Design the crossover that is judged as "best" and win the drivers and cabinets!
Entries from both individuals and teams are welcome (see rules for details).
SYSTEM INFORMATION: The system is a 2-way sealed-box far-field mini monitor operating above 100 Hz.
FRD and ZMA files will be provided for the drivers in the enclosure. Design your crossover using this data. Measurements have been made on the drivers in the cabinet that is offered as a prize to the contest winner.
CROSSOVER TYPE AND DESIGN RESTRICTIONS:
The crossover may use passive or active circuits.
Passive crossovers should be designed using Xsim, WinPCD, or PCD.
Active crossovers can be designed using any free software. FIR DSP is not allowed. The use of feedback around a driver is not allowed.
Crossover designs that are created using commercial software or purchased (e.g. Madisound LEAP design) are not allowed.
Crossover designs (active and passive) must use component values that can be sourced from vendors without further modification.
ENTRY SUBMISSION RULES: Crossover designs may be submitted by an individual or a "design team".
Only one submission per individual or design team is permitted.
The deadline for submission of entries is 9pm Pacific Time on Oct 9, 2015.
Contest entries should be submitted via Email to: [email protected]
By submitting a crossover design you (and all members of the design team) agree that it may be distributed freely and publicly and that your name(s) (or internet pseudonym) may be announced as the contest winner.
Entries may not be submitted by panel judges, Burning Amp organizers, Dayton Audio or Parts-Express employees, or their relatives.
WHAT TO SUBMIT WITH YOUR ENTRY: The name and contact information of the submitter and all design team members.
The software used to create the crossover design.
Information on the crossover must include:
> the magnitude (SPL) and phase of the driver responses with the crossover connected to the system.
> the system sum (SPL) with the crossover connected to the system.
For Active crossovers: include a complete description of how the crossover will be implemented (active circuit diagram, DSP signal flow, etc. including details of all filter stages, amplifier gains, etc.)
For Passive Crossovers: include a detailed crossover circuit. Please supply component values and their tolerances.
NOTE: A single design file that provides all required information can be submitted as an attachment (e.g. the PCD worksheet). Individual files are also acceptable.
ELIGIBILITY AND JUDGING CRITERIA: A winning design and a first runner-up will be chosen by the judging panel.
Submissions that do not provide all the required information listed under "what to submit" may be removed from further consideration without notice.
In order to claim the contest prizes, you or a designated design team member must be present at the 2015 Burning Amp on Saturday, October 17 in Redwood City, CA. In the case that the representative for the winning entry is not present, the first runner up, if present, will be awarded the prizes. In the case that no award can be made, the prizes will be turned over to the Burning Amp raffle.
EXCEPTIONS AND RULE CHANGES: Exceptions to the above rules and restrictions may be granted upon request.
Rules may be changed or clarified at any time.
Any exceptions or rule changes will be announced publicly and will apply equally to all entries.
A special thanks to Parts-Express for donating the drivers for this contest! Please consider patronizing PE for your DIY audio needs by visiting: http://www.parts-express.com