dbx 223xs Stereo 2-Way, Mono 3-Way Crossover

Name: dbx 223xs Stereo 2-Way, Mono 3-Way Crossover
Brand: dbx
Rating: 4.5 (8 reviews)

Stereo 2-Way, Mono 3-Way Crossover

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A Super-versatile Crossover!

The dbx 223xs is a fully versatile crossover that's perfect for any professional live sound rig. The 223xs is capable of either 2-way stereo or 3-way mono operation. Equipped with 24dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley filters, the 223xs gives you the steep crossover bands you demand. Each output features an independent level control and phase inversion switch, as well as a 40Hz low-cut filter. For use with a subwoofer, the 223xs also includes a low-frequency output summing option.

dbx 223xs Crossover Features at a Glance:

2-way stereo, 3-way mono operation
24dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley filters
XLR inputs and outputs
Low-frequency summing for subwoofer output
x10 range switch on both channels
40Hz highpass (low-cut) filter both channels
Phase reverse switch on all outputs
Individual level controls on all outputs
Stereo/Mono status LEDs indicate the selected mode
dbx 2-year parts and labor coverage

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Tech Specs

Number of Channels: 2
Modes: 2-way (Stereo), 3-way (Mono)
Filter Types: Linkwitz-Riley
Filters: 24dB/octave
Crossover Frequencies - Stereo: 45Hz-960Hz/450Hz-9.6 kHz
Crossover Frequencies - Mono: 45Hz-960Hz/450Hz-9.6 kHz
Inputs: 2 x XLR
Outputs: 4 x XLR
Rack Spaces: 1U
Height: 1.75"
Depth: 6.9"
Width: 19"
Weight: 3.7 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number: DBX223XSV

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I use a pair of these 223XL crossovers to control a large (for home use, about 8 cu.ft., ) system including 4 classic Smaller Advent woofers, user choice of Bozak B209b aluminum midranges OR 4 Advent fried egg tweeters (as midranges...these things never really tweeted) and an EPI inverted dome tweeter (to be replaced soon with a Human tweeter of similar design). It's marvelous to be able to adjust the sound profiles and set the gains. With each driver operating only in its intended range (and none of them ever stressed) there is very little distortion. The amplifier complement to this system is Soundcraftsmen MA2002 on the woofers, Son of Ampzilla on the mids (operating almost always in Class A mode) and a choice of tweeter amps. Into the various loads (4 ohms nominal for woofers, 8 for mid and tweet) this works out to about 500 watts/channel, with no amp ever having to respond to a sudden fast attack while it is simultaneously delivering a lot of current to some low frequency. Typical setpoints are woofer-to-mid at ~300 Hz and midrange to tweeter at ~2500. These drivers were used in their manufacturer's intended systems at down to ~300 Hz and down to ~1800 Hz, respectively, but that was with simple 6 db/octave slopes. At 24 db/octave, nothing is ever stressed. I traded in an Ashley crossover for this one because it had a bass cut-off...no need with this system, with in-the-box resonance about 35Hz and slow acoustic suspension roll-off below that. In principle, I should run directly from A/D converter into the crossovers, but as a matter of convenience I use a Soundcraftsmen preamp (that probably should be re-capped).

Likes: it's analog. Dislike: the frequency selectors come in unusual steps...e.g., 6 detents for 240 to 350. What's that? 110 Hz/6 = about 17 Hz.

As a former working musician, I adopted the bi-amping used in sound reinforcement for my home stereo decades ago. Separating that last low octave of power-hungry bass from the mains makes all the difference.

During a recent revamping of my stereo, I replaced the existing active crossover with a dbx 223xs from Sweetwater. I am extremely pleased with the results.

The dbx is very quiet and the filtering is quick (frequency wise) and phase-friendly. I am also a fan of an all analog signal path, so I passed on DSP-based units to avoid running the signal through an A/D to DSP to D/A. Old School: keep it simple, keep it analog.

A modified Hafler DH-110 preamp feeds the dbx which feeds an 800W classAB Crown (from Sweetwater) to a JBL Pro Cinema 8-cubic-foot sub with an 18 inch JBL 2245H driver. Pure clean bass that you feel almost more than you listen to. The mains are driven with a NAD 90W/ch into JBL Studio 530s. I will occasionally swap Elac UB5s, but slightly prefer the compression driver in the JBLs. A simple analog signal path from source to speaker: mostly discrete components, analog opamps and large bi-polar DC rails. Plenty of room for the signal to breathe. My current crossover point is 75Hz.

The sound is stunning. Bi-amping makes the system sound better than the sum of its parts.

I always appreciate Sweetwater.

great unit for operation and sound quality. has one of the worst turn off thumps i have ever seen in a piece of electronics. that could be eliminated by better circuit design.

Great crossover. It will add rt.& lf. lows together to use as mono subwoofer....

We had a gentleman named Jimmy Shanks come out to our church to help us with a problem with our sound. He told us the problem and gave us Sweetwater's phone number. My husband spoke with Trevor at Sweetwater. He was very nice, respectful and knowledgeable. He helped us with everything we needed and got it shipped right out to us. Not only that, he called us to see how everything was working. That's good customer service.

Thank you Trevor and Sweetwater.
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