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Modify crossover [message #68289] Wed, 22 June 2011 05:31 Go to next message
David Morehouse is currently offline  David Morehouse
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Change a PXB3:1K6 crossover to a PXB2:1K6

Using the Eminence PXB3:1K6 crossover.
I want to full range the mid and high for small gigs.
Active crossover between this and the Delta for larger gigs.

What component elimination and changes do I have to make to this crossover?
Can't find a schematic for a PXB2:1K6.

Also: the cabinet ready crossover looks to have a tweeter
attenuator. Does Waynes tweeter cct. mods eliminate this
or should I go for an adjustable attenuator?

Re: Modify crossover [message #68300 is a reply to message #68289] Wed, 22 June 2011 07:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Which model speaker crossover are you trying to emulate?

You can modify an Eminence crossover to make it - just look at the schematic and replace values where needed. You'll have to add the (R1/R2/C1) tweeter compensaton externally, like in a cable assembly. You'll also have to add the Zobel off-board.

Re: Modify crossover [message #68309 is a reply to message #68300] Thu, 23 June 2011 04:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
David Morehouse is currently offline  David Morehouse
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Using these speakers my set up has been 6pi. I have built many
systems through the years, (the 6pi being the best) but due to
some disease I can not leave well enough alone. The only self
built speakers I have left are a pair of Zigmahornets.

I wish to change my pxb3:1k6 crossover to a pxb2:1k6.
The psd2002 and 10" mid are now in a 1.5 cu.ft. ported cabinet.
The 10" mid is no longer horn loaded. The 12" bass is in it's
own 3.5 cu.ft. ported cabinet. I want to run the 1.5 cabinet
full range using the 3 way crossover. The tweeter compensation
cct. has been added.
When I use both cabinets I will be using a Behringer active crossover.
I can't find a schematic for the pxb2:1k6 crossover.
Re: Modify crossover [message #68310 is a reply to message #68309] Thu, 23 June 2011 05:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
David Morehouse is currently offline  David Morehouse
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This forum is still very active and Wayne is super for answering
everyones questions promptly. If other members wish to modify
my crossover for me feel free.
Then Wayne can intervene with suggestions or corrections if needed.
This may lessen the burdon on Wayne,(or make it worse)
Re: Modify crossover [message #68311 is a reply to message #68310] Thu, 23 June 2011 06:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
David Morehouse is currently offline  David Morehouse
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On further investigation I believe what I want is a 3pi crossover built from a 6pi crossover.
Re: Modify crossover [message #68312 is a reply to message #68309] Thu, 23 June 2011 07:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Not sure how I can help here. I can send the six π plans (with its crossover schematic) if you need, but it sounds like you probably already have it. If you just want to know the three π plans crossover schematic, look here:

http://www.pispeakers.com/threePi_schematic.gif


The Eminence PXB2:1K6 crossover is pretty much a textbook second-order woofer filter and third-order tweeter filter (without Zobels). It has been a while since I fooled with it, but as I recall the woofer values are 1.0mH and 10uF, and the tweeter values are 8.2uF, 0.6mH and 22uF, something like that.

Re: Modify crossover [message #68317 is a reply to message #68312] Thu, 23 June 2011 17:08 Go to previous message
David Morehouse is currently offline  David Morehouse
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Thanks Wayne. That's all I need.
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