FMOD Line Level Crossovers for Home?

simsalabim · « **on:** 11 Jul 2003, 07:47 am »

Hi, On page 285 of Parts Express's latest catalog, there are line level crossovers for car audio. Of course it says they are "better than a much more expensive electronic crossover". They look like an extended RCA plug, 24kt gold and various Xfrequencies available. They can be piggy-backed to create other options. You plug your RCA from the pre-amp into it, and it plugs directly into your amp.

Anyone have experience with these? More importantly, can they be used for home audio? Or is there a home audiophile version?

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #1 on:** 11 Jul 2003, 08:16 am »

I'm not an expert on car stuff, but I think they muddy the sound and create too much heat. If I'm wrong, someone please correct me. But I don't think they're very efficient.

jcoat007 · « **Reply #2 on:** 11 Jul 2003, 02:00 pm »

I haven't seen the catalog, but Vandersteen uses these for their subs. The Vandersteens are a passive unit that plugs directly into your amp. It filters out the low frequencies so your amp never even sees them and the x-over is matched to the input impedence of your amp.

MaxCast · « **Reply #3 on:** 11 Jul 2003, 03:55 pm »

There are ones made for home audio as well. ACI makes these. I tried a pair and didn't care for them. I don't think first order is steep enough.