Setting the Crossover on Stock Speakers
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Setting the Crossover on Stock Speakers
Firstly, I apologize if this is supposed to be under Audio and Electronics. I figured different classes have different speakers, so it would be best to put it under the car class instead....
Anyway, I just installed an Alpine 9815 head unit and I'm trying to adjust the crossover.
How would I go about setting the numbers correctly? I've tried looking at the manual for speaker specs but couldn't find anything.
The car is a 2003 C320 that has no BOSE **** in it.
Anyway, I just installed an Alpine 9815 head unit and I'm trying to adjust the crossover.
How would I go about setting the numbers correctly? I've tried looking at the manual for speaker specs but couldn't find anything.
The car is a 2003 C320 that has no BOSE **** in it.
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I'm assuming you are talking about the x-over to the sub.
Rule of thumb here is to avoid unwanted resonances. Most cars have a peak in the 125-150 Hz region due to the transfer function. Therefore it would be best to set the LP @ ~ 80 Hz and the HP @ 175 Hz.
These should get you started. After that you will have to finetune it by ear.
Hope that helps.
Rule of thumb here is to avoid unwanted resonances. Most cars have a peak in the 125-150 Hz region due to the transfer function. Therefore it would be best to set the LP @ ~ 80 Hz and the HP @ 175 Hz.
These should get you started. After that you will have to finetune it by ear.
Hope that helps.
