DIY Studio Monitors (CROSSOVER) Step #2 | Home Recording Studio

[@pgscirocco16v45]

Let’s take it to the next level. I would like to see a build on a recording studio monitor. The color is blue

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Heck yes!! I want to go all out, talk to engineers about what they like, and try to build the best studio monitors I can. Then compare them to these! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@alejandroalexis9531]

Pro trick : you can watch movies at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching a lot of movies during the lockdown.

[@zacharygabriel5872]

@Alejandro Alexis Definitely, I've been using flixzone} for years myself :D

[@nonamus]

Me too

[@scottbutler2343]

CROSSOVER...yayyyy!! This is what I struggle with the most.

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Same here when I started! I think most people struggle with it. But like most things, a little experience reveals its not all that hard! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@ChrisMartinsMusician]

If you feel like designing large sized mains or specific midfield mixing monitors, by all means, don't let anyone stop you. This would probably help a lot of people.

[@jimrogers7425]

Main monitors in a studio help the engineer judge the low end in the initial recording process. In one studio I worked in, the two channel custom monitor system cost $40,000 20 years ago... and they were the BEST I've EVER heard. Love your videos and am glad to see this series of videos. I'm a former audio engineering tech who spent years in the studio, so watching your vids is fun. Make me miss a soldering iron and designing and building things.

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

That’s crazy!! Yessss I don’t think there’s a better place to appreciate music than on great mains in a studio. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@endall39]

Really enjoying this project, but let me take a sec to plant an idea for the next build -- a high output "party speaker". I imagine something akin to a pro audio monitor with less consideration for stereo separation and more for loud and clear sound with full range punch. Something that could be pole mounted and/or on wheels. Pro audio gear gets very loud using high efficiency drivers (e.g., compression drivers) but you don't normally see sub-base included in the same package, much less in a reasonable portable size --- the classic "100 lbs of stuff in a 10 lb bag" scenario. Would love to see how you'd tackle that challenge. Thx!

[@MrJasonLG]

I like to see some old school gorilla coffins. Fresh out of High School I had a set of Cerwin Vega VS-150's powered by an Adcom GFA-555 amp, Adcom GTP-450 preamp/tuner and a late 90's Yamaha 5 disc changer (can't remember the model number). They definitely weren't the most revealing speakers on the market but when well feed they f'n rocked the house!

[@wcretail85]

The most instructive video ever watched. Can't believe I can watch this for free. Thx Kirby

[@ckunstadt]

I'd like to see a large, full-range, active-crossover project with at least 3 drivers per side with the flat frequency response being prioritized over aesthetics or simplicity or low budget. So... moderate-priced drivers, moderate construction techniques, careful measurement and active crossover implementation and awesome performance. Not cheap, not easy, not fantastically gorgeous... Form to follow Function. Hey! You told us to comment!

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

This is definitely something I want to do. I think the Wavecore drivers on PE would be a great choice. But, you know, I gotta make them look good! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ckunstadt]

@@KirbyMeetsAudio Totally! I think speakers must look good too! Personally, I would concentrate on pleasing proportions with a pro-level finish. Not so much the flourishes. but I appreciate what you do.

[@rhubarb99999]

@@ckunstadt Im currently working on a fully active 4 way based on the Wilson Alexandria .. going to be amazing!

[@ckunstadt]

@@rhubarb99999 Hot dang! That seems daunting. but awesome.

[@taylorsharp5928]

some theory on ideal sound would be a good vid topic, as a "flat" speaker is not necessarily ideal. typically a curve is more enjoyable and realistic sounding. Also Room EQ Wizard would make a great topic to cover as well

[@darine.3145]

Very practical approach -- like your presentation (I used to design crossovers in a previous life for a high end speaker firm). Not sure if anyone mentioned this, but a resistor in series with the woofer is not a good idea...it hurts damping factor, creates power handling issues, hurts overall efficiency, etc. It will make bass flabby. Better to choose a more efficient midrange driver to match the woofer (use a midrange that is not designed as a woofer). I used to do this "noodling" by hand, ear, and manual measurement -- software certainly makes this easier!

[@westelaudio943]

Very good point. It will drive up the Qts of the woofer. This could also be an advantage in some (rare) cases. However... overheating of the resistor is also a concern - it's good practice not to do it.

[@kramerdesign9443]

This really has become a favorite channel of mine recently - really engaging and interesting! I’m very into the proper studio monitor build, which I have to admit is kinda what I thought this series was going to be!

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Yeah, sorry about that. Honestly didn’t think people would be so into this idea! Thanks so much for watching and commenting 🙏

[@guyroseen7025]

Would LOVE to see a dedicated mixing monitor build

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Definitely happening! I’m thinking of doing an all out mains build to compare to these and a reference mixing cube speaker build. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@benjaminjgraham]

@@KirbyMeetsAudio Yes!

[@marcomorales3641]

Can't wait!

[@jeisonleonardoguevara]

so interesting topics! thank you, im not pretending to build speakers right now but its useful to know how them are made.

[@O.G._HERM]

I like how you break shit down, you definitely made it easier for me to comprehend what’s need to build a monitor similar to your model

[@kylejohnson5720]

I’m a year late, but this is a super awesome resource. I’m super interested in budget monitor builds.

[@aarneuuk9601]

This is my comment. I was planning exactly this for my first build. Same design, same purpose, decided on a ribbon bc Adam. A bit eerie even lol

[@johnwardle9667]

My favourite colour, for a while at least is that colour where you take a fluorescent orange piece of clothing and wear it and wash it for 10 years until it's all dulled and washed out. Love that. As for DIY speaker building. I find it so bewildering, that I can't even justify getting started. I don't have any software. But I do have a master's in mechanical engineering and I do carpentry for my job, so it shouldn't be too hard, but I'm like anxious to even attempt it. Maybe I just need a kick up the butt...

[@michaelrefuerzo9186]

Can't wait for the home theater series. Mostly the center speaker is what I wanna know about. But yes, please, do not rush this series as I'm sure someone else out there is really, REALLYYYY enjoying this.

[@Dubsys]

As interested as I am I know I'll never go through with this but it still teaches me something about speaker design that I never knew which is cool

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

🙏

[@jarjarrock10]

Just wanted to say that I recently got a really cheap sub set up in my car, and it's surprisingly good. All told the parts cost me just about $20, and getting it wired up was easy. Also, orange is a very nice color.

[@a_z_e_t]

JUST COMMENT. man I left such a long one in part 1 - i'll just say: yes, please! do a series on "real" / proper studio reference monitors made for tracking and mixing in a control room. that be so awesome and interesting to watch.

[@pottervi]

I like this series. The crossover program is pretty sweet. Didn't know that was a thing

[@Burgoyne1777]

Ok ok ok! Full-time home studio monitor speakers with or without a simple power circuit. Favourite colour is blue...Love your videos...especially as a former radio technician and home producer.

[@maxcorrea9334]

Hey Kirby! I saw that the crossover sound signature is very flat, i recommend you to use a L-PAD filter in your tweeter to add some progressiveness to the higher frequencies and make them sound softer and more detailed. If you only put a resistor in series to the tweeter the sound can be a bit harsh from 2000 to 9000 hz, and less fun to listen. Love your videos, you are a great contribution to audio community.

[@fredwa1225]

Hey there, one thing I would like to see that I never see on your channel or any others like yours is a closed/sealed box design. Everybody defaults to a port. Well... a port kinda sucks in many ways. A sealed box tightens up that upper bass that is the bane of every recording engineer, I know I are one, for 40 years LOL. The sealed box is the secret behind the Yamaha NS-10. Not the urban myth that "If I can make it sound good on this piece of crap it will sound good anywhere" It's how good it is in the upper bass/lower mids. Now I'm not talking about small or computer/bluetoothy stuff where people are looking for warmth, I mean real speakers that someone can get some work done like you are working on in this video. I Love the work you do, and how much effort you put into it. THANK YOU!!! We need more of you's. P.S. a speaker designed for a recording environment Needs/or Must have a front port. Most current models with rear ports to make the box smaller require user-selectable DSP to deal with rear wall buildup.

[@LauLauHip]

Man, these videos are really nice. I just hope you are doing well and come back to finish the series soon

[@vasileiostsalkos6174]

That’s why Kirby is our man. We need this.!!!!!!!!!!

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

🙌🙏🙌 And I need you guys!

[@varunmehta1821]

I would love to see a big speaker build. Like a 3-4 foot, 3 way tower speaker with an 8 inch woofer. Make a big tower speakers for Hi-Fi Audio

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

This is definitely going to happen during the home theater series we’ll be doing in the future! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@eliottglinn]

Loving this series so far man! Excited to see the finished product. I’d love to see you design and build dedicated mix/mastering monitors as well, would be super cool!

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

All out monitors are definitely coming! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@st170ish]

You can trim the values lower on inductors by cutting some length off and then measuring the mH

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

This is a great point! Thanks for the input!

[@Crescent_Audio]

The type of application you described, general music listening AND music production/mixing/recording in a bedroom studio is exactly the type of speaker I want. I’m about to start my first build of a speaker like this and I’m going the DIY route because I want something premium without spending 5 grand.

[@xeruffurex]

The random comment from me is, the sideways look the studio monitors are going with is fresh and a nice change. as for a future build, do a 3 way that has high efficient drivers to see how big of a sound can be ran with a smaller amp. maybe a cornwall on its side haha :)

[@phillmellina]

YES! Do a video on dedicated recording studio monitors!!

[@RGMDG]

Really enjoyed the video Kirby. Just subscribed. Appreciate that you are genuine and authentic. I also appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thanks

[@rmblake7]

FYI Kirby; Rust-Oleum makes a beautiful very easy to use brush or roll on paint(roll it on). Its call "Metallic Accents" with about 12 color choices. I've used this on my speaker diy builds. They recommend applying their clear top coat for finishing. I used this paint on the Parts Express "Blast Box 200 Portable Bluetooth Speaker" . I posted (4) pictures under the reviews; it the one that looks like a Jet Airplane ; Post date December 3, 2019. Thanks for all of the KZbin videos; your the one that inspired me to do "DIY speaker". Very Rewarding as you know.

[@brianraulerson5037]

You are going to keep on teaching and I'm going to do my own crossover one day.

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Yes sir! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@LBJedi]

I would LOVE to see a dedicated mixing monitor build! Especially an active speaker. I’d love to build them myself to try to get super high quality monitors without spending the cash that something like Focal would cost me.

[@Bumper210]

This video popped up in my recommendations, maybe because I'm looking for studio monitors for about 500$, your vids convince me to try make them by my own ^^

[@bunnythekid]

Hey Kirby! You can use keyboard shortcuts (S, O & I) to open short or invert components in Vituix (you might have to use ctrl too but I forget). You can also ctrl+click to move your reference line in the frequency response window :) Edit: I think there are three buttons along the top edge of the component data window - the one underneath the schematic view, which you can use to short, invert or open, too.

[@cristianpinheiro9048]

First time ever i start understand the theory of audio. Thank you so much!

[@tedvanmatje]

Hi Kirby.... ...now that you mentioned it, a design series for studio speakers sounds like a great idea! Thanks for the links to the software and database, btw. It's a great help :)

[@mariocervantes6769]

Hey Kirby, I noted that you made the crossover to be flat on the frequency response curve, but the problem is that you didn't consider the bafle diffraction, this will make your speaker bass shy.

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

True! But this is just a preliminary crossover design for a start reference and to talk about crossover design in this series. Once the enclosure is built I’ll take my own measurements and continue the crossover design. Thanks so much for watching and commenting! 🙏

[@grahamsquared]

I appreciate this is a mock-up but in Vituix you can load the FRDs you used in to the baffle diffraction tool to create real-world simulations of the response. This will give you a much better approximation of crossover design rather than assuming the drivers will be mounted on an IEC baffle.

[@corymarcotte5853]

Would b interested in your thoughts on using Dayton Audio KABD-4100 amp board. Going active?

[@sevenlevels234]

Excellent videos. I’m going to try making some studio monitors. After I finish watching of course!

[@fieur]

can you show how to build a simple speaker with only a fullrange (for simplicity) ? Im following your videos since the beginning and i always feel like you leave out some stuff. Please show why you select the specific driver, simulate the box youll put it in, take measurements and derive a crossover from them. I feel like im searching for puzzle pieces in all of the videos and there are still some pieces missing. From your video series on how to design a speaker i get the impression that you only simulate a crossover in x-sim and you only simulate the baffle diffraction and just build your speaker from the simulation. Keep up the good work dude! Youre one of the reasons im getting deeper into the topic :)

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

I’m always riding a line of giving as much info as I can in a simple way to understand for beginners, but maybe I should do an advanced design build series? I like to first simulate as much as I can, build, measure, then iterate on the crossover/front baffle until I’m happy with the sound. Thanks so much for watching and commenting! 🙏

[@fieur]

@@KirbyMeetsAudio Id love to see a detailed advanced design build series :)

[@MegaKid303]

An active, powered, flat response, uncoloured, reference studio monitor would be cool, I'm enjoying it so far, I like the way you explain things in layman's terms and easy to understand because this can be a complicated process so I appreciate that.

[@Fulcrum205]

Great series. I just found your channel via the part 1 video. Thanks for going into depth on the speaker design process

[@kubaczek20]

You are explaining things in simple terms and that is why I sticked to this series :)

[@freros3704]

Excellent Stuff man! Keep it up! I've designed my own active 3-way last year and i was glad to have a DSP Crossover, so i could take it to different studios and re-adjust in reference to great similar-sized designs. It took me a couple of weeks until everything fell into place.

[@misterinfinity4076]

When you inverted the polarity on that driver, does that mean you have to solder it in reverse in the final build?

[@telefon72]

Yep

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Yes, you’ll follow the driver polarity on the crossover schematic during the final crossover build. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@jeffreyhartman4605]

That was my question haha, you just switch the wires on the speaker and let the crossover be as is?

[@pgscirocco16v45]

I can’t wait to see the board build

[@wutru87]

man, i really hope you are gonna finish this series!!!

[@anonymouspsuedo5395]

Noodling! I love it. Glad to know I am not the only one who says that.

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

🍜

[@peterxyz3541]

Dedicated recording studio monitor, yes. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Thighwatts]

This video series came at a perfect time! I’ve been trying to replace my Martin Logan LX16 speakers from my desktop set up. I’ve been looking into the CSS p215 or the zaph audio sr71. But now I just might venture in doing my own design! I can’t wait to see the final product!

[@tcmixpro9933]

Wow Kirby, thanks for not only replying to my comment on your previous video, but also addressing nearly every minor criticism I made (among others), right at the start of this video. You can count at least one mix engineer with 30+ years experience among your fans. I wish I had time to build these speakers and compare them to my personal monitors. Thanks for keeping the B.S. well below KZbin spec... lol.

[@tonytec59vmix]

im sharing all this to my facebook this is fantastic information, been getting part express magazine for years but never knew what to do in the area of cross over design you just turned the light thank you.

[@SidotiSound]

Yes! Please do studio mixing monitors. Preferably a Barefoot Speaker design with opposing side firing woofers

[@youtubecommenter4516]

I'd love to see you talk more about the phase response in the design process.

[@peterrabbitwarren]

Thanks Kirby. great demo of the crossover design software and explaining it to the layman. Looking forward to the build.

[@anthonyellis5517]

How have I just discovered this channel! Oh yes that’s it I want to build my Own monitors! I watched your first vid what a cool guy I totally geeked out with your knowledge, super cool thanks for sharing brother ❤️

[@3ngineer427]

YES Please one more Studio Monitor BUILD, but this time active please. Think like this, not every body has good quality amplifier to make this passive speakers works. Actually, I like to build my own actives one, but don't forget the others as well :)

[@benjaminoverholt8056]

Great video. You are very knowledgeable, thank you for sharing with us.

[@ShaneHeng]

It be awesome if you could do an active studio monitors build.

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Agreed! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@ShaneHeng]

@@KirbyMeetsAudioThank you so much for doing this series of build!

[@klausenburgg]

I like blue...just like I used to enjoy watching you...over 2 years ago...miss u buddy...😢 I have come really far in speaker designing since a few years back, but I'm still a little sad that you don't make videos anymore...you were gr8, and will forever be missed...unless you come back, if somewhere in the future you do, nevermind.

[@Folk661]

Great vid. Can’t wait to see how it turns out. I’d love to see a build for a super flat reference monitor.

[@thecman26]

I'm really interested in the series! Great work! I would like to see what is involved in designing a 3 way tower speaker on a similar budget! My favorite color is RED!

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Planing to do some nice towers for the home theater series! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@thecman26]

@@KirbyMeetsAudio Hell yeah!

[@lukerobertson1000]

Loving this series! And yes, please do a recording studio monitor design, I would love to do one myself :D

[@stucorbishley]

Excited at the prospect of seeing that multi-tweeter monster you teased in the last video... Also it made me a little sad that the first few minutes hovered around apologizing or explaining where you were coming from, but I get it. Shits tough. Keep up the great work!

[@golias1979]

Awesome explanation Mr. Kirby. This video is one of your best. Great info, fun editting. I'm looking forward to see the end result.

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@MistaMin]

I'd like to see a highend, hi-res studio monitor design, with a big box and can hit under 30 hz 😍

[@jamesclaydon6065]

Hey Kirby, Really enjoying your channel. I'm a complete noob having just recapped my first pair of old speakers. Looking forward to seeing how these monitors work out. Keep it up!

[@Ortzdav5]

Definitely would like a design and build of mixing and recording monitors.

[@alexandremartineau530]

diy "klipsch rf7 iii" dual 10 inch driver with a compression driver?

[@dednside5229]

JBL M2 clone PMB "M2" version On active crowns

[@supakrunch]

Really good and useful info. I appreciate all the work you put in to these vids! Don't get down on yourself for the occasional gaffe. Keep up the good work!

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Never man! All good, I think it’s funny. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@nbg1120]

Yeah, lets go for the dedicated studio mixing monitor build!

[@cobracar1]

Cool stuff. Never knew beginners could do this kind of stuff before. Pretty awesome! Thanks for making it easy to understand. 😁👍

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

No problem! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@keztutiz]

I thought I was the only one who likes Noodles! 🤣 Great video! 👍

[@kareldobbelaere1870]

Tx man, I think you've sparked a new hobby in my life! awesome tutorials!

[@345builderman345]

Just watched Step 1, which was really informative as is step 2 I'd love to see you do a Dedicated Recording Monitors Video. All the links you put in are very helpful too. Thanks Kirby.

[@AmongTheHorizon]

Good to see you active and making more viedos. I would like to see you compare this design of a 3 way studio monitor with a similar design you build for HiFi/ home audio. Then you can tell us the diferences on itself and give us a sound demo of both in equally settings. Why do you want to use a passive crossover instead of a dsp ? When you use it next to a computer it would be easy to adjust and you can get some for a very low price like the SURE or Wondom dsp. I hope your next video will clearify how you mess with that phase produced by all components. If you want an Idea for a good project in the future: I would like to see an expandable HiFi speaker design. Like a really good bookshelf speaker (Coax, 2Way...) that can be expanded with low frequency drivers to match everyones space at home and gives the chance to "grow" if room and buget are given. For the beginning, there can be a small bookshelf speaker. Then you could add a low freq driver but keep it small enough to place it on stands or for a wallmount. The next step could be a floorstand loudspeaker with two or three of these low freq drivers and then for the last step a subwoofer that match the Stereo system. With this setup you can get a woundful stereo system over time and you can use the small ones for a home cinema in 5.1 and above Maybe this time with dsp and any kind of integrated amplifiers..

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

I love this idea! I’m gonna add it to the list! Thanks so much for watching and commenting! 🙏

[@ajhorton5941]

Absolutely love your videos! Just bought a build kit from you about a week ago, can’t wait for it to get in!!

[@Musictron]

I stumbled upon part 1 of this video and it’s really been informative... I am a mixing engineer and I’d love to see you put together a speaker for mixing and recording purposes!

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

I’m glad you found it! I’m really enjoying these monitors and will definitely be doing a few more recording studio focused builds. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@simonpennyirish7556]

Id love to see a dedicated Monitor speaker too. Maybe even No budget build. Favourite wood, : Really, anything naturally redish. This year is off to a great start, i cant wait to see the surround sound build too. Can i ask though that you include the issue of not needing a seperate sub. love this series, cant wait to see the build , i love watching you build.

[@bradisley517]

I would add on crossover design is the program is just the beginning, then the physical testing, then the ear is the final filter. The ear is not flat. Different parts with the same value don't sound the same. That is how it get beyond the 80% in the crossover. Also if you have an impedance meter you can buy Larger value inductor and unwind it to make an exact lesser value. You will find Inductors, Capacitors, and resistors all have wide specs. Different placements in the crossover are more critical to how much variation is an issue. Shit! there I talked it!-)

[@cmatte82]

I’m also very interested in dedicated mixing monitors. Especially if we could do 3-way with a reasonable price. And just a shot in the dark, but a really cool feature would be a switch that turns off the tweeter and woofer, to simulate the aura tone style monitor.

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Ahhhh this is a great idea! I’m putting this one on the list too (with your name)! Thanks so much for watching and commenting! 🙏

[@cmatte82]

NP. I’ve always loved to diy. For some reason never considered doing monitors. That has changed. I’ve been looking at quite a few different drivers. I have more ideas than time or money. Haha. Guess I’ll just have to start with these and go from there. :)

[@thebeaglebeat3615]

Love your channel, yes please dedicated mixing monitors, please please please please

[@mattbonaccio3522]

Loving the series so far! I'd like to add a second voice to some comments I already saw: you will need to do some baffle step compensation in order to keep that flat frequency response. Also, I'd love to see a big full-range tower speaker build one day!!

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Yep! The resistor on the woofer makes it really easy to adjust for baffle step by ear. But the plan for this build to adjust the crossover based on my own measurements after the enclosure is built. Thanks for watching and commenting! 🙏

[@ostelo84]

I would like you to cover what the difference would be between reference monitors and, these "general" monitors.

[@staffy2142]

Hey kirby, as you mentioned your previous video did better than other videos I'd just like to say most people come here for your builds, I'm interested in the build process etc but not on reviewing mass manufactured speakers like the sonos etc..... Built not bought is best in my opinion, so from me to you keep up the great work, keep building great stuff and possibly think of having another channel for reviews etc as I thought you were heading in a different direction with the channel so I turned notifications off as it wasn't what I'd subscribed for. Thank you for your time and keep up the great work 😉

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Thanks for your input! Yeah, reviews didn’t quite hit like I’d like. Thought with my experience I might have a different perspective, but I agree with you. How about diy audio component reviews like divers and measuring equipment? Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@staffy2142]

@@KirbyMeetsAudio I think maybe review the drivers and metering equipment a week after using them for a build, see if you get the same amount of views or around the same ball park, if not then it's purely builds that people want to see, but you could always do a mini review within the build video, hope that makes sense, I find your build videos very therapeutic and like to sit down after a day of work and enjoy your creativity and others of course. Thank you for reading and replying & I hope you're builds continue to inspire..... Can't wait to see the monitors built as I might have a go at some time.

[@guyroseen7025]

YES! This video has given me so much more understanding. Thanks b!

[@Clobercow1]

Talk about overheating resistors. Resistor on the woofer circuit is, maybe, 20w, and if you want to drive that woofer at higher levels, that resistor is going to melt. RMS power of the speaker may be 20w..

[@nicholaslepp1502]

Okay, so i have pretty nice 5-inch KRKs, how can i put them on the same signal as a pair of big hifi speakers as the low end only like 50hz down maybe. . ? Rackmount crossover comes to mind but are there home theater ones or car audio ones or passive ones? PLEASE help me out here...

[@Aswaguespack]

The use of resistors for woofer and tweeter to achieve a balance with a less sensitive midrange causes me to pause and wonder if maybe a better midrange choice of a higher sensitivity would be indicated eliminating the need for added resistance in the crossover. Simpler usually is better (not always) and reducing the need for “extra” components COULD be a better means of accomplishing design parameters with a slightly higher efficiency. Or, am I way “off” in this design logic?

[@Turnerkallen1]

Thanks for helping me learn! 🔊

[@BinManSays87]

Nice to see you back dude.....love your channel peace ✌🏻

[@the_nondrive_side]

Mid Field or mastering monitors would be my name for the bigger set. It feels like your dumbing it down too much. Maybe that's appropriate but Idk. Daytons are good. A 4th order for the tweeter would have been a better choice IMHO. 12db sloped isn't steep enough. But the rest would be fine wherever. Looks like the mid could have gotten the same hi pass as the tweeter but 6db just to flatten then another as a cutoff. Not sure what would get that done. Looks like a fun program. By the end of the video I see most of the comments I left I want to edit but it shows my thought process. Nice results so far.

[@thomashanson7600]

In Vid 1 you mentioned a component as being 4 Ohm but didn''t mention the other two. Do they all require the same Ohm value? If not, what is the reason or concept behind using varied Ohm ratings.'' Thanks' TDH PS..Your delivery of the needed info is very good and content is clear to my newby ear. Again Thanxs T

[@benreavesmusic]

A lot of the new editing feels like my friend Andy Othling's work. Can confirm I love to see it.

[@drummerjonte]

Blue is objectively the best color!

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

So many blue votes! 🙌

[@deserteddrake]

Resistor at the woofer? you must be really a pro!

[@felipevale7993]

amazing video. i learned so much with it.