Loudspeaker passive crossover and L-pad calculator Loudspeaker passive crossover and L-pad calculator

Quick start

Estimate first-order crossover parts and L-pad power loss.

  1. Enter impedance and crossover frequency
  2. Set attenuation and power entering the L-pad
  3. Review component values and resistor dissipation

Loudspeaker passive crossover and L-pad calculator

Estimate first-order crossover parts and constant-impedance L-pad resistance and power loss.

Calculator settings

Ideal resistive load, first order onlyParts describe separate first-order high-pass and low-pass branches (6 dB per octave), not a complete measured speaker design. The L-pad assumes constant resistive impedance. Enter power at its input, not power delivered to the loudspeaker or amplifier nameplate power. Dissipation is a calculation, not a safe resistor rating: allow thermal margin and check component specifications. At zero attenuation omit both resistors.
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Result

High-pass crossover capacitor
7.96 µF
Low-pass crossover inductor
0.509 mH
L-pad series resistor
2.34 Ω
L-pad parallel resistor
19.39 Ω
Total resistor dissipation
24.9 W
Series resistor dissipation
14.6 W
Parallel resistor dissipation
10.34 W
Electrical power delivered to the loudspeaker
25.06 W

Loudspeaker passive crossover and L-pad calculator online

Calculate first-order loudspeaker crossover capacitor and inductor values, plus L-pad attenuation resistors and their required power rating.

The result is an engineering or planning estimate. Verify critical dimensions, prices, limits and safety requirements before making a final decision.

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