am not sure if I should look else where.

Throw some ideas out there and I am trying to stay under 200 smacks for it and don't need it to be huge as I want to put it where my old Lanzar crossover is in the trunk well.

Thanks.

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[socaliguy81 10+ year member]

As far as money well spent.. if there is nothing wrong with your Lanzar x-over, maybe you shouldn't replace it. I know Lanzar doesn't have the greatest name recognition in the industry, but from 11 years of experience, I've never heard a Lanzar x-over i didn't feel was doing its job. What does the rest of your system consist of? Maybe the weak link is somewhere else.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

As far as money well spent.. if there is nothing wrong with your Lanzar x-over, maybe you shouldn't replace it. I know Lanzar doesn't have the greatest name recognition in the industry, but from 11 years of experience, I've never heard a Lanzar x-over i didn't feel was doing its job. What does the rest of your system consist of? Maybe the weak link is somewhere else.

Nothing is wrong really, just want to maybe clean it up some and though a better crossover would help.

Hell I only spent like 35 bucks on the Lanzar, so can't really be dissappointed in it. Just from expierence from swapping out crossovers I have noticed a big difference. This was from a cheap coustic crossover to a Clarion back in the day though and was wondering if a better xover would do anything in my current setup.

Also a few people say you have a PRS 880 and using a cheap Lanzar? Makes me thing, you know. Not that those people know everything, but just wondering I guess.

System consist of

Pioneer 880-PRS

Alpine SPX Type X 5 1/4" Componet set, need installed, but deaden doors first.

Rear-Stock off HU power for the kiddies, lol!

Kicker CVX 12" in a 1.5cft Sealed box facing trunk.

1 750.1 Autotek amp

1 400total watts Clarion amp on componets

3-WAY Lanzar x-over on everything

2 Kinetek's 1 2400 up front and 1 600 in back

0/1g Kicker hyperflex wire to dis block and 4g lanzar wire to amps and what not

100sqft of Fatmat

40sqft of SS damplifer, I have a lot of deadening to do yet.

 

[Beerdrnkr 5,000+ posts]

I'm currently running a PPI DCX-730 and it's an awesome unit but good luck trying to find one. I've ran an audiocontrol eqx and that was a nice unit as well. On the cheaper side I've heard the Memphis crossover is nice.

 

[only126db 10+ year member]

I only use the 3band eq from my head unit and the crossovers in my amps....

 

[ultimate157 5,000+ posts]

Since you already have an active capable headunit, I would try going active with that as your processor before buying a new crossover.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Since you already have an active capable headunit, I would try going active with that as your processor before buying a new crossover.

You got a PM.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Thanks for the info Ultimate, I may have to try that. Sounds a little over my head, but I may give it a whirl.

Also might want to clear some of your PM's. Says your box is full.

 

[ultimate157 5,000+ posts]

Cleared. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif One more thing to note, is be sure that you are putting the correct RCA's to the correct channels on your amp. I've heard of some people switching the mid RCA with the tweeter, and killing the tweeters by sending them 80hz to 3.5khz instead of 3.5khz to 20khz.

 

[SPL Blazer 10+ year member]

I went with one of the old Rockford EPX2's, not very cheap but it's got a ton of features and let's you control a ton of things. I got the one with the 28 band eq card installed.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Cleared. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif One more thing to note, is be sure that you are putting the correct RCA's to the correct channels on your amp. I've heard of some people switching the mid RCA with the tweeter, and killing the tweeters by sending them 80hz to 3.5khz instead of 3.5khz to 20khz.

Ah good to know, you just answered my PM I sent you, lol!

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

I went with one of the old Rockford EPX2's, not very cheap but it's got a ton of features and let's you control a ton of things. I got the one with the 28 band eq card installed.

Yeah, I get confused enough with my 16band eq on the 880, LOL!

 

[Beerdrnkr 5,000+ posts]

Yeah, I get confused enough with my 16band eq on the 880, LOL!

Oops didn't realize you had the Pioneer unit. That should be fine for all your processing needs.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Oops didn't realize you had the Pioneer unit. That should be fine for all your processing needs.

Yeah, I am thinking of taking Ultimate's advice.

 

[ultimate157 5,000+ posts]

Yeah, I am thinking of taking Ultimate's advice.

I'm debating on whether or not to take my own advice and pick up an 800PRS or buy a separate processor for now. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif