Detail 01
24 dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley filters
Provides steep crossover slopes between frequency bands.
Product detailSKU #1297873816390
dbx223xs Stereo 2-Way/Mono 3-Way Crossover
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A rackmount analog crossover for stereo 2-way or mono 3-way studio and live sound systems, with steep Linkwitz-Riley filtering and per-output control.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio or live sound systems needing stereo 2-way operation
- Mono 3-way sound-system configurations
- Subwoofer setups that need mono-summed low-frequency output
- Users who want independent output levels, phase inversion, and 40 Hz low-cut filtering
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Systems that do not require an external crossover
- Configurations beyond stereo 2-way or mono 3-way operation
- Installations without XLR connectivity
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
x10 range switch
Multiplies the crossover frequency range by 10.
Detail 03
LF sum
Selects normal stereo or mono-summed low-frequency operation.
Detail 04
Per-output level and phase controls
Each output has its own level control and phase inversion switch.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm whether your system needs stereo 2-way or mono 3-way operation.
- 02Check that the 45–960 Hz or 450 Hz–9.6 kHz crossover ranges suit your system.
- 03The 40 Hz low-cut filter is a 12 dB/octave high-pass filter.
- 04Verify your available AC operating voltage: 100 V, 120 V, or 230 V as specified.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the dbx 223xs run a stereo 3-way system?
No. The supplied specifications state stereo 2-way or mono 3-way operation.
02Does it support a mono subwoofer feed?
Yes. Its LF Sum control selects normal stereo or mono-summed low-frequency operation.
03What kind of connections does it use?
It uses gold-plated XLR inputs and outputs.
04Is there a low-cut filter?
Yes. Each channel has a 40 Hz Butterworth, 12 dB/octave high-pass low-cut filter.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSize & weight
- Bandwidth
- 20Hz to 20kHz, +0/-0.5dB
31 detailsOther
- Max Input Level
- >+22dBu balanced or unbalanced
- Rear Panel
- x10: Multiplies the crossover frequency range by 10, one switch per channel
- Signal-to-Noise (Ref
- +4dBu, 22kHz measurement bandwidth) Stereo Mode >94dB (Low Output); >91dB (High Output) Mono Mode: >94dB (Low Output); >93dB (Mid Output); >91dB (High Output)
- Mid/High
- 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting)
- Stereo Mode
- Low/High: 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting)
- Tier
- new
- Mono Operation
- Yellow LED
- Low Cut
- Red LED per channel
- Operating Voltage
- 100 VAC 50/60 Hz; 120 VAC 60 Hz 230 VAC 50/60HZ
- Frequency Response
- 90kHz, +0/-3 dB
- Max Output Level
- >+20dBu balanced/unbalanced into 600 ohms or greater
- Category Source
- detail
- Operating Temperature
- 32F to 113F (0C to 45C)
- Filter type
- Linkwitz-Riley, 24 dB/octave, state-variable
- Mode
- Selects stereo/mono and 2/3-way operation.
- Phase Invert
- Red LED per output (3 per channel)
- Front Panel (Low Cut)
- Activates 40 Hz Butterworth, 12 dB/octave high-pass filter, one switch per channel
- Dimensions
- 1.75" H X 6.9" D X 19" W (4.5cm x 17.5cm x 48.26cm )
- Korena Special
- false
- Dynamic Range
- >106dB, unweighted, any output
- Weight
- 3.7 lbs. (1.7 kg)
- Connectors
- XLR
- Type
- Electronically-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
- Power consumption
- 15W
- Stereo Operation
- Green LED
- Mono Mode
- Low/Mid: 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting)
- Source Id
- site51297873816390
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Impedance
- Balanced 60 ohm, unbalanced 30 ohm
- LF sum
- Selects normal (stereo) or mono-summed low frequency operation.
- THD + Noise
- Interchannel Crosstalk: CMRR: >40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz
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