Just picked these speakers up the other week and I am loving the sound, however I am wondering how much more I could be lovin the sound with a crossover restoration?I have re-capped crossovers before but not on ones like these. Also, the LPads make a little noise when I turn them, should I spray deoxit from the inside? Anyone have any suggestions on how to go about replacing the crossovers? Thanks!
Not to be overly critical of your speakers, but the networks in them are particularly primitive. I am quite confident that a more advanced design could be beneficial. That said, it wouldn't be a trivial undertaking. I doubt that simply swapping caps would buy you much. Certainly if the L-pads are noisy, a bit of contact cleaner can't hurt.
Widget
Yes, they are shockingly primative! The speakers do sound very good at the moment but I would like them to sound their best. Do you know of anyone who could help build me a pair of crossover? Of course I would pay for their time, labor and shipping. I can not find any info/schemactics for these speakers. Thank you!
And to muddy the water even further, read This Thread.
Giskard says that LX30 schematic is for a different system, but posts links to a different LX30 network. Pretty confusing, but not surprising.
In particular, read posts #3 and #8, and the links #17 and #18 in post #3.
On the bright side, the LX30 Alpha 1 network couldn't be much simpler and doesn't need a tapped inductor. On the downside, it's pretty primitive as Widget mentions, and building a better mousetrap might be a long and painful road to follow.
Well then it seems I got my answer. I suspected this would be a lot more difficult than it's worth. I am happy with my speakers as they are. I really appreciate everyone's input, thanks again!
Thanks Jeff... I should have known better as the tapped inductor + LE20 should
have been a red flag that something was awry with that PDF. Glad you
found the reference to the earlier confusion.
I think you just got spooked by the different LX30 tangents. IMHO, there can't be a much simpler 3-way crossover to build than the one for your system. You could keep the stock crossovers original and build up a pair of fresh ones for little of nothing if you just wanted to see how the speakers would sound with new components. The hard part would be designing and integrating a more complex crossover that would work with your drivers/cabinets. Keep it original design and it's not a big deal.Originally Posted by thundermud
Take a look at the actual schematic:
Crossover design is not my specialty but I feel like it makes sense to make a new 3 way crossover. I am not sure even if I had a more complex crossover made if it would be any better. I would like to keep the distinct sound of these speakers without overmodification, if that makes sense. Anyone willing to build me a 3-way crossover for me? Of course I would pay, just send me a message.
They would have to have your loudspeakers to measure them before designing you a pair of networks. Anyone who tells you otherwise is just blowing smoke up your...
And maybe that's ok! I'm not going to judge.
Could I measure the speakers?They would have to have your loudspeakers to measure them before designing you a pair of networks. Anyone who tells you otherwise is just blowing smoke up your...
And maybe that's ok! I'm not going to judge.
You need test equipment... the Woofer tester is relatively inexpensive and will get you much of what you need. http://woofertester.com/
Widget
Hmmmm....does anyone live in NJ? I'd rather bring my speakers to someone.
I'd suggest stop worrying about it and enjoy what you have.
Widget
Not worrying at all? Just having fun. Thanks
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