Loudspeaker Crossover Upgrades - Are They Worth the Effort?

In this video, we explore loudspeaker crossovers and the various components and design attributes that contribute to a good or mediocre design. We discuss the feasibility of upgrading crossover parts in your loudspeakers and whether it should be considered a viable option. I provide several examples of poorly executed loudspeakers that use esoteric parts but still result in poor designs due to inadequate implementation.

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0:00 Introduction
1:35 Crossover Articles
2:10 Crossover Basics
3:54 Read the loudspeaker Reviews
5:10 Loudspeaker Crossover Examples
7:35 Inductors
9:19 Capacitors
10:15 Power Handling
10:53 Parts Tolerances
12:05 Is Your Speaker Worth Upgrading?
13:38 Do Better Parts Guarantee Better Sound?
15:44 Quality Control Issues
16:25 Budget Speaker Example
18:42 Cost No Object Speakers
20:35 Assess Your Situation
22:05 Better Parts Do Matter!

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