Xover question

[kurtyboy 10+ year member]

I've already searched and didn't really find what i was looking for.

I was wondering how to set the Xover knob on my subwoofer amp. i always thought crossover controled the frequencies at which the sub plays, but when i turn the knob it seems to get louder. am i just using it wrong? any help would be appreciated. an explaination on what exactly xover is might also help.

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[ntense702 10+ year member]

crossover = A device intended to separate the different frequency bands and redirect them to different components

set the xover to your liking, adjust it around while listening to your music and decide, I have mine at 50 hz, most people generally set their's at 80 hz, you decide

 

[ntense702 10+ year member]

but when i turn the knob it seems to get louder.

are you sure it is not the gain level your messing with? also when adjust your xover it may get louder when setting it to lower freq's at least it has through my experiences

 

[kurtyboy 10+ year member]

thanks, i was just wondering if there was a certain way to set it appropriately. so i just set it to how i like it?

yes, i'm sure it's not the gain