You have DSP amp why are you still using passive crossovers

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[milesbachelor]

I just need to watch this a few hundred more times. Getting there though.

[josephrabant]

I hope many new to car audio stumble across this video. Great video D!!

[Clay_]

If AudioControl just made a 7 channel DSP amp this could all be avoided. If they really wanted to make it the perfect amp they could also add load resistors internally and make it start-stop compatible. I waited over a year hoping it would finally happen, but it never did so I just pulled the trigger on a D-5.1300. I'm going to try it out with passive front stage, amplified rear and active front stage, non amped rear to see which I prefer. It just sucks to spend that much money and still have to make compromises.

[onesikm]

Wow man I just asked you this question the other day and I love the timing of it!! I’ve been on the fence about picking up a dsp amp or purchasing the crossover boxes for my front 3 way component’s. The way you explained it just now made total sense!!! Love that very informative for us hobbyist:)

I saw a video last week where you guys at some point in history installed one of these 4ch audio controls but then you still ended up using the Passover crossover boxes in the doors and I was like WHAT IS HAPPENING 😅

[anthonyscott]

Very well explained in the simplist terms to those whom are new to audio systems.

Another benefit to active crossovers, is efficiency. Less wasted energy as a by-product of heat going thru a passive crossover. Perfectly fine to use a combination of both while tuning ones system. In a fully active crossover system, if a dsp every crashes, tweeters can be likey the first to go if not caught in time.

Tweeters for the most part, doesn't require a lot of power. Woofers & subwoofer does demand more.

Music is dynamic, constantly changing. Wattages rating on speakers is a thermal rating in general. No need to chase big amplifier power #s, headroom (bigger amplifier) can be good to raise ceiling before limitations of equipment. Find what suits ones ears & be mindful if something is sounding off/distorted at higher listening levels. Back down the volume to preserve one's hearing (most importantly for longevity) & to save equipment. May all continue to learn...

[tomvr]

Like many, I watched this tutorial video about 30 times to fully grasp the installation process for my AudioControl D-5.1300 amplifier. Unfortunately, I ended up losing my tweeters due to the wiring in my 2019 F150 Lariat B&O. To compensate, I adjusted the amplifier to redirect those frequencies to other speakers for my high-ranges. I'm planning to install an additional amplifier to enhance the front soundstage and have been using YouTube to guide me through selecting the right upgrades and rewiring, ensuring my tweeters will function correctly for the second phase of my upgrades. - thank you for this video and many others to help us who need this knowledge.

[SSCamaro]

Now I get it 😀 In other words, if you're doing the install yourself, get more channels because the cost of the install for a professional to do it will be worth the cost upgrade in the amp when you do it yourself. Plus you don't have to worry about installing more items like passive crossovers. Thanks Dean! So much useful information!

[bruth]

The passive crossovers are due to Dean’s long history being a vital part of the Amish community :). Great video as usual!

[BC_CARS]

Can y’all please do a Sony ES install. Ik u guys already went to their booth way back but it’s about time we see an install of their beautiful pieces

[VoxPapulie]

Please create a multi part video series on setting up a DSP for the following. Start to finish

Time alignment
High/low-pass filter
PAREQ
Tone correction using REW

[reynielasencio]

Good morning from New Jersey guys. Great video by the way 👍

[tuffytoys]

A Lot of info put into that 16 minute video. Great product and demo and although most people who are into installing their own stuff will understand most of it on the first go through, a lot of beginners would appreciate some color diagrams even if drawn on a piece of paper for them to mentally grab the concepts. Thanks for taking the time to make these explanation type videos.

[christiandshatto]

Man, I'm so glad you took the time to break this down and what a great explanation.

[DjCBlaq]

Ill need to listen to this a few times. Great knowledge dump!

[leadmonkey]

This is the best, have asked this question many times… I wonder how many people set the active dials on their 4 channels and then set the active crossovers on their DSP… isn’t that redundant and unnecessary? Also, the takeaway should get a dozen speakers and 2 dozen amps and a 3 dozen channel DSP to make sure you’re really cool in the future!

[TheSFFV]

I would live to see how you would design a system using a 3.5" 2 way and a mid driver. Something often found in a Chrysler or Toyota.

[bg]

Makes so much more sense now. I struggle understanding mids and highs adjustments. This pretty much simplified it for me. Dean you are awesome sir

[jxke]

I use crossovers with my DSP to protect my speakers in the event the DSP settings get changed or lost.

Digital active crossovers, DSP, have a FUNDAMENTAL advantage over passive ones and that is that they do not modify the PHASE of the signal.

[josesalinas]

In theory though, is there any benefit to running passive crossovers if you are going for an active setup for the front components in a 6 channel amp dsp? Or would the passive crossovers limit the performance/adjustability that the dsp offers for the front 2 way? I'm running a Helix P Six running my door speakers and active front components. I left the passive crossovers in, but now i'm wondering if I should just let the dsp alone set the active crossovers. Thanks!