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Electronic crossover recommendations

I need some help finding the best electronic crossover. I am looking to experiment with going active to a few different speakers. I am going to use it on commercial speakers, and some DIY speakers. I need it to be able to be used on ANY 2 or 3 way speaker. Flexibility is really important. I am really looking for only top notch ones. I keep hearing that active is the way to go, so I thought I would give it a try. If you have used one or know of one, I would appreciate it if you can drop a line or two about it. thanks
souljasmooth
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sgr
689 posts
 
I've heard great things about the Bryston crossover. I've used an Audio Research unit with Maggies and it worked very well although if tapped or moved would send microphonics through your system.
drrdiamond
671 posts
 
Krell KBX

Expensive, and it requires two for a three way active setup. But, if you want the best, this is it.

Richard
ecclectique
509 posts
 
Top Shelf crossovers......Bryston 10b is very good for the money and on par with the Krell.Neither of those compare to the original Mark Levinson LNP-1 and for the cost of a new car... the FM acoustics is in another league again.
loontoon
301 posts
 
A Rane AC-22, modified, new chips, caps, power supply and a bypass of some sections. New pots work well also. Less than 300$ if buy one used and it will go head to head with anything.

Rane will give you a start on improving the sound on thier web site.

Try a used one, try the mods on the web page, then you'll have perhaps 85-130 bucks in it, depends upon what you pay used. Truely a low cost investment, try it and you tell me.

So Mr. DIY, DIA---Do it again with the RANE.
rhum_runner
36 posts
 
I use the Marchand XM-9, and it is available as a two or three way design. It isn't the easyiest one to change frq with, but they may have another model that would allow you to change on the fly. I have been very pleased with their products, and their service is top notch.
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