Justin Ward
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- Joined
- Jun 6, 2002
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- 673
I'm looking at setting up a new 2.1 rig for two reasons:
1) I'm moving out and don't have the space for my big 5.1 rig.
2) I find myself listening to much more music than watching movies.
Anyway, I'm looking at building a 75L sealed DPL 12, and matching it with either Adire 10.1s or GR AV-3.
Anyway, the thing that has me confused is the crossover/amp section of a 2.1 rig. Most people running 2 channel rigs seem to run a 2 channel pre-amp/amp combo. What's the best way to tie a sub into the whole system?
I'm studying to become an electrical engineer and would feel comfortable making my own crossover. However, I'd be worried about running a passive crossoever between the sub and mains due to the differences in efficiencies (especcially with the 10.1s). I'd feel more comfortable running an active sub. What is the best way to accomplish this? Should I maybe split the pre-amps output and put a high pass inline with the mains and a low-pass inline with the sub amp? That way I could take care of the crossover there and then adjust the sub volume to the right volume?
Let me know what you guys think.
-Justin
1) I'm moving out and don't have the space for my big 5.1 rig.
2) I find myself listening to much more music than watching movies.
Anyway, I'm looking at building a 75L sealed DPL 12, and matching it with either Adire 10.1s or GR AV-3.
Anyway, the thing that has me confused is the crossover/amp section of a 2.1 rig. Most people running 2 channel rigs seem to run a 2 channel pre-amp/amp combo. What's the best way to tie a sub into the whole system?
I'm studying to become an electrical engineer and would feel comfortable making my own crossover. However, I'd be worried about running a passive crossoever between the sub and mains due to the differences in efficiencies (especcially with the 10.1s). I'd feel more comfortable running an active sub. What is the best way to accomplish this? Should I maybe split the pre-amps output and put a high pass inline with the mains and a low-pass inline with the sub amp? That way I could take care of the crossover there and then adjust the sub volume to the right volume?
Let me know what you guys think.
-Justin