Building Crossovers

[Wolf]

There are more Coils and Caps in those pics than I've purchased in 45 years

Yeah well- when you do it actively you don't need them. In this case, I was purposely trying to find differences in the sound effect of the parts themselves.

Later,
Wolf

[Sydney]

...In this case, I was purposely trying to find differences in the sound effect of the parts themselves...

Figured as much from the switches ( just a little Holiday Humour ).

... I see some that are neat as can be an some that are just thrown together....looks like a nightmare....

True dat
In some cases, the layout and implementation approach depends whether the circuit is a work in progress/prototype subject to modification, or a finished set circuit .
And the background of the builder.
Electronic Circuit Fabrication and Filter Design Classes favor and enforce certain common implementation approaches.
This makes the circuit easier to work with ( nightmare prevention ).

[donradick]

Wolf

you have scary good chops, bro.

I also always tie wrap the in/out wires to the board.

[Wolf]

Thanks, Don! Yes- that is a good practice to keep. That's the easiest strain-relief I can apply to a xover.
Later,
Wolf

[djg]

The terminal strips used by Troels seem like a really good way to go. I have searched for these a bit, not found in US.

[Wolf]

I believe they are called 'tag strips', and some surplus vendors carry them. You can get them, just have to know what it is you're looking for.

Later,
Wolf

[bolland83]

I was going to chime in... but then I saw that beast of a crossover that wolf posted. That's a ton of work dude, wow.

[Sydney]

... not found in US.

Also found as PTP Terminal Strips

[jhollander]

I like bare solid copper wire for a bus and for jumpers

[Wolf]

I was going to chime in... but then I saw that beast of a crossover that wolf posted. That's a ton of work dude, wow.

Nothing I said makes anything you were going to say less relevant. It does happen to be the most effort I've put into a xover network, but both your and my experiences are still valid. I really liked the 'cup o' xover' you did.

Feel free!
Wolf

[filmslayer]

their have been some excellent examples of XO craftsmanship but don't let that intimidate you , these guys have been doing it for years ! just lay out your circuits and make sure you got good connections . my first attempt at a big 3 way XO is rather ugly looking but i've had no problems and i beat on my speakers everyday and have for the last 3 years ...

[ryanbouma]

If you know someone with a little cnc, which has become quite common these days, they can engrave a pcb fairly easily. It takes a while to CAD the layout though. Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk

[Wolf]

A couple more...
Xenolith xover:


Nephila xover:


Präzise xover:


Hybrid Vigor xover:


And here's the one from bolland that I liked:



It's an elegant solution!

Later,
Wolf

[4thtry]

Excellent thread, with lots of good tips for the proper placement & spacing of parts. And timely, too, as I am just getting ready to layout the crossover on my coaxial project!

[Wolf]

Some more that aren't mine...



Later,
Wolf