Is this better to use than the built in crossovers on the amps?
1651996
This crossover is the best thing that you can use clarion is the way to go.
2150355
The advantages are that it can give you extra switched inputs if you do not have enough. If you have an amp with it's own switched inputs, it is probably best to plug directly into the amp. I was using one of this as a pre-amplifier and running two power amps - these only have a single input and it gives you volume control as well that you do not get with power amps.
1139307
no,i would run the speakers without a passive crossover don't change nothing it'll work fine you donot want to take from the normal pure quality
2159023
You will need a separate amp. You will also need to split your LFE signal from your AVR and send it to the second amp. You won't need a crossover if you are running it off the LFE signal, as that will act as one... I would not run it off the "B" speakers one: the ohms on the Bass Shaker are probably not the same as your speakers, and two: you need something acting as a crossover, hence using the LFE signal. Hope this helps.
1633721
The speakers do not have a crossover for the tweeters, the tweeters have a built in resistor to filter out bass. When I hooked these up in my Honda, I used the existing wiring, which had separate wires already in place for the tweeters on the top of the dash so that's how I wired these up. As I recall though, you can run the tweeters right from the speakers without any crossovers. That's partly why I bought this series. I like the good, clear sound coming from these. Huge improvement over stock.
267396
You can't bridge the outputs but I suppose you could just pick an unused output and use that. But be aware that the amp only put out 50 watts @4 ohms and may not supply enough power for a sub
619459
No it works as a highs to lows adapter for a after market amp.. A crossover with high to lows would be better
670736
I've bridged the fronts but I haven't tried bi-amping. I think either would be better for 2 channel music, for 5 channel the speakers are level matched with the audyysey which would negate any extra power anyway.I thought I noticed improvements with bridging especially in the bass response, but since my front speakers are rated at 125 watts I thought I better not push it and went back to a regular connection.
1957857
The advice from Henry is what I'd say and do. 4 Channel amp adjusted to your liking should sound good.
2122189
Same response as the others -I would recommend against that. Unless the switches are "break before make" - meaning the switches break their connection to one output before making contact with the other output - you will be shorting together two amplifiers. IF (underlined) you only switch from one amplifier to the other WHEN (underlined) both amps are turned off, you might be OK. A bit risky, though. All it takes is one time to forget while one or both amps are turned on. There are AB switches specifically designed to do what you want to. I would suggest buying one of those. I know that Niles makes one. Same response as the others -I would recommend against that. Unless the switches are "break before make" - meaning the switches break their connection to one output before making contact with the other output - you will be shorting together two amplifiers. IF (underlined) you only switch from one amplifier to the other WHEN (underlined) both amps are turned off, you might be OK. A bit risky, though. All it takes is one time to forget while one or both amps are turned on. There are AB switches specifically designed to do what you want to. I would suggest buying one of those. I know... » Read More Same response as the others -I would recommend against that. Unless the switches are "break before make" - meaning the switches break their connection to one output before making contact with the other output - you will be shorting together two amplifiers. IF (underlined) you only switch from one amplifier to the other WHEN (underlined) both amps are turned off, you might be OK. A bit risky, though. All it takes is one time to forget while one or both amps are turned on. There are AB switches specifically designed to do what you want to. I would suggest buying one of those. I know that Niles makes one. « Show Less
479261
yes it will work, but you will not get the full effect of the sub. the concern should be with the amp's ohms that is being pushed threw the crossover. speakers only use what they are given. you will know it is working when the sound is clear. be sure that you have your polarities correct. at low volume it will sound clear and powerful, at higher volume keep it in the range where it sound clear,( this will keep it safe) . because it is clear it may be louder than you think. ...PS. if you want good compression have a shallow box for the woof, and for low resenence base have a deep box. i recommend having both for full effect, and use pine for the boxes yes it will work, but you will not get the full effect of the sub. the concern should be with the amp's ohms that is being pushed threw the crossover. speakers only use what they are given. you will know it is working when the sound is clear. be sure that you have your polarities correct. at low volume it will sound clear and powerful, at higher volume keep it in the range where it sound clear,( this will keep it safe) . because it is clear it may be louder than you think. ...PS. if you want good compression have a shallow box for the woof, and for low resenence base have a deep box. i... » Read More yes it will work, but you will not get the full effect of the sub. the concern should be with the amp's ohms that is being pushed threw the crossover. speakers only use what they are given. you will know it is working when the sound is clear. be sure that you have your polarities correct. at low volume it will sound clear and powerful, at higher volume keep it in the range where it sound clear,( this will keep it safe) . because it is clear it may be louder than you think. ...PS. if you want good compression have a shallow box for the woof, and for low resenence base have a deep box. i recommend having both for full effect, and use pine for the boxes « Show Less
577844
I' m not sure what a crossover is. Yes I spliced them to my existing wires.
768001
I have them wired into my car; attached to the back of the driver and passenger seat. For my purpose using an external amp is the only way I could give them enough power, isolate the bass tone, and the added benefit of having a bass level knob is always a plus. If you're doing a home theater system as long as you give them the proper amount of power crossovers will work.
1060467
I would consider a bigger amp because of the 2 12's and you need more power. If you bring to 2ohm load then you can power with any 2 channel or mono with sufficient power. Check the power rating of the drivers and will help in your decision. Hope this helps.
1045447
Yes. There is typically less distortion at higher volume levels with larger amps. However, you will need to be careful not to drive the speakers where you can hear them audibly distort - back off the volume at this point.
1254055
Personally, I don't see the rationale for there to be any advantage in replacing the built-in crossover Sony built into this budget speaker. If it isn't good enough as is, replacing the crossover will merely be spending money without realizing any improvement - in fact, you are more likely to get a poor result than any improvement. Crossovers are designed with specific driver and cabinet attributes in mind, and it is a mistake to think of them as any kind of standardized unit transferable to various speaker models while expecting improvement.
1696604
these are designed to be powered by either a factory or aftermarket head unit, while a dedicated amp will give you cleaner sound, at this price point I wouldn't say it's necessary.