The Design of Active Crossovers

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: Crossover Basics

1.1  What a Crossover Does

1.2  Why a Crossover Is Necessary

1.3  Beaming and Lobing

1.4  Active Crossover Applications

1.5  Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring

1.6  Loudspeaker Cables

1.7  The Advantages and Disadvantages of Active Crossovers

1.7.1  The Advantages of Active Crossovers

1.7.2  The Disadvantages of Active Crossovers

1.8  The Next Step in Hi-Fi

1.9  Active Crossover Systems

1.10  Matching Crossovers and Loudspeakers

1.11  A Modest Proposal: Popularising Active Crossovers

1.12  Multi-Way Connectors

1.13  Subjectivism

References

Chapter 2: How Loudspeakers Work

2.1  Sealed Box Loudspeakers

2.2  Reflex (Ported) Loudspeakers

2.3  Auxiliary Bass Radiator (ABR) Loudspeakers

2.4  Transmission ...