Understanding Speaker Crossover (In Depth)!

[@clintstevens8760]

Hilarious opening, had me cracking up. Do your thing

[@Kpaceguy]

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[@stevenhodge2085]

Great explanation. I had already pieced this info together myself but had I found this video ages ago it could have saved me a lot of reading. Lol. Clear concise, to the point and correct information. Well done.

[@angelosegall5938]

Great video! Excellent and clear explanation and illustration of the crossover process. In many cases the AVR manuals are very confusing in explaining the configuration to the "small or large" of the speakers vs the Subwoofer!

[@Kpaceguy]

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[@tomdempsey4394]

This is the best open to a video I have ever seen. And such a great point. I feel so sad for him.

[@Kpaceguy]

Haha thank you!

[@EtonieE25]

@@KpaceguyI was 😢 when you said you can save a KZbinr 🤣 Great opener tho 👍

[@al_senn]

So I’ve watched quite a few videos now about speakers and setting crossovers. Yours made the most sense of them all. Thanks for helping me understand this topic much better. 👍

[@Kpaceguy]

Glad I could help thank you for watching!

[@alexkrause5550]

That intro Though! 😆

[@BobFrostV]

Was a good laugh, save a youtuber

[@DesireU]

Thank you so much! Very understandable post. I had an old Bose system that died on me after 20 years. I wanted a new Bose system, but I had a Rotel RAP2580mkii with a Rotel external AMP that powers a pair of Bowrers and Wilkins 802 D3s. I was using it to play music only. After my Bose died, instead of purchasing another Bose, I decided to add more speakers to the Rotel surround processor. I now have a B&W db4s subwoofer, b&w HTM71 700 series center channel, and 8 b&w M-1 surround speakers. I know it’s not conventional, but it was most economical for me at the time. My speakers are all set to small except the 802d3s. They’re set to large. My crossovers are as follows: 40Hz for the fronts, 60Hz for the center, 70 or 80Hz for the M-1s, and 120Hz for the sub. Still learning, but it sounds great. Next year I plan to get another DB4S Subwoofer. It’s just not in the budget for this year.

[@GlennEdell]

I miss my home cinema. I sold everything when we moved from a house to an appartment. Tweaking every little detail to make it sound perfect was so much fun. Now days I’m tweaking my 2 channel hi-fi system. That’s fun to. I have the crossover set pretty high at 120 hz. Something just makes the sound fly at that level in that room. Theoreticly it should be set lower but who cares. If it sounds good, go with it. For home cinema I have the Sony HT-A9 system and I must say it’s pretty amazing. Four speakers and a sub that sounds like 12 speakers. Fantastic system. No tweaks needed though. Everything is handled automaticly.

[@Antibackgroundnoise]

That intro confirms my suspicions, you really are a wonderful person!

[@Kpaceguy]

Aww thank you!

[@bigguy1403]

You always make so much sence. Love how you explain stuff...great video

[@Kpaceguy]

I appreciate it my friend

[@jamesfrazier3293]

1st Super Thanks I've ever given kudos on the originally of asking for likes and subs. Good job!!

[@Kpaceguy]

I appreciate it!

[@Rajlakshmank]

Best crossover frequency explanation I have seen so far.

[@Kpaceguy]

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[@reecemcewen7951]

Thanks for giving me some great ideas. I just inherit a 1979 DJ home equipment two phase linear amps one crown amp, crossovers compressors and a large subwoofer, Bose Stand speakers Bose I’m trying to get the sound correct it has a Gemini mixer with eq and an Alexis equalizer two turntables really nice set up so I’ll be watching your KZbin videos a lot to get your expertise on how to get the correct sound. I’m a senior so it’s gonna take me sometime. Appreciate your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@Kpaceguy]

@reecemcewen7951 thanks for watching

[@rashad5286]

Awesome video man! Always good to see another homie into audio.

[@Kpaceguy]

Thank you, sir!

[@GeneA.69]

Best explanation yet! I was looking for a detailed explanation and you delivered, thank you

[@Kpaceguy]

Thanks for watching

[@sergelanglois753]

Yesssssss ...... 👉🏼🙏🏼👈🏽... KPACEGUY .. It s about time someone talk s clearly about the speaker crossover. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽. It s time for me to reajust all my speakers crossover. Love ur channel. From a Quebec/Canadian guy 👍🏽👊🏽👍🏽

[@Kpaceguy]

Thank you !!

[@muaythaimanny]

I’m an FNG when it comes to this audio stuff. Thanks for making easy to understand.

[@TylerStout]

I just got a calibrated microphone last week so I've been tweaking everything recently but in order to get the flattest frequency response with how I had everything set up before required raising my crossover to 120hz and adjusting the distance a couple feet higher for the subs. I have dual HSU VTF2-MK5s and Jamo S803 front ported bookshelf speakers that have a 57hz-26khz +/- 3db. Have yet to dial in the distance setting or crossover yet but I'm getting very even output from the subwoofers now that I moved them to opposing corners. Biggest thing for me is that you can fix subwoofers interacting with room modes by moving them but you can't move your towers out of a null so if you have a null where you place your towers it determines where you can cross over. Hard to really know any of that without getting a mic tho unless you have super ears in the region in which our ears aren't sensitive haha.

[@richardburrus886]

Incredibly important information. Making the recommended adjustments changed my theater sound like magic!

[@ejbully]

Nicely explained. Duly appreciated. 2022 Svs SUB set@ 50 Fronts set @ 80 Backs set @ 70 Center @ 100 All others @ 120 MRX 1140

[@u208839]

Subbed 3 years later. That intro got me 😂

[@Kpaceguy]

Thank you buddy!

[@paulshirley]

It all makes sense now after watching your video.. Thank you so much for explaining this info so a child could understand.. That is a gift.. well done.. Off to retune my speaker crossovers :)

[@Kpaceguy]

I appreciate it

[@FlyFishingDoug]

Hi from Dallas TX. My mains are Definitive Technology BP-9040 powered towers (L/R), CS-9040 center channel, A900 height speakers, 2 SR-9040 surround speakers. I also have a Klipsch sub 12 subwoofer. The sub has two adjustment knobs;gain and Lowpass. My receiver is a Onkyo TX-RZ50. I have the towers set to full range. I have a large den with a cathedral ceiling.

[@FlyFishingDoug]

Onkyo doesn’t have settings for large and small speakers.

[@iSleepDoc]

The best video all over the net!!! Great explanation!! Thanks!!!

[@Kpaceguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@RajanKannan11]

Best explanation about crossovers. Thank you.

[@Kpaceguy]

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[@mikeowens3283]

Thank you for making audio crossover and db, so you can understand, it makes a big difference

[@Kpaceguy]

Thanks for watching

[@clizide24]

Excellent video! Thank you for explaining this subject so well!

[@Kpaceguy]

Thanks for watching

[@AalesundTrooper]

This video need to be bumped up👍👍 Maybe you have a video on it, if not: talk about volume:) When you have a good setting, you cant «hear» the subwoofer play. The sound is just there. Many, and also people who have been doing this for years, still have the subwoofer to loud. Good video.

[@danielmeans4415]

You are the best …Thank for explaining this so I can understand !

[@Kpaceguy]

Thanks for watching

[@howardhdavidson]

The best explanation of crossovers I’ve heard..

[@Kpaceguy]

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[@Ser-tz1bp]

Thanks for explaining this so clear. Great video. Keep up the good work!

[@Kpaceguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@D.TH.87]

This is my favourite vid so far. Thank you. 😊

[@Kpaceguy]

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[@artietheman3294]

Kpacey" you are awsome 🤗👍🎼🎵🎶🎺🎷finally i got my Onkyo 696 set up, 😁✌Your video is the Best ivêd seen " step by step" on a screen now thats is how it should be explain , everyone should set their hometheater to what they love and hear it.men it just feels so great you break it Down in every detail 🤗😁✌thankz again , lookforward more videos " Godbless🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@Kpaceguy]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@drewjeers815]

I recently got an Edifier D12 and added a Bestisan-SW65D. For an inexpensive system it's great and fills my home. The Edifier needs the sub badly tho. Subwoofer is rated at 40Hz-250z. After much OCD tweaking I finally just set the crossover at the midway notch and said screw it. I guess that would be a 145Hz setting? It's really hard to tell the difference in subtle tweaking it. I can only tell when dial is at opposite ends. With D12 really just good with mids I'd think it's good if the sub crossover isn't too low, like about clear down as some suggest to have it.

[@Kapisteo]

Your intro got me. You won a subscriber ! Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@Kpaceguy]

Thank you my friend! Welcome to the crew!

[@butterjones6654]

The Best explanation EVER 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@Kpaceguy]

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[@TurnStyle72]

Omg. Thank you so much for such a great explanation! I had to have my av unit reset and had it sounding awesome before, but I forgot the crossovers!

[@Kpaceguy]

No problem

[@Kokosnuss]

I finally get it thanks to your video. Thank you very much!

[@Kpaceguy]

Thanks for watching

[@kira5348]

Using marantz SR 6014. Setup 5.1. 4 SVS Scott recommended prime Tower X at 60hz, Prime Centre X at 80hz, Prime satellite X at 100Hz, eveloution speakers X at 80Hz.SB 2k X at 120Hz.

[@lesmatthews459]

Excellent video! Just when I think I have everything set up right - you teach me something new!!! Thanks big guy!!

[@michaelburton5198]

Yeah, Denon Gave Me a Great Deal on the Trade in By the way, UNREAL!!!

[@cjmac8233]

Nice clear and concise video

[@melraine919]

Well done well presented, Good demo and info thanks 😊 👍🏼👊🏼✊🏼. UK

[@Kpaceguy]

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[@melraine919]

You’re welcome Kpaceguy ✌🏼. UK

[@melraine919]

@@Kpaceguy You’re welcome Kpaceguy ✌🏼. UK

[@Bwvlog66]

This is perfect..thanks…now I understand the meaning crossover…

[@henryvaiotu230]

Thanks bro..im soon setting up my first home cinema and have no idea in frequency shifts or the crossover thing.....now i have some sort of idea on how to achieve this..

[@Kpaceguy]

Thanks for watching

[@melvincooper8926]

I don't even know what your channel is all about, but I am a fan. I've subscribed and liked lol Best opening EVER!!

[@Kpaceguy]

Haha I'll taken it! Welcome to the crew!

[@jonathanyoung7050]

Kpaceguy I have for front stage Paradigms. For mains is Monitor 9v6(51hz-21khz) Center CC290v5 (80hz-20k hz). For surround Paradigm Mini Monitor (57hz-20k hz). Have 2x Pb 2000 pros set at 120hz LFE. I have my Marantz SR6011 x-over mains at 80hz/center at 100hz & surround at 100hz. Awaiting for Prime Elevation to come.

[@EtonieE25]

Bro l have to say l just loved your no bs easy to understand with no heavy techie explanation of things! 🙂 Like you making your voice go lower in trying to explain things 🙂 It was even easy for an old technophobe noob like me to follow 🤣 Just a couple of questions please on your opinion with what frequency settings to use on my speaker set up…. Fronts, which I’ve had since you were born, are like massive bass heavy Cerwin Vega 1725’s, being over 52 inches high x 17 inches deep with each having a 15 inch and a 17 inch bass drivers, 2 mids and a tweeter, so what would u set the crossovers on those? I’ve looked for the instruction manuals and also on line but can find nothing to tell me their frequency response? The sub is a Yamaha soavo 900, frequency 18hz-160hz Rear sides 70mz-20mz Centre front 65mz-20mz Rear centre 80mz-20mz I’ve also subbed as well due to the opening scene of the video 🤣 AND thanks with any help u can give me with this 🙂🇬🇧

[@Kpaceguy]

Your receiver probably doesn't let you set your crossover lower than 40hz and the cerwins are probably rated for a little under that. I'd personally go 50hz or 60hz and let my subwoofer do its job.

[@EtonieE25]

@@Kpaceguy Thanks bro appreciate your reply and I’ll let u know the outcome 👍🇬🇧 So would u set the sub @ 120 mz. Centre @ 60 mz. Rear sides @ 60 mz. Rear centre @ 80 mz

[@andreemilsen369]

Reciever: Onkyo tx-nr3010 Amp front: NAD c372 Sub: B&W DB1 Fronts: Dynavoice Dynamite 12 Center: Dynavoice Dynamite C62 Front high: Dynavoice Dyna sat 61 Surrounds: Dynavoice Dynamite 10 I know this is not high end by any means, but it plays very well in my room an too my ears. Might have guesed that I like bass 🤪 I wonder though, where should i crossover for maximum PUNCH in the sound? The fronts are rated 32hz-32Khz, hight 48hz-32Khz, center 50hv-20Khz, surround 25hz-32Khz, sub 15hz-250hz. I find that the sound is best with fronts and surround in large, but everyone say it should be set to small. I have dual bass, sub and fronts on.

[@joegiaquinto8437]

Excellent video. Learned a lot from you. Keep up the good work!

[@Kpaceguy]

I appreciate it

[@zeus1637]

At last....a proper description of what cross over is. I have Monitor Audio silver series 300 mains with monitor audio c350 centre and

[@Lestart87]

In my 5.1.4 setup I have Dali Rubicon 6, Vokal and LCR. For atmos i use 4x Dali Fazon Mikro. Subwoofer is B&W DB4S and the receiver is Marantz SR8015. Front 60hz, Center 80hz (made good sense what you said regarding center to 60hz, i think i'm trying to change it to 60hz) Back 80hz and atmos 110hz

[@kennethcoulter791]

- Fronts: Focal Aria Evo X No. 3, floor standing, freq response, 39-30,000 Hz. Set at 60Hz in my Marantz processor - Surrounds and Surround back: Bowers & Wilkins in-wall with freq response, 45-35,000 Hz. Crossover set at 60 in my processor - Heights, top and middle in-ceiling: Focals with freq response, 65-28,000 Hz. Crossover set at 80 Hz - Rear Heights in-ceiling: Bowers & Wilkins with freq response, 45-35,000 Hz, crossover set at 60 Hz - Subwoofers 1 and 2 combined: Martin Logans, crossover set at 80 Hz Again, system is powered by a Marantz processor, AV8805A to include two Marantz Power amps connected via XLR for all 13 channels. Any suggestions are welcome and appreciated. Thanks, Your friendly subscriber, Ken Coulter, San Antonio, TX Ps: San Antonio, TX needs you man!!

[@Kpaceguy]

@kennethcoulter791 Honestly, your settings aren't too dissimilar to what I would have set.

[@ayush007d]

One of the best video.....cleared most of my doubts about crossovers.....I am using polk audio psw111 subwoofer connected to denon AVR via LFE ....when I am putting subwoofer back panel low pass filter knob to full.....woofer is not giving me gud quality base and when I set the knob to 100hz ....base is gud and clean. I guess avr should control subwoofer crossover ,instead of doing it from subwoofer physical knob. Any idea what i am doing wrong. Front ,center and surround crossoverd at 80hz All speakers set to small Lfe +main----120hz Speakers details- Front- polk audio t50 Center-polk audio C30 Surround -t15

[@Kpaceguy]

Thanks for the compliment. It doesn't sound like a crossover issue. It sounds like a subwoofer placement issue, phase issue or room acoustics issue. Maybe even all 3.

[@MrSanju123]

Thank you 🙏 your presentation is very Good & explained in very simple manner. Everyone can understand easily 👍

[@Kpaceguy]

Thanks for watching

[@jesusflores5377]

Casi m hace llorar el intro...😅👍

[@ag_a3346]

Superb video and very educational. Thank you for a great video as I now have a better undertanding of crossover!

[@Kpaceguy]

Thanks for watching

[@PedrokasPT]

Really good explanation ! Thank you !!! Greetings from Portugal

[@Kpaceguy]

Thanks for watching

[@johnadair6108]

very funny,,,good stuff!....Great explanation

[@leonardrajalingam5870]

Awesome video to learn for my Integra AVR setup of hz and db’s crossover... Thank you

[@Kpaceguy]

Thanks for watching

[@skilla69]

Audio Pro Drumfire - Crossover set on 2nd marker (no Hz markers on the dial, only 11 white lines) - documentation just says Frequency Crossover 2500 Hz, 50-120 Hz so without knowing much about audio gear its hard to know where is best. Sounds great though

[@Antono8319]

I wish I could edit my previous comment, it wasn't just the intro, this is the best more clear explanation about crossover speakers I've ever seen (and I've seen a lot!) thank you!

[@zxcvbnm8757]

Nice man! Can i adopt a youtuber as well?

[@Kpaceguy]

100% can

[@02DCorona]

Thanks bro very educational. I learned something new

[@RScottNH]

This is a fantastic explanation on crossover settings. I have the PB 3000. Your videos are so helpful. This is the best video I’ve seen on this subject. Thanks!

[@Kpaceguy]

I appreciate it!

[@deonclark9839]

Great job .!!! With this video I loved how you made something That May seem complicated . easier to understand .!! I have shared it with a few friends .!!

[@Kpaceguy]

I greatly appreciate it!

[@rodulfsolano9665]

I subscribed to your channel because you’ve awakened me!

[@Kpaceguy]

Lol welcome to the crew. Thanks for watching

[@jonrobinette4710]

This helped me alot! Thanks bro!

[@jeffvankuik9351]

Brilliant Video here , Thanks for posting. Liked & Subscribed. Cheers 🙏😀👍👍

[@Kpaceguy]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Ashok_Abdul_Almeida]

👍 you are 100 percent right 👍🙏

[@tundecrown6141]

Thank you for making this explanation.

[@Kpaceguy]

Thank you for watching

[@hamilton4282]

Yes, best explained thus far. Thank you for this! Liked and Subscribed 👍🏻

[@Kpaceguy]

Thank you. I appreciate it

[@sivanatarajan4874]

Thank you, it is great and useful information!!!

[@ozzieroxs333]

Excellent intro 🏴‍☠️

[@Kpaceguy]

Thank you!

[@brucedouglas7643]

Killer intro. LMAO! 🤣

[@Kpaceguy]

I appreciate it

[@Icelandlover]

Great job. Very useful information. Thanks!

[@ParalyzZed]

you explained and showed it so clear! i've searched many vids but its just mostly a 15 min nonsense video. subbed and liked!

[@Kpaceguy]

I appreciate it! Welcome to the crew

[@ssimmortals6243]

Thank u very much I got my answer finally I was very confused for so long Now I am clear

[@rico9391]

Class dismissed 👍

[@mikes3436]

Thanks for a great explanation! Keep up the good work

[@Kpaceguy]

I appreciate it

[@warren5839]

Best video on crossovers! For that just sub’d! 👌🏽

[@Kpaceguy]

Thank you! Welcome to the crew

[@Kingtroll38]

Great explanation

[@u2sumday1]

Great video kpaceguy. I took a lot from this video now my system sounds great 👍🏾

[@Kpaceguy]

Glad I could help

[@lollythe1st]

Thank you, struggling to get my crossover right at the moment and this video will be a great help.

[@Kpaceguy]

Thanks for watching

[@pablosarti1216]

Great video. I'm wondering, even if you set the crossover manually, do you have to set up the speakers to large or small? Thanks.

[@Kpaceguy]

You can only set manual crossover if the speakers are set to small

[@pablosarti1216]

I don't have that option in the menu. Thanks for answering.

[@Kpaceguy]

@pablosarti1216 If you can change the crossover then they're already set to small

[@pablosarti1216]

@@Kpaceguy ok, ok! I get it. You are right! I'm just not convinced with the results setting the speakers to small and crossover up to 80hz. But I see that many people recommend that, to set them to small. Even if they are large.

[@player--zero]

Very informative video. Learned a bunch from this good work👍

[@Kpaceguy]

Thanks for watching

[@tittleone]

Most people reicver only allow them to choose one setting like pioneer 531. So I set my speakers small and at 80hz

[@Kpaceguy]

I wouldn't say "most"

[@zpthree]

Definitely subscribed because of that intro! Great video too!

[@Kpaceguy]

I appreciate it man. Welcome to the crew

[@montes71able]

Really great 👍! Thanks alot.

[@Kpaceguy]

You are welcome!

[@BilalKhan-gy8ig]

That intro better have made everyone sub

[@SJMagic]

Hey buddy great video thank you. Really well explained. Qu question what are the panels you got behind your speakers? And how far forward do floor standing speakers need to be away from a wall

[@Kpaceguy]

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[@vernonnutter1957]

6 Rp 280F set at 60hz ,Rc64iii set at 60hz ,6 cdt-5800-c vii set at 60hz and 2 hsu uls 15 subs set at 80hz

[@frazern.79]

Q Acoustics 3010i L&R 64hz-30khz crossed 80Hz, QA 3090ci C 75Hz-30kHz crossed 90Hz, M&K MX-125 SUB 35Hz-200kHz Dirac Live sets Centre to 40Hz, should I keep this at 40 or set to 80 or 90Hz?

[@Kpaceguy]

80

[@renoxdxd]

What's that song at the beginning, during your great speech :)

[@Kpaceguy]

@@renoxdxd too long ago for me to remember

[@CDPMATH]

Thank you so much for the clear explanation. I’m looking over my speakers specs and reading their frequency response. Would you suggest to set the crossover 20 Hz to 30 hz higher than the lowest frequency? Thank you.

[@Kpaceguy]

Yes

[@gentlegto]

Excellent information.

[@Kpaceguy]

I appreciate it

[@Martin64uk]

Best video I've seen so far that explains this easily, and a great opening too. Keep up the good work!

[@Kpaceguy]

I appreciate it

[@daveyjones777]

Leaving a comment because opening was hilarious.

[@Kpaceguy]

@@daveyjones777 I appreciate it 🙏

[@cornbeanbuttersquashthe3rd416]

The PSA was worth a thumbs alone.

[@Kpaceguy]

I appreciate it

[@Bobklijn]

Unfortunately I do not yet own a subwoofer, so for the time being I accept missing anything below ca. 30 Hz. (That is the roll off of my large front speakers). So by default my fronts are set to large whereas auto calibration leaves my center channel at 40 Hz which is way too low anyway. Specs for my center channel read 72 Hz but no mentioning of dB. So I had to trust my ears to set my center channel correctly. I somehow noticed that for Blu Ray quality 80 Hz is fine, but for my TV settop box (which streams Dolby Digital) I mostly have to raise it to 90 Hz because of bad mixing which makes human voices mumble. But that's mostly because of bad mixing resulting center channel way too high in volume.