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

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

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How to design a crossover for your DIY speaker project. This is part 1, and intro to crossover design.
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@SuperSpeedy101 6 жыл бұрын

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

@jamie3d1977 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@sprobertson 6 жыл бұрын

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

@KirbyMeetsAudio 6 жыл бұрын

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

6 жыл бұрын

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

@Justwantahover 5 жыл бұрын

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

@mrGoesto11 5 жыл бұрын

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

@scottaberdonian7374 4 жыл бұрын

nope :)

@natemorales5731 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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

@davekimball3610 6 жыл бұрын

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

@KirbyMeetsAudio 6 жыл бұрын

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

@OrenArieli 3 жыл бұрын

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

@bujoun76 6 жыл бұрын

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

@AI3-4 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Deepsouth34 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@rahulathsr 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Kirby, I've been watching your videos lately and i find it super interesting and i actually decided to build a portable sound box myself. :D So I decided to use a stereo 20watt portable amplifier using adafruit max9744 based amplifier which uses filter-less spread sprectrum for the output section(no inductor/capacitor on the output side). I plan to use crossovers for my build and i'm not really sure if i can use the regular crossover components for these. What components would i need for a amplifier like this one? TIA

@nicolaswirtz6952 4 жыл бұрын

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

@ytwhite5930 4 жыл бұрын

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

@wicked650s 6 жыл бұрын

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

@KirbyMeetsAudio 6 жыл бұрын

Haha awesome! More to come. Thanks for watching!

@WeBuild4Life 6 жыл бұрын

oooooo yes, can't wait to watch

@KirbyMeetsAudio 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@hi-fidude6670 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@sarahbehringer3947 Жыл бұрын

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.

@manuelmeyer5879 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the compact infos. Keep doin'

@peterwood2633 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing never understood crossovers before! Thanks

@dushyantchaudharymathura 3 жыл бұрын

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

@rhian2033 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome keep em coming brother!!!

@cameronkrause4712 4 жыл бұрын

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

@shawnkarvonen 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man Looking forward to the next one

@KirbyMeetsAudio 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@HavanaWoody 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy tuning in by ear and whatever I have in the drawer.

@proteus1 5 жыл бұрын

How do find out what power the speaker can take after implementation of the xover. Also speaker box volumes for woofers.

@stephenyoud6125 2 жыл бұрын

Great summary and intro - just what i was looking for

@c7dermatome Жыл бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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?

@shivanshpuri3065 6 жыл бұрын

a much awaited video keep the good work brother

@KirbyMeetsAudio 6 жыл бұрын

Will do! Thanks for watching!

@shivanshpuri3065 6 жыл бұрын

Kirby Meets Audio appreciate your personal touch to your audience

@kordta 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@f4phantomf4 6 жыл бұрын

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!@

@Rob5ft19in 6 жыл бұрын

Much awaited and as usual, a great start to my learning courtesy of Kirby! Hope the busted finger is on the mend soon!! Best wishes from across the pond!!!

@KirbyMeetsAudio 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I hope so too! haha

@Iconroller 5 жыл бұрын

Such a helpful video. Thanks!

@PackardDog 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! Thanks man!

@MC-ph7gr 4 жыл бұрын

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 ?

@Ramingo1983 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Thanks

@hoppefan 6 жыл бұрын

so how do i know wich inductor value i need to drop off at a certain hz value?

@brenden5342 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome delivery of info!

@ryanhill7318 2 жыл бұрын

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

@obigroombarke6977 4 жыл бұрын

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

@67Bigsby 6 жыл бұрын

Great work!!

@Justwantahover 5 жыл бұрын

5:05 A couple of queries! Are resistors really, really flat, like WAY flat? Would an audiophile speaker maker who deals with way expensive cables etc., resist a tweeter?

@criven3128 4 жыл бұрын

Resistors are quite flat! Not perfectly, usually. But as near as possible. And putting a resistor in line with the tweeter will attenuate the volume down to help keep your high end tamed and matched with your midwoofer

@VISHALBILARIYE 5 жыл бұрын

Dear how to select capacitors and inductor value for different speaker wattage?

@andrefourie6304 6 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, thanks mate

@o0o-jd-o0o95 5 жыл бұрын

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

@thepetesfishingnz232 Жыл бұрын

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....

@PanixDUB 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@RyderRipps 5 жыл бұрын

You’re a great teacher, thnx

@Tylerharrell64 6 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Ll7oouou lol

@pavlobilous4030 2 жыл бұрын

This is good stuff!

@shaunsanders9673 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent info - thank you!

@FyyMyy 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice video. Love it!

@thecatat7 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid - thanks!

@MrPerfusionist 4 жыл бұрын

you are great at explaining!

@MrJakigabi 4 жыл бұрын

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

@libaant.10m91 Жыл бұрын

Excellent teach.thank you

@microreniassance2929 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@hohoJill 4 жыл бұрын

很喜歡您的解說，謝謝~

@OU8Aspark 2 жыл бұрын

It's magic!

@Toki1908 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this!

@stevescott200 2 жыл бұрын

excellent video thanks

@leonardmboloma5281 4 жыл бұрын

Great information

@eddy.maldonado.r 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

his part 2 video goes over this

@mdmahmudulhasanmiddya9632 3 жыл бұрын

Great job sir

@odincoulombe706 5 жыл бұрын

Wont a lager speaker with ability to go from 40 hz to 1200hz sound lower to the ear than a smaller woofer with the same value?

@Justwantahover 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@D.Feenstra 6 жыл бұрын

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

@martinromero5515 5 жыл бұрын

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

@aussie_philosopher8079 9 ай бұрын

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

@BigBoy74X 7 ай бұрын

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?

@uzernaim1648 6 жыл бұрын

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

@KirbyMeetsAudio 6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helps! Thanks for watching!

@patk2998 6 жыл бұрын

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

@manylch7964 4 ай бұрын

Great explanation . Thanks

@bujoun76 6 жыл бұрын

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?

@clintonraubenheimer5879 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@secbite4 Жыл бұрын

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?

@dednside5229 4 жыл бұрын

It makes of sense to go active with a mini dsp At least initially to dial everything In

@alciriello7380 23 күн бұрын

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

@mrGoesto11 5 жыл бұрын

Would a 4th (5th, 6th, etc.) order have repeated the pattern you established, ie, L..C..L..?

@audiomor 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much from Brazil

@Drunken_Hamster 2 жыл бұрын

I've read that ideally you want to use nothing BUT 4th order crossovers in order to prevent phase issues and haveing frequency level bumps at the crossover point because of excess blending or something like that. I also heard 1st order crossovers were the worst at this, and the most likely to damage speakers when it came to cutting out low frequencies because they didn't cut them strongly enough. And that they were also the worst for subwoofers because your subs would start playing the hum of male vocals if you had the crossover point anywhere reasonable like 60-100hz. Care to elaborate or give your thoughts on that?

@JuanGarcia213 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH.

@tomd5678 3 жыл бұрын

Nice and clear explanation

@Sheppards1984 4 жыл бұрын

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

@craigwheaton2506 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@Hrostbjergsorensen 6 жыл бұрын

That is really a simplification of capacitor and coils in relation to frequency..

@Karmah04 4 жыл бұрын

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

@aquinmanners937 3 жыл бұрын

This video is great

@IceJackal1984 4 жыл бұрын

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

@espjason 6 жыл бұрын

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

@TheMultifun 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@kenbharata 3 жыл бұрын

thanks bro.. appreciate it

@elonchan4883 6 жыл бұрын

Kirby, PLEASE SEE THIS. How do you feel about DIYperk’s avoidance of this step? And by using a crossover setup instead of DIYperk’s method, can you change the number of drivers you can use?

@user473 6 жыл бұрын

What project are you talking about?

@KirbyMeetsAudio 6 жыл бұрын

I don't know what you're talking about. Will you post a link?

@mndlessdrwer 6 жыл бұрын

DIY perks usually uses small full-range speakers, so they don't strictly need to have crossovers in place, however, they also have substantial limitations in reproduction due to their size, excursion, and mechanical and electrical spring force. You can also just buy preassembled filters or crossovers if you're feeling less motivated to figure it all out yourself. Nothing wrong with that, just need to match them properly and make sure they're for the appropriate impedance for your speakers, etc.

@Justwantahover 5 жыл бұрын

You had two inductors, and with a 1st order, you could use a single inductor @ the value of the sum of both your inductors. But there is a purpose for that. I was puzzled how I could place a cap from + to - without having to resist it (otherwise it would short circuit the treble) and (even with resisting it) I would still lose some treble (robbed from the tweeter). So I put a small inductor in series with the across cap and the added resistor. It worked (I suppose) but your double inductor idea is better (I reckon). Now I know. You used two inductors that are half the value (one on each side of the cap connection) so it blocks the treble that would otherwise be short circuited. Well done. Make some more crossover stuff.