external crossover placement-does it matter?
 

I have an older set of Alpine TypeR components and they have an external (adjustable) crossover.

I have a temporary setup with the crossovers mounted just off my amp in the trunk that I am going to run new wires to the doors with.

Am I going to notice having this placement over say having the crossover mounted on the door?

I have a few suspicions but i want to hear some oppinions from a SQ POV.

Matt

Re: external crossover placement-does it matter?
 

With the proper gauge wire you will be fine.

Re: external crossover placement-does it matter?
 

I'd say depends. For the average user you wont notice any difference on where its placed. For an extreme audio geek the extra wire is an additional impedence and capacitance that will minimally effect the crossover point.

If it were me I wouldn't care.

Re: external crossover placement-does it matter?
 

The closer to the speakers, the less wire you'll have to use. My infinity crossovers are mounted directly to my door metal (on the outside, so they aren't dripped upon.)

Re: external crossover placement-does it matter?
 

I usually have the crossovers mounted on the door but in a dry location. You don't want get those things wet (no pun intended).

Re: external crossover placement-does it matter?
 

:thud:

smaller gauge wire?

Re: external crossover placement-does it matter?
 

What are you talking about?

If you put the x-overs in the trunk, you'll have to run two sets of wires to each door, as opposed to the one set needed if you put the x-overs up front.

Re: external crossover placement-does it matter?
 

doesn't really matter in the realm of things..just keep them safe and away from water.

Door treatments, speaker placement, and power play a much larger role in sq.

Re: external crossover placement-does it matter?
 

got it. plus you use smaller gauge wire.

just joking you man! clearly if you mount something closer, it will use less wire. it was like saying if something is smaller it takes up less space. sounds funny, no?

Re: external crossover placement-does it matter?
 

That "thud" emoticon, I always take it as a :facepalm:, so I definitely misunderstood! I get ya now!

Re: external crossover placement-does it matter?
 

it doesnt matter...