What is a bass blocker and what does it do to my speaker? 

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Thanks a ton! I just purchased a set of super tweeters that came with the capacitors but had no idea how they worked and the manufacturer didn't give any instructions or rather or not I really needed to use them or not didn't help. Great video I'm now a subscriber.

Great video. I actually added a 199uf blocker on my 6.5 door speakers recently. Found that they still play a bit too much bass than i would like. Your crossover point capacitor selection chart is a real good piece of information to have in helping me select a crossover point a bit higher. Thanks for an excellent video with alot of useful information.

exactly what I was looking for, especially the chart. VERY helpful.

Very informative video. Thank you so very much for posting it!

I really needed this, thanks a million! Great info!

That was simple and straight to the point. I can now teach others about this and I will remember it the rest of my life. Thank you.

Excellent explanation. Wish I knew about you when I lived in Pinellas Park.

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Great video!! I'm adding my blockers tomorrow

Thank you, needed to understand that alot more..

Should've include a real live bass demo at the end to see how these blockers actually perform. To alot of us, all the technical stuff goes in one ear and out the other...

Hi can you tell me the name of the crimping tool you used?

Hi, can I replace my component speaker, with Coaxial and still keep the factory tweeter.

I like this. Just bought tweeters for my jeep and lost all channels except my sub channel before I could put anything in. Idk. I went retro with Sony xplode speakers. I know, kinda junk but nice if I dont over power them.

Great Video Keep up the good job !! Needing some help in trying to do a Trimode setup OLDSCHOOL. Speakers are 4" coaxial 2ohm and a Kicker CVT 6.5 2ohm (wired Series) Stereo for each channel. What size Cap and Inductor do need for this set up for this set up @ what roll off 6-12-24DB ? Specs on the Sub are 25-300HZ with no information on the 4"

I see most of the capacitors only handle up to 50 watts RMS. I have 100 watt rms going to each 6.5" speaker on my motorcycle. I don't want the lows distorting the speakers since I play at high volume. Any suggestions?

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Okay this is perfect unfortunately I need the other way around. I have a 10 in sub box that goes in the house that is design for home theater system. The speaker is in excellent condition. But the amp that drives them died so I threw that out. I want to wire a house amp directly to this base been. But I don't want the highs or the mids going through just allowing base only. I know that there's something that I can put on the positive side to the speaker that will only allowed the base to pass through this speaker do you know what it's called? Do you know what I'm looking for? Thank you very much great video by the way

So if I have a 2.5" eight ohm speaker I'd like to add to a home theater speaker for mid range, would I use a 33uf 100v capacitor or could I use a PAC BB-4PR. Wondering what would be best.

just wondering what brand caps are best for this type of audio signal . I know in my tube guitar amps quality and brand make a world of difference

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what kind of meter are you using ? that would be a big help and where could i get one ?

Two summers ago I DIY installed a Pioneer head unit with Infinity corner dash 3" speakers. Do some speakers come with capacitors included?

First off I love your videos and have learned so much! I have a question hopefully you can help me with. I've got a set of Infinity Kappa 1.4" edge driven soft dome tweeters that I want to replace my factory tweeters with (21 Ford Super Duty with the factory B&O audio). I believe the factory Ford tweeters have a base blocker so I'm assuming the tweeter circuit is full range. The Kappa tweeter is part of a component set (90CSX) and the crossover specification on the component set is 5kHz. I didn't want to use the Kappa crossover as it's a large round (hockey puck) that won't fit in my dash. The Kappa tweeters are 2.5 ohm and based on a 5 kHz low frequency cut off, I could use a simple non-polarity 12uF capacitor which would be 5305 kHz cut off. My primary question is I thought that the ideal cutoff range was somewhere between the resonant frequency (Fs) of the tweeter and the actual crossover frequency of 5kHz. I have been unable to find the resonant frequency specifications for my tweeter. Should I just target 5kHz or should I go lower. I feel that 5 kHz would be safe but I don't want to lose lower frequencies if the tweeter can handle it.

What if the 6x9 and the tweeter on on the same channel will the bass blocker take away the mid bass from the 6x9 also like a circuit

Hi do these need to be added at the speaker or behind the radio ? the reason i ask is that i put them behind the radio and now get a turn on pop, would it change if i put at each speaker ?

What bass blockers would you recommend for 3.5 infinity reference speakers. I lost the capasitors that came with the speakers. This is going in the dash of a 5th gen 4runner

Love your vids. I have a question, how do i lower the power going to the smaller speaker in this setup? I have a toyota tundra that i replaced the doors and dash speakers and now the smaller dash speaker is too loud compaired to the door speaker

Question. I have a 02 Ram that has the space for the 3.5” dash speaker but no speaker or wire. If I want to add dash speakers . Do I splice into the speaker wire for front door speakers an add one of theses to the speaker wire for dash speakers. When I bought the truck it used to have a sound system in it an the person took out subs an amp. Door speakers sounds horrible with no bass I have tried to adjust the head unit with no luck so just going to replace everything. Just don’t know how to add dash speakers. Thank you

Nice video, please can I still add a bass blocker to my crossover?

If I run an amplified signal to door speakers, when I put on bass blockers to my 300w speakers, is the bass blockers capping the wattage reaching the mid ranges?

Thank you very much for this video. Do you know from where I can order bennic bipolar 50wv 270uf capacitor for my JBL CLUB3020 3.5" 120W Club Series 2-Way Coaxial Car Speakers. Please let me know. Thanks

What bass blocker do i need for compression drivers?

thank you

So would this distort 6x9 ?? W/O bass blocker , as if it were blown sound coming out clapping. With bass blocker on dash, would it clean up ?? Please help just got new 6.5 kick panel and my problem still exists where it sounds clapping or distorted when bass hits

Would you trust running a compression horn off rear channel on hu with bass blockers, and what happens if you use multiple blockers? The horns I have got frequency response from 500-25,000 hz please respond :-)

What do I use to block high frequency? For my mids that play 90hz to 6khz

I HAVE SEVERAL QUESTIONS. I HAVE BROKEN AMPS AND SEVERAL COMPACTORS WHAT KIND DO I USE TO TAKE OUT BASE? ANY?

Hello would anyone know what size capacitor I should put on my 3.5" speakers ran in parallel with 6x9? And what size should I put on the 6x9?

okay so if i have 2 coaxles 3.5 and 6.5 would that drop the ohms down to 2ohm.. could I use an audio resistor on the smaller speaker to limit its power input and also raise the ohm back to 4ohm?

Quick question. My car has tweeters in it and when the stereo is on and not yet playing music, they make a static-type noise unless I turn the volume down to 0. Is this normal or is there a way to fix this?

I bought the infinity kappa 60csx that comes with tweeters but the crossover that comes with the kit is too big. I want to put my own bass blocker inline with the tweeters but I don't know which capacitor to use. Please point me in the right direction thanks in advance

iam running a 2ohm amp..which my door{6x9 4ohm) and my dash(3.5 4ohm) in parallel which gives me my 2ohm signal...so do i need 4ohm or 2ohm bassblockers for the 3.5 wire

How many volts should my cap be if Im putting it on a 2000watt monoblock amp, on a 3.5" speaker to detect clipping. any idea?

Please help me lol. I have a 2008 mustang. It has 6x8 2.3 ohm jbl speakers in the upper part of the door and it has 8” factory subs in the lower part of the door. What bass blockers should I use for both of these speakers? I have 2 10” kicker subs for my lows so I’m only wanting the 8” in the doors to have mid range bass. I have no idea what I should get? Crutchfield has 150hz, 300hz, 600hz and 5000hz bass blockers. Which of those would you go with to do this?

Might sound like a dumb question, but if you put 2 of those non--polar 10% capacitors in a row... does that double the bass blockage?

Hi how are are you? I have a problem I bought 12" woofers for my stereo and they are playing like 6db higher than the ones I replaced, they produce too much bass in order to play the stereo I have to put the bass control on -4 db to get a decent sound, I wonder if you can recommend me a capacitor to place in to dim the bass out the speakers, and if you sell it, I can purchase it from you? Thank you very much, Luis

do i need a 4ohm one for a 4ohm speaker?

Can I use 6800 uf 10 volt capacitor for my 12inc JBL speaker to increase bass

I’ve got a new car. I want to install a new sub and amp. I’m keeping the factory deck and speakers, however. I want to add bass blockers to my speakers so that they don’t put out the bass. Im going to have to use an in-line converter though to put RCAs to the amp. So being that my radio setting to adjust bass will afford for all speakers including my subs, if figured bass blockers would be the best way. Thoughts on this? And what size would you use for a 6.5 speaker. Thanks man!

Thanks for the video. Have you all worked on a 2016 Honda Accord yet? I'm having some serious noise issues with my system. LCQ1 and Soundstream Picaso Nano 5 channel running 4 6.5s and 1 12" sub.

Where to buy those curve meter units you used?

Hey thanks for the reply. Because of time, I was turning the ANC off through the radio before I start the car. All of the equipment is aftermarket. I will disconnect the ANC mics and see what happens

One of my fav channels. Thanks guys. My kids are finally of age where I can build systems for their own cars and I use your channel to refresh and get back up to speed on all the new tech in car audio. That being said, for my '12 Ram 1500, I have RF 3.5 for the dash that has 120Hz - 22kHz response. Do I need to add bass blocker? I have cranked it and it sounds good. Thank your your time.

Hi.. Excellent video. Wanted to understand that if I wanted to block signals below 100 Hz and the calculator suggests 200 uF capacitor, does this mean the slope will start at 100 Hz? what happens to frequencies below 100 Hz?

Does this work on the frequency or the power or watts going to the speaker. My 5.25 doors and 4x6 rear pillars on my pick up are my concern. I want to add a 10 in. sub and a 50 watt amp. I just noticed the bass is still pushing through the small speakers don't like the distortion on the smaller speakers. I wanna stop the bass not the power going to them. 25x4 watts stereo with sub pre amp outs.

What are these quick connectors called?

please help.. what kind of capasitor should i use for my 4 ohm - 400watt subwoofer ? thank yuo.

I know this is an old video...but I just bought those exact 3" Hertz speakers and I am noticing some buzzing on the bass notes when I turn up the sound. What capacitors did you use for those Hertz speakers?

Should i use a bass blocker on a 05 honda element with four 6 1/2 tow tweeeters in dash and one 12 sub with 500watt amp

Question for a new video, how should my equalizer look/sound? Flat? And how do I know when I should adjust it?

Hey, Harley OEM head units put out this awful bass if you replace speakers with good speakers. Wish I knew what capacitor would take that out.

bro I need your help I want connect a bass filter to my 60 w tweeters used in car so which type of filter or capacitor is better

Hi mate, good info there ;) Ill get shot down for my question now lol if I'm running a 2 channel 2000w amp with a 1000w sub bridged, is there any way I could hook up 2 door speakers to that set up? Maybe with these capaciters or is it a straight no no? Cheers

And I forgot to mention I have the Accord sport. it only came with the 4 speaker setup which is why I got the lcq1. auto mode splits channels 3 and for for a sub output.

I read several and got tired of looking. Why do you put it on the positive side? I've saw them on both and installed on both and can't tell a difference "by ear". Just curious thanks

Without getting too technical, what is a good "size" capacitor to use on a 2 inch speaker (not a tweeter)

Excellent video. Question...why do some bass blockers state 50 volts or 100 volts?

Very nice explanation, its the reason your sound gets distorted if you try to make it loud, but the problem is, i cant seem to find these capacitors anywhere

Interesting... I just changed the door speakers in my lancer including the tweeters in the door pillars, should I have added some BBs as well (the original tweeters didn't have any that I could see)? Plays fine as far as my ears can tell...

I just bought new tweeters for my car and they came with in line crossovers. I utilized the factory location. I cut and splice the factory plug and made sure I used the in line crossovers but now my new tweeters aren't able to go past half volume on my head unit without distorting

Do the bass blockers burn out

Great video. It looks like you were using 4 ohm speakers and it looks like they were wired parallel. If you put the bass blocker on the 3-1/2" only, do you figure the value based on 2 ohms because of the parallel wiring, or do you figure the value at 4 ohms because it is a 4 ohm speaker? Or did I miss something?

Would i need this if i have a hpf/lpf setting on my radio?

if im using a 4 channel with the bass blocker...will the bass blocker burn out or will be affected by the power going through it?

Can bass blockers blow preventing harm to the diaphram

The capacitor doesn't have to be unpolarized, right? Just mind the polarity with the polarised ones

Do bass blocker change tweeter plase

Might have to buy these since I'm running 6.5s on my amp and it's way to powerful lol

Are you in sandiego?

Definitely need those to block bass from 4 inch dash speakers

on the rear speakers 6.5 with no tweeter, can you add a tweeter by soldering into the rear speaker and using the 3.3 capacitor,do you think that will work?

hi ‘ so i was wondering ‘ my brother has a 05 mustang and he got all memphis on his car ‘ his had the subs and door speakers and amps for almost 15 years and still going good ‘ he took the car to get it installed everything to a local shop on 2006 and we notice his front and back speakers were getting alot of bass ‘ that the front ones surround ripped but still play ‘ i checked the 4 channel amp and its in high pass filter ‘ no bass boost anything ‘ what bass blocker can i use he has m-class 5x7 up fronts and on the back the same ‘ he wants to remove the bass from going to all 4 speakers ... stock headunit

What's the difference between those capacitors "Bass blockers" and traditional crossovers?

i have 2 4inch 120watt 4ohm 2ways and 6.5 300watt 4ohm 2ways and 6x9 300 watt 4ohm in my car i connected the 4 inch and the 6.5 together the both running off one wire in each if the doors and the 6x9 are in the rear connected by 1 wire each there powered by the Pioneer DEH-X6900BT and they sound good untill i turn it up i would like to know which type to use but i dont want all the bass to be gone just no distortion when i turn it up can u please help?

where can I download that chart

when it comes down to voice coils. what make a 4 ohm different than a 2 ohm. im just wondering how different are they made?

hey, do you think these will make my speakers sound better if I add them to a blown tweeter? right now the 3.5 tweeter starts to make a farting sound when there's bass, so will adding this make it sound better overall?

Great video guys. But why not just buy some through-hole caps from Mouser or something? Why pay for the Stinger, Audiopipe, Pac, etc name?

advance help. bass blocker are Capacitors at 4.7- 2.2. useful. But it have a Scrapping Sound. not complete block of bass at loud music.

Dean is so cold! I wish I could pick his brain apart for everything in car audio! Other than the Monday show of course....

Great video I just brought a pair of tweeters and saw the caps at the bottom, like wth are those for? lol wasn't sure how to go bout installing em thanks for the tip on the wire sleeves

I just bought 2 pairs of stinger 99uf for my 6.5s coaxial. is 400hz to high? I do have a 15 inch sub

What if your using 3 dollar Project Panels with Dayton Audio Exciters?

I was told by adding a bass blocker to a non Amplified system it will burn out the outputs on the stereo because it changes the load and I was wondering if this is true

I disconnected the ANC from underneath the radio. Happy to say that the sub feedback is gone. Thanks guys. I guess cutting the ANC off from the radio controls by pressing 1,6,power and display didn't actually cut the ANC off.

I have that problem on my truck, it has 3.5 on the dash corners and 6x9 on all 4 doors so this seems like something I'd get

wow great video how do i know which resister to get without that electric device :X