Well, it looks like my first speaker project, the Modula MT’s, went pretty well. I’m now intrigued by the idea of trying to design a speaker from scratch. This might just be a passing phase, but it sounds appealing at the moment. Maybe start with a simple MT design to see if I can get something sounding OK. If that goes well, later design a dream speaker (or just dream about doing that. ) Pick a couple drivers that look good from testing people have posted. I’m not looking to save money, just learn. And get some great sounding speakers out of it. So no need to think in terms of ‘bang for the buck.’ Rather, just think in terms of what will sound great. Perhaps, to start, I’ll stick with a Parts Express cabinet because, for me at least, making the cabinets was 90% of the work. So how to design a crossover?
I see various software packages that people use- LspCAD (~$200), LEAP (~$1500), etc. Some are cheap and others are pricey. I’m fine to spend $200 on software, but I hesitate at $1500. So what software is good to consider, that will actually give a decent chance of things coming out well? (There isn’t any decent Mac software, right? PC is OK, I guess.)
How tough is it to actually design a crossover? How much time and computer work does it take? Anything else I should think about ahead of time?
Thanks!
-Jon
I see various software packages that people use- LspCAD (~$200), LEAP (~$1500), etc. Some are cheap and others are pricey. I’m fine to spend $200 on software, but I hesitate at $1500. So what software is good to consider, that will actually give a decent chance of things coming out well? (There isn’t any decent Mac software, right? PC is OK, I guess.)
How tough is it to actually design a crossover? How much time and computer work does it take? Anything else I should think about ahead of time?
Thanks!
-Jon
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