How To Design A Crossover For A DIY Speaker || Part 1 - Crossover Design Intro

How to design a crossover for your DIY speaker project. This is part 1, and intro to crossover design.
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[@Deepsouth34]

You sir, are a teacher first, audio guy second. Excellent video! I wish there was a “really like” button. For hobbyists, this was the perfect split between what crossovers do and then how they do it.

[@c7dermatome]

Best description ever, I never thought I could get my head around crossover electronicy stuff so easily (I'm not smart, this comment is intended to illustrate how good the explanation is in this vid) thanks

[@o0Donuts0o]

Ah dude. Don’t do yourself like that. Smart is just a measurement of excellence in a specific field. There are tons of smart people out there but can theoretical physicist build a brick wall that will stand up for decades?

[@TheMultifun]

I started a electrical engeneering bachelor last winter. Never thought that the things we learn apply so directly. It was a breeze for me. Can only recommend

[@attainableaudio7130]

Maybe you know this, but this is not a straight resistive system so in most cases the electrical order will not actually match the acoustical order your aiming for.

[@TheMultifun]

Attainable Audio yeah speakers are also inductive components, so there's that. So it it a lowpass filter in itself, if I understand it correctly. But the inductance is probably so low that the characteristic frequency is relatively high.

[@rsz90182]

Do you mean Electronic Engineer?

[@mrGoesto11]

Important info starts at 4:40....well done, you're teaching an important lesson well.

[@scottaberdonian7374]

nope :)

[@Zeioth]

It gets better. If you are installing new speakers into your car, usually the manufacturer is already equalizing the sound in so their cheap speakers introduce less distortion (at the expense of dynamic range). So it's a good idea to play with the equalizer after installing the new speaker + 2º order crossover and bring back that range you worked so hard to have!

[@SuperSpeedy101]

Oh my goodness, I was just hitting my head on a wall all night trying to figure out crossovers... You are a miracle maker!

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

I have a b&w 705 s2. The crossover has VERY SIMPLE but hi quality, thick gauge air core inductor and a mundorf silver gold oil cap. Is this simplicity good or bad? The whole speaker/cabinets is high quality, but seems it could benefit from small xover mods

[@nicolaswirtz6952]

Thank you for adding additional resources and describing what you are explaining before the you dive into the video!

[@Sheppards1984]

Finally a proper explanation... You saved a LOT of time. Too bad I already wasted hours looking at super scientific explanations

[@sarahbehringer3947]

Hey for those of us that are getting to this 4 years later... does anyone know how to get his worksheets? Loving these videos, so well-organized and easy to follow. Can't wait to get started.

[@InneedofGE]

Same

[@dushyantchaudharymathura]

I ve watched 100s of video for understanding crossover but this one I came through is best. Awesome❤️

[@kordta]

I like that robust workbench! Crossovers are as important as loudspeakers and often generic ones are not a perfect match for your needs! Welcome to rocket science!

[@thepetesfishingnz232]

Excellent. Helpful for this complete novice. Built my first wee speakers last year, full range 4 inch drivers. I actively avoided trying 2 way as was dodging the crossover "thing". After this video, may look at building a 2 way speaker....

[@MrTbudiwibowo]

Would like to ask, to create good bass sound is it come from box enclosure or xover? Which part of xover that should be modified?

[@hi-fidude6670]

There are some incredibly nice sounding full range drivers out there, I had a pair of vintage Coral Beta 8 35 watt version that outperformed everything I have now in sound quality. They sound out of this world, to this very day I have not heard better sound.

[@stephenyoud6125]

Great summary and intro - just what i was looking for

[@Joemama-km9np]

Damn, havent seen Kirby in a while-he went full hipster!

[@gabrielisaacx.ramirez9330]

THANK YOU YOU¨VE BEEN THE MOST FUN SO FAR THANKS AGAIN

[@microreniassance2929]

Great video set. I have a question. My speakers are late 70s Pioneer Stereo Hifi 4 speaker, speakers. There's the usual bass, midrange, and tweeter, then theirs another piezo electric speaker. Do I need a 4 way crossover or can I double up the tweeters on a 3 way (doesn't sound good to me). Do you have designs for such a 4-way crossover system?? Thanks for any help and you make really great and helpful videos.

[@MC-ph7gr]

Great video, thx a lot. I have 2 questions. I checked some speakers with just a capacitor as crossover for the tweeter and they all have different capacitor values between 1.5-4.7 µF. Is this because the manufacturer wants different sound or the tweeters are different or the amplifier is different ? How do I choose the right capacitor for a tweeter ?

[@secbite4]

Great video I would like to replicate the crossover circuit of a Ar3a vintage speakers with today components is that possible to do? Is there a blueprint for crossovers circuits?

[@alciriello7380]

Kirby: can I use (2) 8 ohm 12db low pass passive xovers in parallel to reach a 24db/octave slope? Have an extra xover here & I'm curious about this application. Thanks for your videos. Al

[@audiomor]

Thank you very much from Brazil

[@natemorales5731]

This whole series has been a great insight up to now on how to build a speaker. can't wait to complete the full series and obtain total knowledge....lol...keep it up. When this video series comes to an end I will show one of my own speakers.

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

I'm so glad its been helpful! Can't wait to see it!

[@tomd5678]

Nice and clear explanation

[@davekimball3610]

Been so waiting for this one. Hope your broken digit heals quickly!

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

I hope it helps! Part 2 is coming next week. Thanks! me too!

[@libaant.10m91]

Excellent teach.thank you

[@sprobertson]

Really excited about this series. Your build videos are inspiring but this is empowering.

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

That's awesome! I'm glad it helps. Thanks for watching!

Kirby Meets Audio it does much more than that! 👍👍👍

[@Justwantahover]

I'm stoked too cos I make my own speakers.

[@MrTbudiwibowo]

Can 1st order be used into every impedance of speaker?

[@ryanhill7318]

Very well done! I just learned a lot. thank you!

[@ejazmirza9108]

Nice inform some time its depad u wich freqance u need to listing but good ideya that u give thanks

[@shaunsanders9673]

Excellent info - thank you!

[@manylch7964]

Great explanation . Thanks

[@gabrielisaacx.ramirez9330]

YES THE VALUES FOR THE PARTS

[@brenden5342]

Awesome delivery of info!

[@BigBoy74X]

Hey Kirby one quick question. I got 2 jbl prx 525 loud speakers that are self powered rated at 1300 watts peak. Long story short on both PAs both amps are gone. I wanted to know if i do an amp delete and run a high quality audio crossover for the Loudspeakers can i get away with that?

[@wicked650s]

MORE!! MORE!! MORE!! MORE!! Fully addicted to this series!!

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Haha awesome! More to come. Thanks for watching!

[@hugodiaz163]

How can I bring down the mid sound of a 100watt 10 inch woofer? I have a dayton audio model ds270-8 by the way, from my favorite shop, parts express. Thanks

[@papasiukas7419]

Hey i am building a similar speaker and i wondered if i need an amp, im using the same drievrs but im so conufsed

[@mdmahmudulhasanmiddya9632]

Great job sir

[@aquinmanners937]

This video is great

[@nebuladus7850]

Thxsomuch👍👍

[@leonardmboloma5281]

Great information

[@clintonraubenheimer5879]

I have been mucking about with various crossover specs, both active and passive. My conclusion at the end of it is to go with active right from the get go. Since you can fine tune to any driver and any system. This way if you make changes later on you dont have to go through the whole drama of tweaking and re-tweaking.

[@pavlobilous4030]

This is good stuff!

[@zorhis1996]

does crossovers change the ohm load ?

[@uzernaim1648]

im so happy that you made this video because i never seem to find a suitable crossover for my plans

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

I'm glad it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@patk2998]

there is a software crossovers so there is no need to use a hardware crossover also the hardware crossover has a slow decrees but with the software crossover the sound will stop instantly at the crossover point this means the software crossover works a lot better then the hardware crossover

[@bvrunowerneck1234]

You re the best

[@MrTbudiwibowo]

Or what xover order is better?

[@Toki1908]

Thank you so much for this!

[@konglyyi2681]

your video is so good

[@stevescott200]

excellent video thanks

[@jamie3d1977]

Great video dude! I like how you explain things, nice and casually. I have two Sonic PA cabinets that I would like to build matching crossovers for. The only intimidating part is the fact I would need both low and high pass filters. You have inspired me to really think about taking it on and I’m gonna keep following this series. Thanks for your work!

[@craigwheaton2506]

Awesome

[@Karmah04]

Does this help with distortion with both the woofer and the tweeter?

[@FyyMyy]

Very nice video. Love it!

[@OrenArieli]

Just the info I was looking for, explained cleanly and clearly. Thanks, Kirby!

[@eddy.maldonado.r]

Hey! I have a tech question related to this video, can I use a resistor to lower the volume of a tweeter? if so, can you please explain how it's done? thank you very much for your awesome videos!

[@tucker.productions]

his part 2 video goes over this

[@yogeshkanwadia1176]

Hi Kirby can you make 5.1 channel speakers sets 4or 6 oms

[@jeromeb2532]

Good teaching

[@eugenecountryman8169]

What microphone do you use for your videos?

[@OU8Aspark]

It's magic!

[@kenbharata]

thanks bro.. appreciate it

[@ismailsonjosemartinscosta539]

Salam paz.thanks

[@MrPerfusionist]

you are great at explaining!

[@lacomadrejaz06]

Very nice

[@coolt8090]

kirby or whoever can explain to me in your last video on using the winlsd software, i'm building a set of bookshelf speakers and no matter what vent setting i put in its impossible to get it right, either to long for the box or i will get chuffing if i make the port small, this build is for the TCP115 speakers also tried slot port measurements but no different than the round port, and in your video we never got a final understanding on how to build a port to match the box and sound decent without chuffing. thanks for your input

[@user473]

Build the speaker and see if chuffing is really a problem. If it is, you can fold the port inside the cabinet like in iLoud Micro Monitor, or place it at the bottom like in ELAC AIR-X speakers.

[@attainableaudio7130]

Have you tried 2 ports

[@MrCoolcoolkid]

Attainable Audio if I choose 2 the ports have to be longer and won't fit the box specs

[@MrCoolcoolkid]

grerostov ill have to review on those types to get a understanding

[@attainableaudio7130]

Ronnie Turpin's vlogs What are you tuning to... What size box

[@ytwhite5930]

Kirby, Very informative video!Crossovers have always been a mystery to me...UNTIL NOW!!! Your explanation was easy to understand. Hopefully,I'm armed with what I need for a project that's waited long enough... Thanks so much,Y-T

[@manuelmeyer5879]

Thanks for all the compact infos. Keep doin'

[@robertrobert2981]

Thank you

[@danml550]

I want to learn how to build crossovers but, I need that hat even more.

[@tomfoolery2082]

How do u learn this stuff ? Theres a lot to it no doubt .

[@markoduvall]

All the big words and "maths"...hilarious. Crossover design has always been confusing to me. This was a great 50k foot view of how they work. A driver always has it's own inherent impedance. Will a crossover alter the amps perceived load of a driver, where you have to run things in series or parallel? Thanks Kirby!!

[@bujoun76]

The video(s) I have desperately been waiting for! Thank you...

[@mattgrimaldi13]

you could put some speakers in your ear things! :)

[@f4phantomf4]

Hi Kirby!! I love your channel...you've inspired me to build some speakers...I have a question I hope you or a viewer can answer. When hooking up my system, the speakers just move in and out with a loud popping noise...any help is appreciated!@

[@mwizachavura8399]

I have a yamaha speaker I really love and only crossover it has are 1 cap to the mid range and 1 cap to the twitter... The woofer is fed full range, then I have a speaker wit a complex crossover that sounds very average, nothing stands out

[@IceJackal1984]

Thanks!! nice informative video!! I had that Aha!! moment :)

[@shivanshpuri3065]

a much awaited video keep the good work brother

[@KirbyMeetsAudio]

Will do! Thanks for watching!

[@shivanshpuri3065]

Kirby Meets Audio appreciate your personal touch to your audience

[@peterwood2633]

Amazing never understood crossovers before! Thanks

[@dlfrestoration]

Why did you stop making videos

[@67Bigsby]

Great work!!

[@martinromero5515]

Thanks for you informed it's very nice to know that 👍👍👍☺

[@White_SharkRJ]

hello,how to connect 3 speakers in Crossover IN out T and W ,my car have Under seat Sub BMW f30 and doors speakers with Tweet ,my amp out 4 ohm ,sub under seat 4ohm and doors 4ohm speakers build in Tweet , jumper wire around the capacitor to bypass it, serial or parallel connect and this Crossover filter 4 ohm??Thank u

[@o0o-jd-o0o95]

Thank you for the Video It was easy to understand Easy to learn ... thanks kirby

[@MrJakigabi]

That was cool dude :) thx! very useful and clear

[@thecatat7]

Awesome vid - thanks!

[@Justwantahover]

0:53 What if you bought really good speakers and used them as reference speakers? Copy the speaker's sound with the crossover and then tweak that just a little bit and make them maybe sound a bit different (to your taste) but not too much different. The only trouble is that I don't have 3 grand for really good reference speakers. Would that be better than just guessing?

[@Tylerharrell64]

Kirby, have you ever used passive radiators? I’ve been following your build guide videos, and I wanted to try going for the passive radiator over a port. I’d like to see a build from you with some passive radiator.

[@p-townflipperbunajon2873]

Ll7oouou lol

[@bujoun76]

I can never find an exact match, on Parts Express, when I search for specific inductors and capacitors. Besides not understanding what types work best for my needs, my question is can I use something close? Instead of 6.6uf is it ok to go with 6.8uf?

[@D.Feenstra]

Finally some well documented video's in speaker building, ive been building several existing designs and want to build my own 2 way now. This helps a lot! thx

[@Iconroller]

Such a helpful video. Thanks!

[@sajanmistry8800]

We spent a lot of time in my electrical theory class learning about filters. If theyd just told me it was related to speakers, I might've understood it way faster!

[@rajucherian]

This is the problem in India, bloody teachers teach every theory but no practical knowledge or don't know where it is used.

[@sajanmistry8800]

@@rajucherian I'm not from India

[@lalremruata_chongmang]

@@rajucherian i know right! they tell me "as long as youre in india, its your marks that count". really gets you down sometimes

[@Ramingo1983]

Nice video! Thanks

[@PanixDUB]

If I was to buy a pre built crossover. Do they have a limit and specs on how much power they can take from the amp?

[@cameronkrause4712]

this is a great explanation. a very clear, well done video.

[@espjason]

Any place to get part in the uk or Europe please for a guy starting out

[@AI3-4]

thank you , glad i found you Kirby, amazing resource!

[@artomaniaccreation2492]

Hi buddy, next time please make a video about how to make a inductor coil for crossover

[@obigroombarke6977]

got some questions on vituix cad in relation to a driver with no frd files. was wondering if you could answer them!