i have a pair of tweeters, how do i connect them..?
Replies (5)
swez on 03/5/2009 13:14:41
Say more about your system so we have a better idea what you are working with. (Make and model # of HU, Amps if used, tweets, other speakers paired to the tweeters)
Swez
1300cc on 03/7/2009 18:13:00
sorry, dont have amps.. pioneer deh-p5550mp
swez on 03/8/2009 00:14:48
OK, the tweeters have a recommended crossover frequency and to get there, we need to know what that uable frequency range is. From there, we add a small filtering capacitor of a given value to block the lows and mids that would damage the tweeter.
Do you know the ohmic rating of these tweeters? That is ususally stamped on the magnet or on the packaging info when you buy them. Hopefully, they are 4 ohm tweets. Once we know the ohmic value of the tweets, I'll give you the proper capacitor details. (Many tweeter kits come with the filter capacitor needed. (Did yours?)
When you wire them up, just tap them to the present door speakers in parallel. (+ Tweet to cap to + on door speaker; -Tweet to - on door speaker)
Lastly, before you install them permanently, try several locations and figure out where they sound best. Most guys aim them toward the rearview mirror or just above the headliner/windshield initially and tweak as needed. (We try to avoid aiming at driver/passenger head levels) That makes them too bright and not pleasing to the ear.
Comments?
Swez
1300cc on 03/18/2009 23:43:52
thnx swez , yea is a 4ohm tw...i think ill be alright now....thnx heaps again.....
Victor on 03/19/2009 06:31:38
use a 4.7 uf non-polar capacitor inline with the tweeter ( either on +ve or -ve lead , since its non-polar, wont make a difference )
Victor...
for ex.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Focal-capacitor-4.7uF-250V-MKP-2pc-speaker-crossover-!-_W0QQitemZ320346387694QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090303?IMSfp=TL090303136005r14390
Replies (5)
swez on 03/5/2009 13:14:41
Say more about your system so we have a better idea what you are working with. (Make and model # of HU, Amps if used, tweets, other speakers paired to the tweeters)
Swez
1300cc on 03/7/2009 18:13:00
sorry, dont have amps.. pioneer deh-p5550mp
swez on 03/8/2009 00:14:48
OK, the tweeters have a recommended crossover frequency and to get there, we need to know what that uable frequency range is. From there, we add a small filtering capacitor of a given value to block the lows and mids that would damage the tweeter.
Do you know the ohmic rating of these tweeters? That is ususally stamped on the magnet or on the packaging info when you buy them. Hopefully, they are 4 ohm tweets. Once we know the ohmic value of the tweets, I'll give you the proper capacitor details. (Many tweeter kits come with the filter capacitor needed. (Did yours?)
When you wire them up, just tap them to the present door speakers in parallel. (+ Tweet to cap to + on door speaker; -Tweet to - on door speaker)
Lastly, before you install them permanently, try several locations and figure out where they sound best. Most guys aim them toward the rearview mirror or just above the headliner/windshield initially and tweak as needed. (We try to avoid aiming at driver/passenger head levels) That makes them too bright and not pleasing to the ear.
Comments?
Swez
1300cc on 03/18/2009 23:43:52
thnx swez , yea is a 4ohm tw...i think ill be alright now....thnx heaps again.....
Victor on 03/19/2009 06:31:38
use a 4.7 uf non-polar capacitor inline with the tweeter ( either on +ve or -ve lead , since its non-polar, wont make a difference )
Victor...
for ex.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Focal-capacitor-4.7uF-250V-MKP-2pc-speaker-crossover-!-_W0QQitemZ320346387694QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090303?IMSfp=TL090303136005r14390
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