Linkwitz-riley Crossover Calculator -
| Expectation | Reality | | :--- | :--- | | "I want a sharp cut-off." | Use LR-4 (24dB). | | "My tweeter is fragile." | Use LR-4. LR-2 lets too much bass through. | | "I want the best time alignment." | Use LR-4. It has superior step response to Butterworth. |
Most modern high-end active speakers (like those from Neumann, Genelec, and Kii Audio) use LR filters (usually 4th or 8th order) for this reason. Linkwitz-Riley Crossover Calculator
Whether you are designing a three-way studio monitor or a two-way bookshelf speaker, using a is the first step toward achieving a flat,相位线性 (phase-linear), and neutral sound stage. | Expectation | Reality | | :--- |
