What frequency should I set my midrange speakers?
Recommended crossover frequency table
| Speaker/System Type | Crossover Freq. & Type |
|---|---|
| Car main (full range) speakers | 56-60Hz (high pass) |
| Tweeters or 2-way speakers | 3-3.5KHz (high pass, or high/low-pass) |
| Midrange/woofer | 1K-3.5KHz (low pass) |
| 3-way system | 500Hz & 3.5KHz (Woofer/tweeter crossover points) |
Do I need a crossover for midrange?
Why Do You Need A Crossover? Every audio system, including the one in your car, needs a crossover to direct sound to the correct driver. Tweeters, woofers and subs should get high, mid and low frequencies respectively. Every full-range speaker has a crossover network inside.
What is crossover frequency for speakers?
The crossover frequency is the frequency at which sound transitions from one speaker to another. In a passive speaker, the electronic crossover components determine where the sound transitions from the speaker channels to a subwoofer.
How do you calculate crossover frequency?
In technical terms, the crossover frequency is found by using the -3 decibel (dB) point from the output of a crossover circuit. In electrical power terms, the 3dB volume reduction point is the frequency at which the power to the speaker is reduced by 1/2.
How do you choose a crossover frequency?
Set the crossover point around 10 Hz below the lowest frequency your speakers can produce without issue. (keep in mind that the most common recommendation for crossover frequency is 80 Hz). Once again, play some music. But this time, slowly turn up your receiver’s volume until you hear it begin to distort.
What is a good speaker frequency range?
Most speakers are capable of responding from around 45 – 20,000 Hz. But just because a speaker can cover a given range doesn’t mean that it will provide quality sound for every frequency. A speaker’s variation from “flat” can be a useful gauge of its performance.