Bass blockers?

cptnsolo77 · Post by **cptnsolo77** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:23 am

Anyone used them before? They are meant to protect your speakers from bass distortion, does that mean it cuts on the bass response? Saw them in crutchfeild.Me confused......

Wolfman213 · Post by **Wolfman213** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:33 am

From what I understand, it's a resistor or capacitor (someone correct me) that prevents a certain frequency from reaching your speaker. For instance, if you are running a source directly to your tweeters, a bass blocker would help. The audiophiles will correct and/or elaborate on this.

audiovibe · Post by **audiovibe** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:53 am

Wolfmans hit the nail on the head, the factory Tweets have them though I'm not sure where the cutoff is. I am however not a big fan of them, mabye they are different the last time I used them wasabout 15 years ago.All About Bass BlockersWhat are Bass Blockers?Bass Blockers are typically used in car audio applications where small speakers are being powered from a full range amplifier. Bass Blockers significantly reduce audible distortion and speaker damage caused by excessive bass. They are especially useful with small diameter speakers and tweeters such as those located in the passenger door and dash of an automobile. By smoothly attenuating low audio frequencies, Base Blockers allow the full potential of an audio system to be realized. Bass Blockers are typically installed in-line with the positive speaker lead. InstallationBass Blockers can be installed at any location between the audio head end / amplifier and speaker. However, the blocker should be installed in the positive side cable to avoid any potential grounding loop problems. The Bass Blocker is simply wired in series with the speaker connection. This connection can be made by cutting the positive speaker wire and using a (removed) splice to connect the blocker inline. The head end or amplifier wiring harness is an ideal location for the Bass Blockers to be installed. The (removed) splice connectors should be crimped using a standard crimp tool designed for insulated connectors.If you don't want to use the (removed) connector, cut the speaker lead at a convenient location, then insert the unit on the positive speaker lead and insulate the connections. Bass blockers are not directional, so the orientation of the Bass Blockers on the positive speaker leads is not important. The Bass Blocker should be tied to a solid support using a wire tie. http://bassblocker.com/Aron

cptnsolo77 · Post by **cptnsolo77** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:05 am

Thanks guys. That clears things up.