Please Suggest An Electronic Crossover


Speakers:  Infinity Kappa 9

Preamp:   Audio Research Reference 3

I’m looking to find an external crossover to add to my system.  Preferably a pre-owned unit…will consider new unit.

Would like to limit to $1k…but will go to 2k for the right unit.


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Hello Mitch4T!  If you want it with fixed frequencies, use one of the units from miniDSP.  If you want to play around with the crossover points get a DBX unit (like the 223 - different kinds of connectors on different units) will let you have fun trying different crossover points. I have (and am using) 4 miniDSP and 3 DBXers. Great stuff!
Enjoy, Boomer Bill
+1 to eric_squires.  Bloody hell man!, 
Unless your vintage x-covers have electrolytic caps don't f* with them! Just pass enough juice to reform those old Mylars or what have you.  Replacement of resistors if they have gone out of spec could clean thing up a bit, but an attempt to re-engineer those x-covers will likely not end well. I've owned RS-1.5 and sadly parted ways, but still have some of my best audio memories those paired with an early ps audio preamp and a highly modified dh-220  built by an EE who worked for the sound lab in Groton CT. .
I have used the Parts Express DSP-408 with good results. Offers a big slice of what mini-DSP does for next to no money.  Experiment with that and see if you think you’re making progress. You’d have to break out the woofer input to direct couple it. I agree that leaving the rest of the speaker xover for now is a good phase 1 plan. I have also used HHHF as a resource and Tony is great to deal with. Have fun!