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(Regi) wrote in message . com...

For what purpose? Home? Car?

What do you need the crossover to do?

Budget?

If you are using this, kindly brief us on the components and maker.
How do you like the performance? I am in the process of evaluating the
choice between 'make' or 'buy' and your opinion will be invaluable for me.

TIA, Regi

Home use, only for music -- stereo. I hope to put this together ie
network + amps+ speakers for max $800.

I think it would be a lot easier just to buy stereo loudspeakers and
an amp. I don't see any reason why you'd want an active crossover. In
terms of what you're trying to achieve, why do you want an active
crossover?

Or if you really want an active crossover, you could buy bookshelf
size or smaller speakers and buy a powered subwoofer that will include
an active crossover. Or you could buy a "power tower" loudspeaker that
will have a builtin active crossover and subwoofer amp and speaker.

For an amp, look for a used integrated amp or a power amp. You should
be able to find these at locally, at a pawn shop, or on eBay, starting
at about $50 USD and up. It's nice to have a volume control on the amp
also.

Some of the pro amps offer a lot of bang for the buck. I've seen an
80wpc AudioControl (or is it AudioSource? can't quite remember the
brand name) stereo amp at www.jandr.com for $230.

I wouldn't bother with an active crossover. You can buy new
loudspeakers with a built-in crossover that will be designed to work
with the loudspeaker's drivers, cabinet, and overall design. Unless
you have an active crossover designed to work with your speakers, you
may have problems getting good sound from an active crossover.

What would I do for $800? I'd buy a new or used integrated amp or
receiver for maybe $200 max, then spend the rest on a pair of
loudspeakers or a pair of bookshelf speakers and a powered sub.