IMPROVE Sound PROTECT Speakers - How to set Crossovers

IMPROVE Sound PROTECT Speakers - How to set Crossovers - CarAudioFabrication

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8 жыл бұрын

Crossovers are on nearly every car audio amplifier in existence along with a setting in head units and Digital Signal Processors. Component Speakers include them. But what is a crossover? What does high pass and low pass mean? Or what about band pass? What is butterworth and what is Linkwitz Riley? What is an active crossover and what is passive? In this video we learn all about crossovers and some tips for how to set them!
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@sdrtech Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@CarAudioFabrication Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the Super Thanks! I've had this on for months and you are the first person to send one. I appreciate it as it really helps with the making of videos.

@sdrtech Жыл бұрын

@@CarAudioFabrication your welcome buddy maybe soon you could talk about the added mass method for vas... Is there a rule of thumb starting point? Should you keep added mass below the mms? I see a lot of comments on this topic.. Thanks for what you do.

@CarAudioFabrication Жыл бұрын

@@sdrtech Great idea for a video, thank you!

@BishjeBhai 7 жыл бұрын

My head Hertz ..

@Neoberidin 6 жыл бұрын

bawhahaha!!! literally made me lol! and now my dog thinks i'm crazy...

@MrHandsomeferny 4 жыл бұрын

CaptainPooPyPantz lol, I see what you did there ☺️

@lehlohonolonoge1793 4 жыл бұрын

lol

@Djmambo77 4 жыл бұрын

lol

@marioheredia6683 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@LasseHuhtala 7 жыл бұрын

As a self proclaimed sound engineer of 20 years, I present to you my smashed up like-button.

@smoothshavenballs6751 6 жыл бұрын

Car audio installers are pissed at me when i go in with this knowledge and check their work and professionalism. It's ridiculous that there are so many guys out here that are installers at these places and don't know shit. But they wanna charge the public as if they are grade A.💯 I appreciate the LEVEL OF EXPERTISE, KNOWLEDGE, CREATIVITY AND PROFESSIONALISM you show in your work.

@geneh5151 6 жыл бұрын

I accidentally killed my sisters cats

@maybaches 6 жыл бұрын

Mr Mack Tone my thoughts exactly

@Biggz831 5 жыл бұрын

@@geneh5151 we know it wasn't accidental but it's ok

@denshi-oji494 5 жыл бұрын

Smooth Shaven Balls It is not just car audio. Sadly almost all places that have salesmen have the same issue, many, if not most or all, the salesmen are either clueless, or completely wrong if they answer any technical answers. How can you expect a good installation if they do not even understand what they are selling?

@LividLeon 4 жыл бұрын

I tend to retune my deck and use the spl graph to equaliser music. So I don't have to use no loudness settings.

@jus1taj 3 жыл бұрын

I had to pay a sound engineering school to get some of this knowledge. Y’all better listen. This is the goods right here.

@beauplace8847 2 жыл бұрын

And who exactly the f*** are you car audio f****** Jesus or what

@ronaldomaynard4816 4 жыл бұрын

I have seen the errors of my ways. And can't wait for morning to fix them

@K4g4m1 2 жыл бұрын

The knowledge of using two 24db slope crossovers to get a flat response made a huge improvement in my car stereo. I had it professionally installed but they did not set it up well at all. I thought the new speakers were at fault. Thanks so much for helping me salvage it.

@stansuarez 10 ай бұрын

I'm actuaky going to try this out first thing tomorrow morning.

@Hexa8 4 ай бұрын

@@stansuarez any improvement you noticed and step by step guide will help me as well ...

@diegod6441 5 жыл бұрын

i feel like i learn way more from you then i ever learned in high school. thank you.

@sunnykapoor0000 4 жыл бұрын

absolutely right..!!!!!

@gwsmith76 3 жыл бұрын

It's easy to learn when the information is applied to a subject you are interested in, impossible to learn when the subject is boring as f*ck.

@cameronallen3550 3 жыл бұрын

🤝agreed

@AKEYFACTOR 3 жыл бұрын

@@gwsmith76 this is the truth!!!

@atorrasYT 3 жыл бұрын

why would they teach you about car audio in high school

@El_TerribleVP 7 жыл бұрын

I believe you, Mark (CAF), are the MOST PROFESSIONAL and INSTRUCTIVE tutorial video music maker on youtube!! You're teaching people how to build and, people like me, help me understand better, a true professional car music system. In 4 words: YOU're the BEST!

@elirick09 4 жыл бұрын

After ten years of no system in my car, I decided to dive head first into it. Used to be my hobby, but never got technical, just blew a lot of equipment until I got lucky. After spending way too much on equipment, thinking I knew what I was doing, I felt completely ignorant and overwhelmed. That’s when I found car audio fabrication, literally followed every video up until now for every aspect of the install. Now, today, I will be tuning and setting crossovers......not as nervous as I was before watching this video/the tuning video. Still kind of intimidated, but confident thanks to my guy at car audio fabrication! Thanks for making these extremely informative! Saved my install :)

@Latinsonido 8 жыл бұрын

this has to the best informative vid i´ve seen in years about crossovers!

@CarAudioFabrication 8 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@hobbitgottit 7 жыл бұрын

+CarAudioFabrication I was about to say the same thing. I can now show this to people instead of having to explain all this every time. Thank you so much for your videos. I really enjoy all of your hard work.

@BobAwesomeschannel 7 жыл бұрын

And one of the easiest to understand. Great job!

@travisgulley2652 7 жыл бұрын

Noah Rieke some aftermarket car head units have a low pass filter that you can turn on in the audio settings of your aftermarket car head unit and never turn on the low pass filter for mids and highs because a low pass filter can damage your mids and highs low pass filter should only be used for subwoofers not mids and highs

@gverhoeff39 5 жыл бұрын

It's pretty simple , the problem is for a along time retail sales was only allowing sales of products if they installed it so not many individuals was exercising their knowledge and the saying is " use it or lose it " .

@shanesubashe787 5 жыл бұрын

You cover absolutely everything in the highest of detail. You're the best of the best.

@macdee1337 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! When I was consulting my local audio shop, I felt extremely dumb trying to figure out what they were trying to communicate to me :) They did draw all these "things" (as I thought at that moment), but I had no clear idea what exactly it was, except for it looked very cool and very smart 🤣 Well now after watching several of your videos, I can finally have some meaningful conversation with them and finalize my setup actually knowing (or so I'd like to think, anyway) what I'm doing. Thanks man!

@wakter96 5 жыл бұрын

I've watched your videos for over 2 years now and I finally pulled the trigger to build my system. You really got all your facts right and it has helped me loads in the last few weeks

@IranleiToscano 6 жыл бұрын

Man, you really know what you're talking about. Awsome video. Cheers from Brazil.

@38Ghost 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man I just wanted you to know that even 4 years later this video is helping me! I’ve been watching a lot of your videos lately and they have been very helpful!! Thank u a ton!

@thethoughtfield 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuf Mark, thanks I teach basic car audio to friends and clients sometimes and this video made my day, just what I needed, you have a talent for explaining, I think nobody could have explained it more clearly.

@ryhms8914 3 жыл бұрын

You are a master of your craft. I appreciate the expertise and commitment to excellence that you exhibit in every video and every project you undertake.

@maryjoanmontalvo9153 6 жыл бұрын

I have seen so many videos about "subsonic" and none of them made sense. Thanks for clearing it out Mark!

@ZZZ_ZZZ_ZZZ_ZZZ_ZZZ 5 жыл бұрын

I have loved my stereo since the early 80's. In all that time I didn't learn that much about how is all fits together. This video is a huge jump start. Thank you!

@writerconnect1596 4 жыл бұрын

This is by far the most detailed explanation I have heard

@acidium6 4 жыл бұрын

dude..THANK YOU! finally somebody explains this clearly and articulately in a way that doesnt leave out information under what i presume to be an assumption that anyone seeking this info is not capable of absorbing the information.. I must have read and wached 50 explanations that failed to provide the knowledge! Much appreciated and well taught and thorough..stoked i found you...i'll be back cuz this is the groove that undulates without wrecking my needle !!!

@hermankangoo4744 3 жыл бұрын

Word's cannot describe how good you are when it comes to your field, and the knowledge you have bro this is priceless info.

@envy425 6 жыл бұрын

Your info is so organized. It makes it a lot easier to have a better understanding on this stuff.

@gizmoochi 8 жыл бұрын

I've been learning from your videos for a while and I think this one was your best yet. Keep up the good work Mark.

@imer4915 4 жыл бұрын

i’m 16 and i installed subwoofers yesterday in my car. new to all this stuff, thank you for your knowledge.

@lolllllll 2 жыл бұрын

I respect the hell put of you Mark, you have a vast amount of knowledge concerning car audio. It feels great to see you with the same components I have in my vehicle!

@1Techoner1 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't have said it better than anyone. Mark is very, very informative and I can actually say thorough in the lessons. I've learned so much from him and wished there was a Mark close by that I can take my car to.

@godfreydaniel2392 6 жыл бұрын

Very educational! Thank you, so much for making this as plain as day. I now understand what I need to do to get the most out of my speakers, (which are still the stock speakers!) and keep them working great! Plus, when I do go for the upgrade, I will know how to tune them as well! Thanks again!

@gagekirchgessner3596 Жыл бұрын

How?

@remzsti 7 жыл бұрын

watched this three times now and still learning ever time.

@tmtseverewxchaser 7 жыл бұрын

You provide a great deal of information explained in a logical, easy to understand manner! Great stuff! You rock (as I'm certain your audio systems do too) Thanks for sharing!

@rumblef1sh Жыл бұрын

A VERY helpfuli video, thank you!! I'd long wondered why I couldn't/shouldn't set my sub and mid crossovers at the same point. You are the ONLY source I have found who not only suggests that it's entirely reasonable (according to system) but added the vital explanation about phase differences and roll off. Wow. So, I immediately went and set both to -24dB and voila! instant improvement, much cleaner eq settings as a result. Great stuff, keep up the excellent vids! :)

@stephenbartlett4833 5 жыл бұрын

The amount of audio info that is stuffed into that brain of yours is amazing. WOW.

@fullerman1982 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the wealth of knowledge you give the community. Keep it up. Great work!

@CarAudioFabrication 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my friend!

@randyrusk5843 7 жыл бұрын

BEST and most informative video you've ever made hands down!!!!! I'd love to dive deeper into this if you have something. Love seeing it in writing.

@travisboaz2637 4 жыл бұрын

Finally a clear detailed answer. Can't thank you enough brother

@andrewschmitt2631 Жыл бұрын

These videos are awesome dude, you've given me everything I need to feel like I can do anything in the car audio world. I feel like I want to explore this field and start doing projects for people. Using mine as my base and example of what I can do. Once it's finished I'll send you a video so you can give me your honest opinions on looks and functionality of my build! Keep up the great work buddy!!

@ryansizemore324 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I have a 3x crossover in my deck and I was totally lost until you explained it!

@aantonio06 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to see a more advance tutorial, how all this looks in real time, on an actual vehicle setup. Also how crossovers and slopes affect the sound through RTAs "I guess". And how this change in polarity looks and sounds like, cause that's the only part I'm still scratching my head about. Hope I'm not sounding like a kid on Christmas asking for all kinds of presents. But in all, you are the shisnet!

@PoppaTInstall 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation of crossovers! I like how you done the last hand off chart. Made a lot of sense done that way.

@jcnunny 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful... thank you for your tutorials and sharing your knowledge in a straightforward and practical manner.

@loganwalsh 7 жыл бұрын

Perfect video to help me get a good starting point for my next build. Thanks!

@alexkennedy5324 6 жыл бұрын

Very thorough explanation for a beginner like myself. Thanks so much CAF. So happy to be a subscriber.

@rrocky47 7 жыл бұрын

Well that man.....that is epic video with lots of details ! Would love to see you tuning some DSP's !

@6980869 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Chocked up w/a LOT of useful information! When u said “I hope there was something that u learned from this(or similar)”, i thot to myself “What was it that i already knew, or thought i knew but didnt?”, instead! Thank you so much for this video, it answered quite a slew of questions that i had just been sitting on, not learning about. You made it easy for me to get interested in learning more about these factors, & not feel overwhelmed before even starting, when i finally choose to overhaul my system, &/or buy more gear, at the least. Keep up the great work and keep these types of vids coming! Aloha...

@brianvaccarella 7 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial and exactly what I was looking for getting ready to tune the system I just installed, thanks for the info!

@georgesmith3721 Жыл бұрын

I really liked this video, ive watched so many that attempt to explain crossover values and they just confusedme more, but this one really helped. Thanks, and keep up the great videos!

@CBIRBIGS 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video, thanks for putting together all these videos...they area really outstanding to learn the basics and more advanced car audio information.

@DirectCurrent4u 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Information! This has been so helpful! I have been able to correct so many different Audio issues with this Video! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

@ThePalikka85 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for these videos, they really gonna help me to build my new sound system to my new car. its gonna be mutch better then my old one 👍👍

@jeramymincey3887 7 жыл бұрын

Wow this seriously just answered so many questions. Well done sir, please keep it coming.

@TheHitmanAgent 5 жыл бұрын

I like how you explain all of this, I've learned a lot. Keep it up!

@ShortyJenkans 8 жыл бұрын

Very helpful Mark!! Im always appreciative of the amount of effort you put in these informational videos!

@CarAudioFabrication 8 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, thanks for watching!

@giorgosgeorgiou359 5 жыл бұрын

I dont usually write comments on yt but Mark hats off man. You are the definition of professional. Too bad you dont live in my country. God bless!

@nj5374 4 жыл бұрын

This is actually so helpful, thank you!

@casanova0191 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing video about crossovers! Even shared it on my Facebook page for others to learn about. Exo had a video for this page and after the first video I'm hooked! Keep up the great work!

@strangerdanger1271 5 жыл бұрын

Best car audio channel hands down.

@razorworks9942 6 жыл бұрын

Wow....just having dropped a bundle on my new system, this information is definitely appreciated!!!

@anupamkakkar 6 жыл бұрын

After looking at your video I feel like a pro! Amazing video and very informative. Thanks!

@eckathewrecka 7 жыл бұрын

I've been involved with live music for years and also setting up PA's, so well done in explaining to others what Signal Processors do. I've also just recently purchased a 2017 Hyundai Highlander which has 12 Infinity speakers installed covering all aspects of sound, trouble is the sound is crap and I'm now looking to install a good processor to get it set up right, so I really enjoyed your video :)

@babyjesus2025 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is the man when it comes to car audio sound.🤘😎🤘... Thanks 420

@TheTherealdarkhorse 7 жыл бұрын

Great explanation. You are great at explaining in layman's terms.

@patrikhejnar9495 5 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say that this helped me to set my car audio to another level. I am very thankful for your knowledge and that you are sharing all this with us. Thanks :)

@chriswhite4596 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video & Description !!!!! So many ppl Do not realize how Critical Settings are

@SkarTisu 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’ve been wondering about this for years

@andreapastore4009 5 жыл бұрын

Following you from Italy, always a good job Mark!

@wipatriot510 5 жыл бұрын

Extremely technical, but easy to understand...thanks...

@drm9979 5 жыл бұрын

you definitely have the gift of teaching.

@NORVAheelhook 7 жыл бұрын

awesome information....love your videos...your are very detailed on your videos and do not make it boring either...thank you

@davidkerr4374 5 жыл бұрын

Cheers CarAudioFabrication. A very informative video. You make for a good teacher

@PANTYEATR1 7 жыл бұрын

I'm keeping this video in my watch list! I have a sony XEC-700 that I will need to tune on in the future and your video will be a great help. thanks Mark

@u9Nails 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic training and information. I learned something new and laughed at your jokes! I deeply appreciate the efforts that you put into this and it truly paid off in quality. You're an asset to anyone who has a remote interest in learning something new about audio. (I'm leaving that in general, not specifically car audio, because I can really carry these teachings to home or other aspects of audio.)

@maybaches 6 жыл бұрын

9Nails I couldn’t have said it better myself. I’ve learned more from these vids than I think I could have done three books. Such a massive help to me learning the craft.

@macarenacorral-quintero4153 5 жыл бұрын

Thick chicks

@jamesrutherford2338 3 ай бұрын

Excellent explanation 🎉 and thank you. Will definitely study this video.

@timmiller9280 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Mark...I finally get it!! Great explanations and instruction...thank you.

@berkyberry 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome teaching; was searching for a content like this for a long time..

@razhocarjr 4 жыл бұрын

I had to watch this video ark East 4 times to understand this. But it’s coming around. Thanks for the knowledge. I appreciate it.

@badbatch974 7 жыл бұрын

Very informative and precise for a quick how it works video. I think the only thing missing was how the settings on the other equipment should be set, like not using the crossover on the head unit, amp, and external EQ at the same time. And why that's important. Otherwise great video keep it up.

@theriver8524 2 жыл бұрын

Very well edited and informative video, thank you so much!

@DaveVoyles 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanation of the dip at 10:40, where two speakers have overlapping frequencies, and the benefit of using forth order crossovers (24 dB/octave) at this point.

@martinallott572 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this clear description of crossovers

@arunkumarprasad8047 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video tutorial. Thanks a ton, Mark.

@chadlavender5267 2 жыл бұрын

In depth. Thank You. I now understand about hp setting & what it allows to play & low pass setting and what it allows. I Neded to See & Hear this explained at the Same time. I have been unsure for years, getting mixed up all the time. I Saved this video so that I can watch until it's drilled into my thick skull, lol. Thanks

@jasonc6016 4 жыл бұрын

Really answered my questions. I just got a new subwoofer, and I didn't understand the crossover controls on the amp and what that setting meant on my head unit. Very technical and informative. Thanks, man.

@CarAudioFabrication 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, enjoy the new sub

@Slicknick24-7 Жыл бұрын

Very informative, and appreciated.

@MrMeetone 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark very informative as always. Will be helpful to tune my new bit one

@heavychevy383 4 жыл бұрын

u have an amazing talent & knowledge base... thanx for takin the time to share this knowledge... god bless ya bro

@kimcat5548 7 жыл бұрын

i tri amped my complicated car audio n tweaked around the switches thinking i kno sound, since i saw ur vid i realised i dunno jack..thanx blowing me away with all the info, will be keepin a track trying to learn some.

@tullgutten 7 жыл бұрын

Lovely video! I will Tune my audio system in my cars tomorrow :)

@user-ov7pk8zf3m 10 ай бұрын

Awesome 24db slope crossovers does fantastic job. I have invested a lot to upgrade my car audio, but doesn't get good sound quality. After watching this video and adjusted frequency settings and crossovers, now its working fine as I expected. Thanks a lot......!

@brandenrobles2053 6 жыл бұрын

This video was very helpful. Thanks for posting it.

@roocrew86 7 жыл бұрын

This is a really great video, well done!

@zavalajose333 7 жыл бұрын

dude your video its been watched in Honduras. really helpful. great video

@guiguigodro 7 жыл бұрын

Holy s*** I always wanted to learn these specific details and never could understand.... thank you so much

@willygikaru4492 4 жыл бұрын

Very well presented.Very educative,look foward to more productions

@michaelcraig9744 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This explained tons in an easy to understand way. If I can find an oscilloscope to set my gains, I'll be in business.

@ADR69 6 жыл бұрын

so much good info in this video

@RonaldRol 7 жыл бұрын

Great information! Nice video and good explanation! Keep up the good job!

@julianfrancis8462 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid. Informative and easy to understand

@ap6462 4 жыл бұрын

Exceptional video!! Much appreciated.

@ae86fiend 7 ай бұрын

Wow! I tried everyone else's advice and they failed to make my audio sound good. I tried setting my crossovers with your quick lesson in not only crossover, but knowing the use of speaker specifications to create the sound I'm listening for. I never knew about the speaker FS. It sounds awesome now.