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Car Stereo Deals Nearby Bestsellers

SaleBestseller No. 1
10 Inch IPS Touch Screen Double Din Car Stereo for Wireless Carplay,Wireless Android Auto,Wireless Mirrorlink - Car Radio Audio Stereo Receiver with Bluetooth, FM, 720P Backup Camera...
  • Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity*: Experience effortless integration with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on our double din car stereo. Just enter your car, and enjoy instant access to...
  • Superior 10-inch Display*: Upgrade your in-car entertainment with a stunning 10-inch HD IPS touch display featuring a resolution of 1024*600 and an impressive 178-degree viewing angle. Unlike standard...
  • Wireless MirrorLink Connectivity, Instant Startup*: The car stereo supports wireless MirrorLink. It supports both Airplay for iPhone and MirrorCast for Android phone. Say goodbye to the hassle of any wires...
  • Exceptional Audio Performance & Multiple Video Outputs*: Car audio receiver build-in a 10-band adjustable EQ for a personalized sound experience. It offers dual-channel outputs to connect external...
SaleBestseller No. 2
Portable Carplay Screen for Car 5K Dash Cam, 9" Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Car Stereo, Car Audio Receivers with 1080p Backup Camera, Bluetooth/GPS Navigation/Voice Control/Mirror Link...
  • Enhancing The Driving Experience: This car stereo supports wireless CarPlay and Android Auto on your phone. Use siri or google assistant for hands-free access to navigation, calls, email, and music. The...
  • 5K Dash Cam & 1080p Backup Camera: The car component subwoofers is equipped with 5K HD front camera and 1080P waterproof rear back camera for clear rearview and parking assistance The newly upgraded 5K...
  • Real-time GPS Navigation & Online Maps: 9" HD carplay touchscreen provide real-time GPS navigation without delay. Enjoy precise, voice-guided directions through your car’s audio speaker, ensuring a safe...
  • Wireless Mirror Link & 4 Audio Output: The Portable Carplay Screen for Car supports IOS and Android phone mirroring. Car stereo also supports BT audio, local speakers, FM radio and AUX. Use the provided...
SaleBestseller No. 3
PLZ 7' Wireless Double Din Car Stereo Apple Car Play Radio Carplay Android Auto QLED Touch Screen, Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Receivers, 1080P Backup Camera, 4.2 Channel Outputs 240W, 2 Subwoofer, FM/AM, SWC
65 Reviews
PLZ 7" Wireless Double Din Car Stereo Apple Car Play Radio Carplay Android Auto QLED Touch Screen, Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Receivers, 1080P Backup Camera, 4.2 Channel Outputs 240W, 2 Subwoofer, FM/AM, SWC...
  • 【Wireless Apple Carplay & Android Auto/ Voice Control】The double din car stereo supports wireless apple car play and android auto. Connecting Phone wireless automaticly, as soon as you start the car....
  • 【Indulge in Visual Excellence】: Our upgraded double DIN car stereo boasts a cutting-edge QLED display, delivering unparalleled color accuracy, brightness, and contrast. With a resolution of 1280 x 720...
  • 【Upgraded Bluetooth, Smart Chip & Dual Mic】Independent Bluetooth 5.3 Module with extral Bluetooth antenna, improving transmission efficiency, reducing static noise, hands free calling and audio...
  • 【HiFi Sound Quality with DSP, 4.2 Channel, 240W, Subwoofer】Built in DPS with 4.2 channels Pre Amplifier with max 240W output, FR, FL, RR, RL, adjusting music effect wherever position. 2 Subwoofer...
Bestseller No. 4
Double Din Car Stereo Radio Wireless CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto, 7in Touchscreen Car Audio Receiver with Bluetooth,Rearview Camera,AM/FM, GPS Navigation,Mirror Link,Subwoofer,USB/AUX/SWC
109 Reviews
Double Din Car Stereo Radio Wireless CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto, 7in Touchscreen Car Audio Receiver with Bluetooth,Rearview Camera,AM/FM, GPS Navigation,Mirror Link,Subwoofer,USB/AUX/SWC...
  • [Voice Control Wireless CarPlay]: Double din car stereo apple carplay works with Wireless / Wired CarPlay. No need USB cable, without even taking out your Phone. Double din apple car play radio allows you...
  • [Voice Control Wireless Android Auto]: Double din android auto car stereo works with Wireless / Wired Android Auto. Android auto double din allows you to wake up Google Voice Assistance to make phone...
  • [Free HD Waterproof Backup Camera with Live Rear-View Function]: Double din car stereo with backup camera comes with a rearview camera, supporting Front View/ Live Rear-View. Live rearview function allows...
  • [Upgrade 5.0 Bluetooth & Excellent Sound Quality]: Enjoy wireless streaming of music, calls, MP3 and more with the double din apple carplay bluetooth hands-free system. Apple car play double din has...
SaleBestseller No. 5
Wireless Portable Carplay Screen for Car, 10.26" HD IPS Carplay and Android Auto Screen, Car Touch Screen with 4K Dash Cam, Car Audio Receivers with Backup Camera, GPS Navigation, Voice Control...
  • Wireless Ap*le CarPlay and Android Auto - Once you connect your portable wireless ap*le carplay to your phone for the first time, it will always connect automatically. A smarter, safer, and more fun way to...
  • Safer Driving - The wireless carplay screen uses cameras to capture images of the surrounding area and transmit them to the integrated device in real time. With the help of this car screen carplay, drivers...
  • 10.26 Inch Touch Screen and Real - Time GPS Navigation - Portable android auto with a 10.26 inch high-definition IPS touch car screen with clearer colors, better touch sensitivity and durability,...
  • Mirror Connection - The portable carplay supports smartphone mirror connection function for Android and iOS. Enlarge the small screen content of your phone to a 10.26 inch large screen, which can greatly...
SaleBestseller No. 6
Jzones Carplay Screen for Car, 9" Portable Wireless Carplay&Android Auto, 4K Dash Cam,1080P Backup Camera, Car Stereo Audio Receivers for Car, GPS Navigation Mirror Link, Bluetooth,FM, Siri...
  • WIRELESS APPLE CARPLAY&ANDROID AUTO WITH VOICE CONTROL: Enjoy the convenience of our plug-and-play portable wireless carplay, equipped with advanced voice control technology for hands-free operation....
  • RAPID RESPONSE WITH UHD TOUCH SCREEN&BUILT-IN STABLE CHIPS: Experience swift responsiveness with our UHD touch screen, boasting a 9-inch LCD display that adjusts to any light condition for clear visibility...
  • 4K FRONT CAMERA&1080P WATERPROOF BACKUP CAMERA:4K Front Camera & 1080p Waterproof Backup Camera: The 4K front camera delivers extremely high resolution, enabling drivers to capture clear and detailed...
  • MULTIPLE AUDIO OUTPUT OPTIONS&MIRROR-LINK: With four audio output options—including Bluetooth, FM transmission, AUX output, and built-in speakers—you can customize your audio experience to your...
SaleBestseller No. 7
Thebestsvox 7" Wireless Car Stereo with Apple Carplay & 1080P Reverse Camera,Portable Touch Screen Car Play GPS Navigation for Car,Car Audio Receivers with Mirror Link, Android Auto,Bluetooth,FM, Siri...
  • ✅【Upgrade Wireless & Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto】Connect your phone to the car radio via Bluetooth and wifi for wireless carplay and Android Auto. Simply enter your car, your iPhone will...
  • ✅【Upgrade Bluetooth Stereo & Voice Control】Experience high-quality sound from your phone Bluetooth connectivity; The carplay built-in clear mic allows you to answer the phone while driving, without...
  • ✅【Plug and Play, Fits All Vehicles】Thebestsvox car audio receiver with the suction mount and self-adhesive bracket secures Intelli dash to your dashboard or windshield and can be easily removed and...
  • ✅【Accurate real-time location and GPS】Cruise confidently with the 7-inch HD touch carplay screen, delivering precise real-time location and GPS navigation without a second's delay. Let your in-car...
SaleBestseller No. 8
Nulaxy Car Bluetooth FM Transmitter [2024 Upgraded], 1.44' Display Flexible Gooseneck, Handsfree Call Wireless Music Stereo Audio Player Radio Adapter Car Kit USB Phone Charger, TF SD Card AUX-KM18
126,197 Reviews
Nulaxy Car Bluetooth FM Transmitter [2024 Upgraded], 1.44" Display Flexible Gooseneck, Handsfree Call Wireless Music Stereo Audio Player Radio Adapter Car Kit USB Phone Charger, TF SD Card AUX-KM18...
  • 1.44 Inch LCD Display: Nulaxy 2024 Upgraded KM18 Bluetooth Adapter Aux Input&Output has a 1.44 inch screen for better displaying information like phone calls, FM channels, music, car battery voltage, etc....
  • Flexible Gooseneck: The rotatable Gooseneck of the wireless radio adapter can provide you with an adjustable viewing angle and optimal viewing comfort of LCD display screen.
  • Noise Cancellation&Hi-Fi Sound Quality: Nulaxy noise-cancellation technology dampens the road noise and gives you clear, crisp sound for hands-free calls. Music Streaming ensures crystal clear sound for...
  • Bluetooth V5.0: With the Bluetooth V5.0 technology, the car bluetooth adapter can provide a more stable and faster connecting without intermittent disconnection.
SaleBestseller No. 9
LENCENT FM Transmitter Car Bluetooth Adapter, Wireless Radio Music Adapter Car Kit with 2 USB Charging, Audio Receiver Car Charger MP3 Player, LED Display Hands-Free Calling Support U Disk & TF Card...
  • Crystal Clear Music Streaming: LENCENT T25 is anti- statics designed, and equipped with noise and wind suppressed by CVC technology that can achieve full duplex sound quality. You can stream music on your...
  • Intelligent Dual USB Ports & Safe Charging: Coming with 2 USB ports(5V-2.4A and 5V-1A), you can charge two devices simultaneously. Built-in over-current protection, over-voltage protection, intelligent...
  • Hands-Free Calling & Voice Navigation: Bluetooth provides a stable connection, while Noise Suppression (CVC) technology and echo-cancellation grants an amazing hands-free calling experience. Besides, you...
  • Car Battery Voltage Detection & Blue Ambient Light: The FM transmitter will display car’s voltage when plugged into the cigarette lighter. Keep abreast of car battery health at all times to avoid...
SaleBestseller No. 10
Pyle Car Three Way Speaker System - Pro 6.5 Inch 280 Watt 4 Ohm Mid Tweeter Component Audio Sound Speakers For Car Stereo w/ 40 Oz Magnet, 2.25” Mount Depth Fits Standard OEM - Pyle PLG6.3 (Pair),Yellow/Black
5,417 Reviews
Pyle Car Three Way Speaker System - Pro 6.5 Inch 280 Watt 4 Ohm Mid Tweeter Component Audio Sound Speakers For Car Stereo w/ 40 Oz Magnet, 2.25” Mount Depth Fits Standard OEM - Pyle PLG6.3 (Pair),Yellow/Black...
  • THREE-WAY: The Pyle GEAR three-way speaker is the latest series which has been designed and engineered for consistency and high performance. The 6.5 inch features an eye-catching yellow poly injected cone...
  • LOW IMPEDANCE: The 4 ohm component audio speaker compensates the undersized wire found in many of today’s cars. It also makes the most of every 280 watts peak power w/ 140 watt RMS, your car stereo can...
  • 40 OZ MAGNET: The 3-way car speaker system has 40 oz. magnet structure that completes the package. Helps to provide smooth, loud and detailed sound. Additional features include 60-20KHz frequency and...
  • POWERFUL FEATURES: The non-fatiguing butyl rubber surround keeps your speakers secure and extends its life. Supported by a super film tweeter for sweet highs, 0.5” neodymium dome for mids, and a high...
SaleBestseller No. 11
Portable Car Stereo with Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, Spedal CL786 CarPlay Screen for Car, 7" IPS Touchscreen, Mirror Link...
  • Smart Portable Car Stereo: This 7-inch portable CarPlay and Android Auto device seamlessly connects your smartphone, bringing modern features and apps to your vehicle; perfect for enhancing older cars with...
  • Android/IOS Mirror Link: CL786 supports AirPlay (iOS) and Android Cast (Android), allowing you to wirelessly mirror your device's screen on the HD display; enjoy media, navigation, and other apps with ease...
  • Upgrade SuperLink - The Next Evolution in Screen Mirroring: Our portable CarPlay screen now features the upgraded SuperLink functionality, replacing the previous Android Mirror Cast. SuperLink offers...
  • Bluetooth Stereo Sound Quality: Experience high-quality audio with Bluetooth connectivity; three additional audio output options include AUX connection, FM transmission, and native speaker, ensuring...
SaleBestseller No. 12
Handsfree Call Car Charger,Wireless Bluetooth FM Transmitter Radio Receiver,Mp3 Audio Music Adapter,Dual USB Port Charger Compatible for All Smartphones,Samsung Galaxy,LG,HTC,etc....
  • Music Streaming Adapter & Player: Wireless Bluetooth FM transmitter adapter supports Bluetooth /USB disk/TF card/ MP3/WMA player. With anti-interference performance and CVC technology.Listening to music...
  • More Compatibility: This Bluetooth cigarette lighter adapter can transfer calling/MP3 Music/Cellphone voices to the car radio. Compatible with iPad,iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google, LG, HTC, and Bluetooth...
  • Handsfree Function: The car's Bluetooth adapter with built-in microphone and call-handling features, switches to hands-free mode automatically from music playing status when receiving calls....
  • Car Battery Voltage and Portability: The car aux Bluetooth adapter shows 3 seconds of voltage when plugged into the outlet port. Always keep the battery state health. Then it turns to automatic play mode....
SaleBestseller No. 13
JXMOX USB C to 3.5mm Audio Aux Jack Cable (4ft), Type C to 3.5mm Headphone Car Stereo Cord Compatible with iPhone 16 Pro Max 15 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S24 S23 S22 S21 Note 20, Pixel 4 5 XL, iPad Pro...
  • 【Multi-function Dongle】This USB C to 3.5mm aux cable cord can easily connect your Type C devices to car stereo, home stereo, speaker, headphones or any device with standard 3.5mm audio jack or Aux-in...
  • 【Hi-Fi Sound Quality】This usb c to 3.5mm aux cable cord adopted an advance DAC Smart Chip, offer high-definition audio, powerful noise reduction, you can get higher fidelity sound from it.
  • 【Relief Strain Design】This Cable Can withstand More Than 12000 Bending Tests, Nylon Braided style not only let it look upscale and attractive but also provids maximum's durability.
  • 【Wide Compatibility】 Wider compatibility than others type c to 3.5mm adapters, compatible with most of the type c phones : iPhone 16 16 Pro 16 Plus 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 15 Pro 15 Plus 15 Pro Max, iPad...
SaleBestseller No. 14
Moving in Stereo: The Best of The Cars
753 Reviews
SaleBestseller No. 15
JOYROOM Bluetooth 5.4 AUX Car Adapter[2024 Upgrade] [Stronger Dual Mics& Noise Cancellation] [Multifunction Button& Plug-and-Play] Bluetooth Receiver for Car Music/Hands-Free Calls/Stereo Audio, Black...
  • HiFi Stereo Audio: JOYROOM Bluetooth receiver is equipped with the latest Bluetooth 5.4 technology, optimizing the transmission delay and connection defect problems of the old Bluetooth 5.0. Our Bluetooth...
  • Clearer Calls: The Bluetooth car adapter is equipped with dual microphones working in tandem to collect your voice from 360° for smoother calls. The upgraded CVC8.0 technology and built-in filter IC...
  • Plug and Play: Simply plug it into the 3.5mm auxiliary jack and power it through the USB port! Start your car and the Bluetooth car adapter will automatically pair your phone immediately. And it allows...
  • Multifunction Button & LED Light Design: The independent button designed by the Bluetooth receiver supports one-key up and down song/volume up/down/answer/hang up/call back. Ease of use, no distractions,...
SaleBestseller No. 16
Seulliya USB C to 3.5mm Audio Aux Jack Cable, Aux Cord for iPhone, Type C to 3.5mm Headphone Car Stereo Cord Compatible with iPhone 16 Plus /15 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S23 S22 Note 20, Pixel 5 XL...
  • 【Audio Cable for iPhone 15】Seulliya USB Type C to 3.5mm Aux Cable has completed MFi certification requirements. This iPhone 15 aux cord built with original terminal and smart chip, promise no warning...
  • 【Multi-function Dongle】This Seulliya USB C to 3.5mm aux cable cord can easily connect your Type C devices to car stereo, home stereo, speaker, headphones or any device with standard 3.5mm audio jack or...
  • 【Hi-Fi Sound Quality 】: With an advanced DAC chip, this USB C to aux cable cord supports up to 24bit/96kHz,providing high fidelity stereo audio output and the cleanest sound experience. Enjoy your...
  • 【Plug and Play】This Seulliya Type C to 3.5mm aux cable cord No need to install software, drive, or complex connection mode, plug and play. Let you use the simplest way to enjoy wonderful music...
SaleBestseller No. 17
CD Player Portable,MONODEAL Boombox CD Player with Bluetooth Transmitter,FM Radio & Bluetooth Speaker 2 in 1 Combo,Portable CD Player for Car/Home with Remote Control,Headphone Jack,Support AUX/USB...
  • Bluetooth CD Player:This CD player for home is equipped with 5.0 Bluetooth transmitting and receiving functions, providing stable and fast connection. Unlike other ordinary CD players, it can not only be...
  • Multiple play modes:This is a radio CD player combination with built-in FM radio,range: 76MHz-108MHz.5 different music playback modes, you can play CD mode, Bluetooth mode, FM mode, USB mode, and AUX-in...
  • CD player with remote control:This CD player with speakers supports multiple CD formats (CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA) and 5 equalizers,allowing you to easily enjoy your idol's CDs at home.Equipped with a...
  • Rechargeable cd player:With a built-in 2000 mAh battery,there is no need to install the battery yourself or always plug the charging cable into portable cd player.It can support 12h(Only in FM Radio)of...
SaleBestseller No. 18
Bluetooth 5.3 FM/AUX Bluetooth Car Adapter, JOYROOM【Air Vent Installation & Bass Boost】 3 Ports PD&QC 3.0 FM Transmitter for Car, Radio Bluetooth Receiver for Car HD Calling and Enjoy Music
3,123 Reviews
Bluetooth 5.3 FM/AUX Bluetooth Car Adapter, JOYROOM【Air Vent Installation & Bass Boost】 3 Ports PD&QC 3.0 FM Transmitter for Car, Radio Bluetooth Receiver for Car HD Calling and Enjoy Music...
  • FM Transmitter & AUX Adapter: JOYROOM Bluetooth FM transmitter can be easily used in cars without built-in bluetooth. It doesn't need to be charged, just plug into a 12-volt outlet and tune to a specific...
  • Hi-fi Bass Boost: After self-optimizing the sound, this FM transmitter will transmit high-fidelity, well-balanced audio from your device to the car system. Just press the button "b" to Immerse yourself in...
  • Much Safer Driving Experience: Bluetooth car adapter mounted to the air vent would be closer to your eye level. It is so nice that you don't need to lower your head. Its comparatively bigger button allows...
  • Clearer Calls & Siri/Google Assistant: Enhanced microphone with 2-3 more sound-collecting ports than other car Bluetooth FM transmitter in the market, making sound pickup easier. The latest CVC 8.0 noise...
SaleBestseller No. 19
CD Player Portable Bluetooth 5.1 Desktop CD Player with HiFi Sound Speakers,Remote Control,Dust Cover,LED Display,Boombox FM Radio,USB/AUX for Home,Kids (White)...
  • 【Multifunctional portable CD player】ZYOKATA portable CD player features CD, Bluetooth 5.1, dual stereo speakers, USB disk playback, TF card playback, 3.5mm Aux & headphone jack, FM radio, timer, dust...
  • 【HIFI Dual Speaker】Equipped with Bluetooth 5.1, stable connection, long transmission distance and lower power consumption. This portable CD player can not only listen to music with CD / USB / TF card,...
  • 【Desktop design】 ZYOKATA portable CD player has a 75-degree angle desktop design, no assembly required, placed on the desktop not only saves space but also can be used as a stand-up speaker to play...
  • 【LED display】The portable CD player has seven modes displayed on the LED screen and comes with a remote control for remote control, so you can switch between different modes to your heart's content.
SaleBestseller No. 20
UGREEN 5.3 Aux Bluetooth Adapter for Car, [Greater Connection] Bluetooth Aux Adapter for Car, Bluetooth aux Receiver for Home Stereo/Wired Speaker, 15H Battery Life...
  • Upgraded 5.3 Bluetooth Chip: UGREEN aux Bluetooth adapter for car uses the latest Bluetooth 5.3 chip, aiming to provide faster transmission speed, higher reliability, stability, and lower power...
  • Hands-Free Calling & Sounds Clearly: The Bluetooth aux adapter for the car solves the inconvenience of making a call and the problem of unclear call sound while driving. Just press the big circle button to...
  • Faster Charging and Superior Battery Life: The Bluetooth aux adapter has a battery life of 15 hours no matter whether making calls or playing music. It takes only 2 hours to fully charge the device by...
  • Convenient to Use: The Bluetooth aux can easily be used with car audio systems, speakers, amplifiers. Just plug the adapter into the 3.5mm aux port, and you can easily connect these devices to mobile...

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Choosing the Right Car Audio Crossover

Car Audio Passive & Electronic Crossover

When you hear people talk about car audio, you often hear about head units, amplifiers, speakers, subwoofers, and even car audio batteries and stiffening capacitors. One thing you rarely hear mentioned is the crossover; more often than not, this is a weak link in many car stereo systems. There is no such thing as a car that makes 1000 HP and achieves 100 MPG. Neither is there a speaker that plays 20Hz and 20,000Hz. And yes, when it comes to AUDIO, especially the two-channel audiophile crow that insists that this is possible, but once you put a measuring mic to it, the claims fade away like Joe Biden’s Twitter followers.

The range of the human hearing (20hz – 20khz) is often broken down into three segments when talking about sound reproduction. Those are bass, midrange, and treble, and although there is an upper and lower sub-segment for each, we will stick to those for simplicity’s sake.

If your goal is to build a high-quality car stereo system, you need to consider having a dedicated speaker to play each segment. That is the fundamental principle of an audiophile sound system. You will need a speaker for the bass capable of playing from 20hz to 100hz, this type of speaker is often called a subwoofer. You will also need a speaker that plays from 100hz to 3000hz. That is called a midrange speaker. Last, you will need a speaker that plays from 3000hz to at least 20,000hz. I say at least because it is even better if it plays beyond that. One of the reasons we use choose speakers for each of these frequency ranges is that each can play a given frequency range with excellent efficiency. In other words, a tweeter is not good at playing bass. Neither is a subwoofer at playing treble.

The Role of the Car Audio Crossover

Here is an issue, and that is that the output of the amplifier, for the most part, is full-range (20hz – 20khz). In other words, bass, mid, and high frequencies are all present. Here is where the Car Audio Crossover comes in. The crossover’s role is to split these frequency segments so that each speaker gets the range they are most efficient at playing. That is not as easy as that since there are many different typologies and types. However, regardless of that, there are two things to keep in mind. Those are slope and frequency.

Crossover Slope: In audio, filters are measured in what is known as order. An order equal a 6bd attenuation from the crossover frequency. So if you have a first order or 6db filter at 100hz, the signal will be 6dbs down in amplitude at 200hz. A first-order filter is often not enough to get rid of damaging frequencies, which is why a second-order filter is the most common filter in car audio. Third-order 18db filters are not rare but seen only in tweeters for the most part. Fourth-order 24db crossover is seldom used in car stereo because of phasing issues present in a confined space such as a vehicle.

Crossover Frequency: As previously hinted, the crossover frequency is the frequency where the filter starts to attenuate. Unlike in-home audio, it is not rare to gap the crossover frequencies to attenuate resonance from hard surfaces found in the vehicle. What does this mean? Let’s say that your tweeter and midrange should be crossed at 3500hz. But after taking an RTA measurement, you have a hump center at 4000hz. This is happening because the vehicle is summing the output of the tweeter and midrange. A rookie will try to use eq. A pro would leave the tweeter at 3500hz and take the midrange down to like 3200~3300hz, or until the hump is gone.

Types of Car Audio Crossover

After determining the slope and crossover frequency needed, you must choose a crossover type. And even though audio crossovers come in all shapes, sizes, and prices, they can be grouped into two main categories that being active and passive. The passive crossover requires no power and consist of a combination of inductors, capacitors, and resistors to shape the frequency range a speaker sees from the amplifiers. On the other hand, an active crossover needs to be powered, making it more susceptible to power line noise and distortion. Active crossovers also come in a wide range of typologies. The most common are fixed, programmable, variable, and digital.

Passive Crossover: As the name describe, a passive crossover requires no power. It utilizes coil (inductors), capacitors, and resistors to cut or pass frequencies. Although these are my favorite type of crossover, they are the most hated and misunderstood by the industry. That is because few truly master the design aspect. I like passive crossover because they go beyond filtering frequencies. They are pretty helpful in addressing the electromechanical deficiencies of the driver. Another worth mentioning, passive crossovers can get expensive when you use quality components.

DPS (Digital Sound Processor): These are the latest and greatest, according to some. Yes, DSP crossovers have come a long way not only in affordability but power as well. Most car audio DSP processors nowadays can be controlled via a smartphone app and can take a live sample from the listening environment and make accurate and predictable adjustments. However, they fail to address any electromechanical deficiencies the speakers may show. I think they tend to sound thin, but if you are listening to MP3s, that would not matter anyway.

Variable Electronic Crossover: These are the crossover most people will recognize as an electronic crossovers. Although electronic, it does not utilize a microprocessor. Therefore, for the most part, all signal shaping and filtering are done in the analog domain. These crossovers use pots and sometimes a switch to multiply the frequency. They are very common and affordable, although, as with most things in life, you get what you pay for, so don’t go overly cheap!

Programmable Electronic Crossover: If you are eyeing a high-end electronic crossover, you will likely be looking at a programmable electronic crossover. Rockford Fosgate and AudioControl make the most common pieces in this category. Both companies also employ this technology on their amps. These crossovers use chips or resistors soldered to a small pc board. Programmable electronic crossovers offer better signal-to-noise ratio and broader frequency range and flexibility.

Fixed Electronic Crossover: These electronic crossovers have a fixed frequency and, more often than not, use switches to select highpass, lowpass, bandpass, or bypass. It is rare to find it as a stand-alone unit, but almost a standard option in many amplifiers regardless of cost. Choosing an amp with the right crossover is something to consider.

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