The problem is changing for better parts may not always give you a better sound. The crossover is designed with all the parts contributing to give the sound the designer intended. If you change one the balance is changed and you have to know what to do to restore it. That is if you want the kind of sound you have now, just better. Don't underestimate the improvement you can get by "tweaks". Changing the internal wiring on my Spendor S 100s to the same type as my main cables [Cardas] gave a considerable improvement without altering the "voicing" of the speaker. I contemplated both going through the existing crossover and going to active drive but decided the problems were more than I wanted to deal with.
B&W Matrix 802s3 Xover upgrade
I have the matrix 802series3 speakers and have a problem with a crossover. Ill have it fixed but for not much more money would love to totally rebuild the Xovers with higher quality parts and really push the envelopwe on the performance of the speakers. The question is:
Has anyone done this and do you think they will out perform the Nautilus 802's. I was going to upgrade to the Nautilus but this could be cheaper and better. I know the after market outboard xovers by other manufacturers such as Northcreek music boost the performance. I love these spkrs and want to keep them.
Has anyone done this and do you think they will out perform the Nautilus 802's. I was going to upgrade to the Nautilus but this could be cheaper and better. I know the after market outboard xovers by other manufacturers such as Northcreek music boost the performance. I love these spkrs and want to keep them.