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Need Inexpensive Crossover

I'm using Monitor Audio GR-10 bookselves and a Klipsch powered subwoofer. Right now I'm running them both full range - and using the low pass on the crossover to have it kick in at about 80hz.

What I want to do is to roll off the low end on the bookshelves - as the bass sounds a bit too muddy at higher volumes (and just send the higher frequencies to the bookshelves - say above 80hz)...... and then just send the low frequencies (that aren't being sent to the bookshelves) to the sub (and probably not use the subs lowpass filter at all).

I know that crossovers can get to be pretty pricey, as all high end audio can. However, right now I'm a bit tapped out on the high end audio budget... and need something that will do for the moment - maybe I can upgrade lower.

Do I need something that has both a lowpass (for the sub) filter and a highpass (for the bookshelves) filter. Can one crossover unit combine this, or do I need 2?

I'm looking at spending no more than $100.

Is this possible?

thanks for the help (in advance)
zenguy
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
The Paradigm X-30 used for around $100 is about as cheap as it gets...I have one. Not the best but well worth the money and will do what you want. For a little more the Outlaw ICBM used is even better. NHT also makes a low priced X-over.

Dave
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
OK. Here is the deal. For $64.99 (after rebate).

Behringer CX2310 Item 248-664 at parts express. It won't do all the wonderful things that a DCX2496 will do, but it is what you need. It's analog. Classic 24 dB Linkwitz-Riley characteristic.

I am amazed they can sell it for such a price.
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
Nice find Eldartford! It's a wonder you had the time, what with all the extra work Karls has handed you to read.

Dave
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Sogood51...I happen at the moment to be researching X/O for my own purposes, so it was no big deal. I downloaded the DCX2496 Owners Manual, all 35 pages. It is huge overkill for home audio, but is really amazing for $400.
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
Eldartford

Yep, I took a look myself a while back. Even a better rebate going on that one! Behringer looks like they are alone at their price points in the market...I agree with you, I don't know how they can offer so much for so little.

P.S. Was just pulling your leg above regarding all the extra reading.

Dave
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