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RE: How many people are NOT upgrading their crossover in the Maggie 1.6s

I have contemplated a new crossover in my 1.6 using all 'stock' values but new, and with hopefully upgraded parts.
Something like Clarity SA would be fine for caps,
Removing a bunch of connections and fuse would be a close 2nd while a new inductor is a problem for me.

ALL the aircores available are non-optimum and can have a DCR as little as 1/2 the stock iron core.
This will 'tip' the frequency balance towards the low frequencies. I suspect it would also have a minor effect on the crossover point.

I'd have to check my spreadsheet, but using online calculators, I designed a new aircore of optimum proportions = same number of layers as turns per layer AND about 5% less DCR than the stock coil, while being made of a higher gauge wire for better power handling and complete immunity from saturation. A winding core can be fabricated using standard PVC Dimensions.
Finding a pre-made inductor like that? Best of luck.
If anyone is interested, write me. The wire buy is daunting and getting non-respooled wire requires about a 12lb buy, which is a HUGE amount of wire......enough for a bunch of coils.

Building a winder? That is quite a project and not for the faint of heart.
Too much is never enough


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