hi,

i am looking to build my own speakers - Im currently leaning towards “Dinas” as I want monitor speakers with a boomy bass, but I am a little daunted by the crossover build.

before I buy the plans etc. is it possible just to buy an out the box ready to go crossover

https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-XO3W-375-3K-3-Way-Crossover-375-3-000-Hz-260-150?quantity=1

something like this? what is the cons of using a preassembled xover

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sorry If this has been covered before but I couldnt find any information on the same.

thanks

  • AbhishMukBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Fwiw the dinas build has received a fair bit of criticism. I’m not sure which other builds are good on bass but there are lots of builds/kits, especially if you’re in the US.

    • InflammabullOPBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      ah wish I read this before I just purchased all the components lol

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      thanks for the advice all, got the plans and ordered the stuff. wish me luck!

      • AbhishMukBEnglish
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        1 year ago

        lol no worries, it’s probably still a decent kit (I’m personally not knowledgeable enough to be in favour or against the dinas). Best of luck, it’s a good learning process either ways!

  • yack59BEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I agree with previous comments that crossover should be custom designed for the speaker you are interested in. IF you buy a kit from Madisound they can assemble the crossover for you. maybe you can pay somebody to assemble your Dina crossover? or maybe just practice some soldering on scrap wire for a little while until you gain confidence?