Fit Crossover to wall-speakers?

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Hi all,I'm nearing the end of my loft conversion, and am wiring in some "in-wall"surround sound speakers.  I've ordered some speakers from CPC: 's a:" A 2-way speaker for mounting into walls or ceilings. The   speaker consists of a 4" woofer and a 1 3/4"polycarbonate tweeter. Quick and easy to fit. "I've already reached the limit of my audio knowledge, and was just going towire it in.  But,  should I wire a crossover directly into the speaker - tomake it sound better.  Once again from CPC, for £1.64 I've seen a:  "A compact crossover unit for 2-way bass/mid + tweeter speaker  systems. Suitable for the manufacture, repair or retro fit applicationsin speaker cabinets and systems."Is my understanding correct that the speaker will sound better with thecrossover wired in between  the speaker itself and the speaker cabletravelling to it?Thanks in advance,Ian

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| Hi all,| I'm nearing the end of my loft conversion, and am wiring in some "in-wall"| surround sound speakers.  I've ordered some speakers from CPC:|  || It's a:| " A 2-way speaker for mounting into walls or ceilings. The|    speaker consists of a 4" woofer and a 1 3/4"| polycarbonate tweeter. Quick and easy to fit. "|| I've already reached the limit of my audio knowledge, and was just going to| wire it in.  But,  should I wire a crossover directly into the speaker - to| make it sound better.  Once again from CPC, for £1.64 I've seen a:|   "A compact crossover unit for 2-way bass/mid + tweeter speaker|   systems. Suitable for the manufacture, repair or retro fit applications| in speaker cabinets and systems."|| Is my understanding correct that the speaker will sound better with the| crossover wired in between  the speaker itself and the speaker cable| travelling to it?|| Thanks in advance,| Ian|Interesting question, Ian, since it's far from clear from the specification thatthe...

Sparks · Answer

specification that the "2-wayWhat, CPC's descriptions ambiguios.....well that's never happend before!But there's a clue - it mentions 2 drivers "a 4" woofer and across-over.  You'dcrossover - and I'dThat depends, if the crossover in ths peaker is connected only to thetweater, and not the wooferIf this is the case, adding another crossover that cuts out real low bass(that this little 4" woofer cant do (,100Hz)) then it may make it better!worthwhile where you can

John Rumm · Answer

The short answer is no. The two way speaker will almost certainly include its own crossover to direct high and low frequency components of the sound the the appropriate part of the speaker.

You would normally only use a crossover when either building a speaker cabinet yourself, or when assembling a "component" speaker system where the tweeters and woofers are in separate cabinets (as often used in stage work and also some car installations).

Dave Plowman · Answer

If it's described as a two way speaker, it will already have a crossover built in.

Are you intending just fitting these in the wall as a baffle with no cabinet?

If so, I'm not sure you've made the right choice - you really need 'ceiling' mount types for this use.

Ian Mayo · Answer

worthwhile where you canHi there,you don't have a link to the  FAQ do you?I can only find one for car audio.Cheers,Ian

Dave Plowman · Answer

I've been reading it for quite a long time and never seen an FAQ mentioned.And I'd also be *very* wary of advice given on there.

Ian Mayo · Answer

Bugger.

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