Crossovers

[crom813]

hey guys

does anyone know how to hook up a amp to a crossover? do i run the rca's to the amp an then run the speaker wire to the crossover?

[Chris Rogers]

yep your idea is correct. most of the time speakers come with instruction sheets. may be a wise move to have a read of it.

[crom813]

Cheers mate. I would look at the wiring diagram if it had one cause all the stereo came with the car not connected

[Carbon 34]

depends is it a speaker crossover or a RCA(Powered X over )

your x over will have input screws , if your trying to create your own, pm me

[Carbon 34]

in response to your PM

Passive crossover

place in door or rear deck near speakers in most cases

secure crossovers and confirm the window doesn't hit them ,no water enters the case, door panel still goes on ok ???

on the crossover you will see,

input - input +

use a speaker wire from the amp right or left channel to the positive to positive, negative to the negative

(if you use existing car speaker wires, run amp wires to the radio and connect behind deck so you don't run wires into the doors, more detailed so PM me for that info)

the woofer on the crossover has - + as well, that goes to the mid range terminals on the speaker

the tweeter has the same, just use care on the positive to positive of each speaker and amp or you will loose bass if you don't pay attention to which is which

and if you do it on random speakers it will sound weird. time delayed almost(out of phase delays)

also use care on tweeters the terminals are easy to break off or melt with soldering irons.

if you need more help I would seek a pro to install the speakers for you , depending on your skill levels

see Chris Rogers as above, he is in Brissy?? if you get stuck

Edited October 19, 2010 by sapphiregraphics

[crom813]

Thanks for your help mate