I would be looking a MiniDSP with Dirac live and running an amplifier on each channel.Passive XOs would take a lot more skill, and probably…. Unless you are really good… the outcome would likely be better with the EQ of the MiniDSP.
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OP I’ve worked many Kappa 9.1, 9.0, 8.1, 8.0 crossovers. Easy fix. leave the mids and highs alone for just a bit. https://www.google.com/search?q=kappa+9+schematic&sxsrf=AOaemvJtW6lbVtDQ_r7En3RoGvvCsb5fIQ:16304... Look at the schematic you will see the MB driver and the bass driver. Remove and tape off the the wiring to both, BUT only those two. A pocket set of 4 like below or GR has TUBE Post that are very inconspicuous. I don’t care what you use, you need two sets of post https://www.parts-express.com/Bi-Amp-Speaker-Terminal-Cup-Gold-Insulated-Binding-Post-High-260-247 You have a mid bass, and you have a bass driver, wire them in phase to the post with good copper, # 12 is even over kill but it is what I would use. Order the correct size crimp connectors or solder to the speaker - and +. Order a Behringer DCX 2494. 2-300.00 usd. It is not for mids and highs only bass.
I couple this with with Behringer NU12000 (3-400.00 usd each) NU4-6000 ( it has 4 outputs but half the power) it may be a better option. Turn OFF it’s OB DSP The 2496 can handle 2 more outputs for two more HUGE passive subs. 500 pounders aught to work :-) Just add another NU12k. Each channel will drive 4-6 high excursion 12" drivers to over 120 db.. You don't have to be to picky they will drive a 1 ohm load for a while too.. (hook up the fans) I keep 4 NU12000 on hand they are such a great amp for bass. I disconnect two of the three fans and put the third on a micro toggle. I’ve yet to have to turn it on... BLASTING at 100 db for hours.. SO for the cost of two amps or one with 4 outputs, a crossover, cabling to run everything 1350.00 and about 3 hours of work. IT WILL BLOW your mind.. how easy it is to set up with the best bass you have EVER heard.. The bass drivers are NOW direct coupled, the dampening will actually work now. The only way to have amp dampening is to have ZERO in the way of the amp output and the speaker input, close to servo control. I actually like it better to tell the truth.. I use # 10 SJOOW pro speaker cable with copper speak on connections, for the pro side hook up. SJOOW is 99.999 copper about 50-100.00 per 2 X run. I have two more ways but it involves an onboard XO mod. It cost a lot less. It works well also. The Kappa 9.1+ addresses the less than one ohm problem. I think it dips to 3.6. The rest of the XO is pretty darn good to tell the truth.. If you need any help just PM Happy Happy |
IMHO don't waste your money. Why don't you just upgrade the internal crossover? Humble Homemade Hifi - Capacitor Test The Great Capacitor Shoot-Out (laventure.net) |
And you've fixed how many? I figured.. ZERO.. Like I SAID I have two more fixes that are a lot less expensive, the rest of the XO is fine. The other requires one cap one inductor and one resistor. You can even use the old bass speaker terminals.. to look authentic. My way is better.. plain and simple.. So There!!! :-) |
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