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

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.

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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
Get the dbx 223xs crossover, and prepare your live rig for any configuration!

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223xs Spec Sheet
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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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Use a pair for triamplified 3-way stereo crossover....works well.

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.
by PSR from Louisiana on

Dbx223 x-over

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.
by james snyder from urbana il on
Music background: sound engineer, electronic hobbist.

Top quality gear

Great crossover. It will add rt.& lf. lows together to use as mono subwoofer....
by Mark Friedrich from Md on
Music background: Sound engineer ( Younger days)

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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.

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by Pastor Ray Gaines from Sherman Full Gospel Church on

Church Sound Management

Is a great tool, sound is very clean, I like what it does.
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