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Dayton Audio XO2W-2.5K 2-Way Speaker Crossover 2,500 Hz

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Part #260-142

Dayton Audio XO2W-2.5K 2-Way Speaker Crossover 2,500 Hz

Dayton Audio
Part #260-142  
Model: XO2W-2.5K
The Dayton Audio line of 2-way crossovers were designed using a second order (12 dB/octave) Linkwitz-Riley alignment. Dayton Audio metallized polyester film capacitors are used in both the high and low-pass sections.
Key Features
  • Designed using 12 dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley alignment
  • 18 gauge inductors were used to keep DC resistance to a minimum
  • Allows low-pass section use of 4 or 8 ohm woofers
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Dayton Audio XO2W-2.5K 2-Way Speaker Crossover 2,500 Hz

The Dayton Audio line of 2-way crossovers were designed using a second order (12 dB/octave) Linkwitz-Riley alignment. Dayton Audio metallized polyester film capacitors are used in both the high and low pass sections. 18 gauge inductors were used to keep DC resistance to a minimum. A unique design feature of the low pass section allows use of 4 or 8 ohm woofers, perfect for building D'Appolito style or multi woofer 2-way systems. The high pass crossover frequency is rated for an 8 ohm load. All components are glued or fastened down to eliminate buzzing and vibrations. The high quality blue PC board uses a back plate for added rigidity and eyelet holes for easy mounting. Available in a variety of crossover points. 300W power handling. Board measures: 6-1/2" W x 4-1/4" H x 1-3/8" D. Terminals are 0.205".

Product Details

BrandDayton Audio
ModelXO2W-2.5K
Part Number260-142
UPC844632045141
Unit of MeasureEach
Weight1

Product Specifications

ConfigurationAssembled Board Only
Crossover Type2-Way

Specifications

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Why did you choose this?
Parts Express Store

Looked at where the frequency response of the Dayton Audio DMA105-8 4" speaker and decided that was a good point for the crossover. The Linkwitz-Riley design is one of the better designs.

BobC

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Bruce W.

Right specs good price

Dwight M.

Research

Rupert V.
Hi, I'm torn between choosing this and the Dayton Audio DSA175-8 6-1/2" for a Bookshelf speaker application. My main goal is clear bass (no distortion) with reasonable mids. I am confused (as a newb) because this motor design doesn't have a vent unlike the Dayton, but these are made of Aluminium cast frame, which is generally known to be superior while the Dayton model is just stamped steel. However, I also notice the magnet size is smaller on this one. Assume that they will be driven by the 2.5Khz crossover that PE sells (X02W-2.5) along with a vintage AIWA tweeter. All things being equal and given my thought process, which one would YOU recommend and WHY? Thank you.
Peerless by Tymphany 830990 6-1/2" GFC Cone HDS Woofer
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Peerless by Tymphany 830990 6-1/2" GFC Cone HDS Woofer
designermonk
Dayton Audio XO2W-2.5K 2-Way Speaker Crossover 2,500 Hz
Dayton Audio XO2W-2.5K 2-Way Speaker Crossover 2,500 Hz
Dayton Audio DSA175-8 6-1/2" Designer Series Aluminum Cone Woofer
Dayton Audio DSA175-8 6-1/2" Designer Series Aluminum Cone Woofer

Best Answer: My personal preference would be for the Peerless woofer for the following reasons:
- GFC is more rigid than the coated paper and typically will give a "cleaner" sound
- the Peerless will be able to give you a lower extension once it's in an enclosure

To be completely honest, though, I don't think you're going to go wrong with either. Both will work well with the crossover you've chosen, and the frame isn't going to make an audible difference at this size. Hope this helps.

Samuel B.

Hi Samuel, thank you for your reply, but the Dayton I've mentioned here has an anodized Aluminium cone. So, which one is better (now)? Thanks for your time :)

designermonk

My apologies, I was looking at the wrong woofer. As a general rule, I tend to go with the more rigid cone; in my most recent project, I used 2 HiVi M8a 8" Aluminum / Magnesium Woofers which are accurate at lower registers. After comparing the spec sheets, I would definitely go with the DSA 175-8. It's response is more flat and I suspect will be more accurate. I would also suggest using it in a ported enclosure to take advantage of it's wide range.

Samuel B.
I'm looking to buy a pair ofDayton Audio B652-AIR, however I want to install a crossover. I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to crossovers though. Will these work well with those, or should I look at a different crossover. Thanks
ChanceShaw

Best Answer: I would not recommend crossing that tweeter any lower than about 4,500 Hz. We do have a Dayton model at this frequency, but you may also need an L-Pad for the tweeter attenuation as well.

MattP
Can I use 4ohm tweeters on these? If so, what are the potential side-effects of doing so?

Using an 8ohm woofer as well.
DaveP

Best Answer: You can use a 4ohm tweeter if it will still appreciate a different crossover point. (usually lower). You have an "S" after tweeter--I hope you mean one per speaker box. If there are 2 of them per box--wire them in series to get an 8ohm load and they will be happy.

Joe from San Francisco
Can I pair this tweeter with Peerless by Tymphany 830990 6-1/2" GFC Cone HDS Woofer and Dayton Audio XO2W-2.5K 2-Way Speaker Crossover 2,500 Hz? This will be my first project, I was going to just build a cabinet for a full range driver but I guess I want to check this instead.
Peerless by Tymphany D19TD-05 3/4" Poly Dome Tweeter
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Jose H.
Peerless by Tymphany 830990 6-1/2" GFC Cone HDS Woofer
Peerless by Tymphany 830990 6-1/2" GFC Cone HDS Woofer
Dayton Audio XO2W-2.5K 2-Way Speaker Crossover 2,500 Hz
Dayton Audio XO2W-2.5K 2-Way Speaker Crossover 2,500 Hz

Best Answer: You get a better frequency response by using a tweeter and woofer separately. A full range woofer is limited to a narrow range more on the low end. An 8" woofer can give lows that sound just as good as a 12 or 15, if paired in a well designed cabinet and crossover. Using a 6.5 driver may have a hard time getting good clean lows.

BRANDON CAMPBELL C.
Hello all..recently i bought this tweeter XT25TG30-04, RS180P-4 7" and Dayton Audio XO2W-2.5K 2-Way Speaker Crossover 2,500 Hz, Do these work together well?
Peerless by Tymphany XT25TG30-04 1" Dual Ring Radiator Tweeter
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Dayton Audio XO2W-2.5K 2-Way Speaker Crossover 2,500 Hz
Dayton Audio XO2W-2.5K 2-Way Speaker Crossover 2,500 Hz
Dayton Audio RS180P-4 7" Reference Paper Woofer 4 Ohm
Dayton Audio RS180P-4 7" Reference Paper Woofer 4 Ohm

Best Answer: What i was told is that on the blue two way crossover boards, the tweeters are supposed to be 8 ohms,
So when u put a 4 ohm tweeter on it it doubles the crossover frequency. The crossover frequency will be at 5000hz which your mid will cover up to that

Nathan R
Novice needing help with components. Planning to use these along with the Dayton DC28FS-8 to make a pair of 2 way monitors. Looking to keep things simple by using the XO2W-2.5K to handle crossover at 2500Hz. And even though this driver has plenty of bass in a sealed configuration, considering porting the box to unlock lower frequencies (since no additional subwoofer will work with the space). My only previous building experience is with the Overnight Sensation MTMs and many wood working projects. But as for the guts, a little hand holding is needed. Do these all play well together? Recommendations on any aspect of this configuration are greatly appreciated!
HiVi M6N 6" Aluminum/Magnesium Midbass
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HiVi M6N 6" Aluminum/Magnesium Midbass
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Dayton Audio DC28FS-8 1-1/8" Silk Dome Shielded Tweeter
Dayton Audio DC28FS-8 1-1/8" Silk Dome Shielded Tweeter
Dayton Audio XO2W-2.5K 2-Way Speaker Crossover 2,500 Hz
Dayton Audio XO2W-2.5K 2-Way Speaker Crossover 2,500 Hz

Best Answer: Fabulous tweeter... I did the measurements. 2500 Hz is OK crossover at 12 dB/octave (but you can go lower with sharper crossover and give the tweeter more of the tone compass). Aside from loudness (called "efficiency"), few issues about matching drivers and none you need to worry about; you need a tweeter that is more efficient than the woofer and an L-pad to knock it down to your taste.

Ben A.
What will the impedance be with both mid and tweeter at 8 ohm?

If I use both an 8 ohm tweeter and an 8 ohm woofer, what will be the load to the amp be
jamnhshsipa

Best Answer: 8 ohms. =)

The crossover splits the power between the two drivers but the sum will always be 8 ohms. (give or take frequency dependent irregularities in the drivers.)

AlonzoTG
Noob here. Would this crossover be a good pairing for this set up, if not any suggestions? Thanks.
Ryan O.
Dayton Audio ND16FA-6 5/8" Soft Dome Neodymium Tweeter
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Dayton Audio TCP115-8 4" Treated Paper Cone Midbass Woofer 8 Ohm
Dayton Audio TCP115-8 4" Treated Paper Cone Midbass Woofer 8 Ohm
TPS3116D2 Class D 2.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Amplifier Board 2 x 50W + 100W with Filter and Volume Controls
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Best Answer: Hey. The tweeter resonance frequency is little over 2000hz so you would want crossover point to be double of that so i recomend looking for crossover that is 4000hz. But the sensitivity between tweeter and woofer is very different. You would want to match up sensitivity as close and possible between tweeter and woofer. And I recommend finding tweter and woofer that has greater sensitivity than 88db closer to 90 db if not more. But that will increase the price of the woofer and tweeter. The greater the sensitivity the easier is to drive the speakers therefore you do not need much power from the amplifier.

Bogdan S.
I am looking to build a small budget set of bookshelf speakers. I cannot locate any pertinent info on how to determine the optimal point to crossover for my setup when looking at prebuilt. I feel that for the two speakers selected 2,000 is far too low as the tweeter starts at that range, but 3,000 is too high as the midrange will extend too far past the point where it will still provide good sound. Will 2,500 be the best available range for these speakers?
johnyriff
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Dayton Audio DSA175-8 6-1/2" Designer Series Aluminum Cone Woofer
Dayton Audio DSA175-8 6-1/2" Designer Series Aluminum Cone Woofer

Best Answer: The 6 inch speaker you selected has a good response all the way to 5k A cross over point anywhere between 2k-3k is a user preference.

Zac T.
I'm upgrading Dayton T652 Air towers with a crossover. Which one would you recommend for best results?
matvey v.

Best Answer: We do not recommend changes to the crossover since it will void the warranty, and the system was designed for the setup that it has our of the box. You might try on our TechTalk forum though to see what others have experimented with if you are okay with voiding the warranty.

Greg T. staff

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