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Enclosure for a 1u rack unit

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PSUSith

Discussion Starter · Feb 16, 2014

I'm not sure which forum to put this in - I thought this might be appropriate since it's more of a "build" question than an equipment question. I am bi-amping my front speakers, and bought a Behringer CX3400 active crossover to split the signal for my highs/lows. The unit came highly recommended, but it is designed to be rack-mounted (as are 99% of the active crossovers available). I have all of my equipment on a nice horizontal shelf, including my individual amps. I don't like the look of rack-mounted equipment since it looks "unfinished" if it's not in a rack. Is there an enclosure I can buy for the unit that will turn it into more of a "traditional" component? Preferably one with a gloss black finish since most of my components are gloss-black.

Thanks in advance!

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petew

· #2 · Feb 16, 2014

It's hard to stack pro gear with consumer boxes since the rack ears make the pro box 19", where all your other stuff is probably closer to 17" wide. Maybe put some black electrical tape over the rack ears so the xo looks narrower.

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PSUSith

Discussion Starter · #3 · Aug 20, 2017

Reposting to see if anything new has come up in the last three years. I got a new receive (LX-801) that has Bi-amp capability on the fronts, so I tried it and it's okay, but not as good as using a dedicated cross-over. So I'm looking to go back, but I'd really like to make my cross-over look like the rest of my system.

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MississippiMan

· #4 · Aug 20, 2017

Some Rack Companies offer Custom Cutout Face plates.

Try this Jobber:

http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/products/enclosures/?gclid=CPCpmvHW5tUCFQi2wAodFzgHSQ

Using a Dremel Tool w/Cut-off Wheel, carefully Trim off the Rack Ears then File down the edges

I'd bet you could then send them your existing Enclosure specifications, and they could make you an enclosure w/Face-plate your current Cross-Over could slide into, leaving you with only a ever so slightly recessed control surface.

But those Rack ears.....dey gotta go!

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sam_adams

· #5 · Aug 20, 2017

PSUSith said:
Reposting to see if anything new has come up in the last three years. I got a new receive (LX-801) that has Bi-amp capability on the fronts, so I tried it and it's okay, but not as good as using a dedicated cross-over. So I'm looking to go back, but I'd really like to make my cross-over look like the rest of my system.

The rackmount ears come off the CX3400. You can cut some thin Aluminum sheet to size. Drill some holes. Paint them black. Then attach them to the unit. If you make a good job of it, it will look stock.

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