Most of my home audio speakers include an external "resistor in a cup" that is wired in parallel with a resistor on the crossover board (which is inside the speaker). This external resistor functions as a "tilt" control for the tweeter; that is, changing this resistor has more effect at 10 kHz than down at 2 kHz (my tweeters are typically crossed over between 1 kHz and 2 kHz). This allows some tailoring for room acoustics, associated equipment, and personal preference and is imo more transparent than using an off-the-shelf adjustable L-pad.
Speakers with external parts, gimmicks or serious?
So I’ve seen, very rarely, speakers that allowed users to change the crossovers by swapping parts. Some by having external hookups to a resistor or capacitor. This isn't just having an external crossover, but having the crossover specifically designed to swap parts in and out. Kind of like some of the high end phono preamps that require jumpers or parts to be swapped.
In theory this would give a lot of flexibility in treble balance but also sound quality. What do you think, would this be a real game changer, or is it better to have this control elsewhere.
Best,
Erik
In theory this would give a lot of flexibility in treble balance but also sound quality. What do you think, would this be a real game changer, or is it better to have this control elsewhere.
Best,
Erik