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Anyone know of good active crossovers?

I have a powered sub but can bypass the crossover section to use an active crossover. My problem is meshing the sub to the mains which is a little difficult when the mains are running full range and the sub is being cut off at a steep slope. I'm on a limited budget. I was just wondering if anybody knew of any bang for the buck active crossovers for say $200 or less used or new. If they degrade the sound too much at that price I won't bother. Is there anything at that price to really improve my situation?

Thanks,
J
jrod_215
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
Another one, Paradigm X-30....around $125 used. It will only degrade the sound, if someone tells you it does. (so, just don't ask!)

I have an X-30 in use, in one of my system configurations...works great.

For a little more money, NHT and SHU Research come to mind. (very hard to find these units used)

I think the HSU hi-pass filter is around $100 from HSU Research...it is hi-pass only.

Dave
ngjockey
1,042 posts
 
For the money, the Paradigm X-30 is good and includes variable phase.
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
The Ashly XR 1001 crossover. Available from www.parts-express.com for $240.

I have the four channel model. I think you can read the owner's manual on the Ashly website.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
marchand tube crossover.
jjh92
9 posts
 
The Dahlquist DQ-LP1 is perhaps the best sub-woofer crossover you can buy. It's major advantage over other offerings is that the high pass section is 100% passive and therefore does not distort or color the sound from your mains. It has all the adjustments necessary for seemless integration of subs with mains.
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