2. speakers
  3. 150694-118040

Why HiFi manufacturers don't make active crossovers anymore?

Hello to all,

On the recent days, I noticed that a lot of manufacturers of Hifi 2 channel systems, had plenty of options in a not so long past, of active crossovers, like Luxman, Accuphase, higher end Sony stuff, and many more, why do you think HiFi manufacturers abandoned the inclusion of active cross overs, channel dividers, in their lineup?

Accuphase still makes a digital one.

Appears that this devices are only still relevant in the Pro Audio world, why Home HifI abandoned the active cross over route? It's correct to assume that?

I think that can be very interesting tri-amp a three way loudspeakers with active cross overs, would like to know more about it too...

Share your thoughts about the subject, experiences in bi-amp and tri-amp with active crossovers and etc....

Thanks!
cosmicjazz
facten
2,972 posts
 
correction choose not choice
erik_squires
16,895 posts
 
I should also point out that horns are one area where active crossovers seem to be used much more frequently and with less fussing.


kenjit
1,771 posts
 
@erik_squires 

why do you need to know what my system is? I think ive already answered anyway. I have heard multiple speakers and failed to be satisfied. 
cosmicjazz's avatar
cosmicjazz OP
243 posts
 
Anyone listened a multi amp system with any vintage Accuphase analog active crossover? 

Appears that the early ones you can find for good prices..


erik_squires
16,895 posts
 
@kenjit

Because none of us have any idea what your perspective is. You claim to love DIY, and active crossovers. OK, show us exactly what you built.  The question of what other speakers you have heard which you like will give us all an idea of your musical tastes and the type of results you are trying to achieve.


After I shared the exact build you complained I didn’t have measurements. Then I showed you where they were. Still, no reply to my question of what you built or listen to.


My perspective, what I like, what I built and what the results were are all out there, and that helps others judge where they might be relative to my tastes. Kind of like knowing you like Evil Dead 2 as the best movie ever. That helps others judge where your own movie tastes are.


Making blanket pronouncements about technology, some things which are dead wrong, repeatedly, and failing to listen, combined with your lack of willingness to share your starting place makes you a lot less persuasive.



Best,


E
More to discover