CROSSOVERS
223xs
Stereo 2-Way/Mono 3-Way Crossover with XLR Connectors
The secret to making speakers sound great lies with the crossover you use. With the dbx® 223xs Crossover you'll get great performance, ultra low-noise, rugged reliability and four decades of dbx knowledge and expertise in building the world's finest processors. The 223xs uses precision filters to separate the audio signal and direct the correct frequencies to your loudspeaker drivers. By directing only the specific frequency bands to each speaker driver the 223xs leaves your amplifiers free to use their full power on the usable signal eliminating distortion and giving your PA system a cleaner and better sound.
- Frequency range
- to 90 kHz
- FREQUENCY RANGE
- Dynamic range
- >106 dB
- DYNAMIC RANGE
- Weight
- 1.7 kg
- WEIGHT
Supplied and supported in Pakistan by KYAF, the official HARMAN Professional distributor.
AT A GLANCE
Specifications
- to 90 kHz
- Frequency range
- >106 dB
- Dynamic range
- 1.7 kg
- Weight
- Selects normal
- Low-frequency driver
- Balanced >50k Ω, unbalanced >25k Ω
- Impedance
- 1.75" H X 19" W X 6.9" D
- Dimensions
- XLR
- Inputs
- 90 kHz, +0/-3 dB
- Frequency Response
| Input Connectors | XLR (pin 2 hot) |
|---|---|
| Input Type | Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered |
| Input Impedance | Balanced >50k Ω, unbalanced >25k Ω |
| Max Input | >+22dBu balanced or unbalanced |
| CMRR | >40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz |
| Output Connectors | XLR |
| Output Type | Impedance-balanaced/unbalanced, RF filtered |
| Output Impedance | Balanced 200 Ω, unbalanced 100 Ω |
| Max Output | >+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2k Ω or greater |
| Bandwidth | 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.5dB |
| Frequency Response | 90 kHz, +0/-3 dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Ref: +4 dBu, 22 kHz measurement bandwidth |
| Signal-to-Noise (Stereo Mode) | >94dB (Low Output), >91dB (High Output) |
| Signal-to-Noise (Mono Mode) | >94dB (Low Output), >93dB (Mid Output), >91dB (High Output) |
| Dynamic Range | > 106 dB, unweighted, any output |
| THD+Noise | < 0.004% at +4 dBu, 1 kHz; < 0.04% at +20 dBu, 1 kHz |
| Interchannel Crosstalk | < -80 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Crossover Frequencies (Stereo Mode) | Low/High: 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting) |
| Crossover Frequencies (Mono Mode) | Low/Mid: 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting); Mid/High: 45 to 960 Hz or 450 Hz to 9.6 kHz (x10 setting) |
| Crossover Filter Type | Linkwitz-Riley, 24 dB/octave, state-variable |
| Low cut Switch | Activates 40 Hz Butterworth, 12 dB/octave high-pass filter, one switch per channel. |
| Phase Invert Switch | Inverts the phase at the output, one switch per output. |
| x1 / x10 Switch | Multiplies the low-high(mono: low/mid and high/mid) crossover frequency range of the front-panel markings by a factor of 1 or 10, one switch per channel. |
| Mode Switch | Selects stereo/mono and 2/3-way operation |
| LF Sum Switch | Selects normal (stereo) or mono-summed low frequency operation and disables Ch 2’s low output phase invert LED to indicate that this output is not operational in the LF sum mode. |
| Indicators | Stereo Operation (Green); Mono Operation (Yellow); Low Cut (Red-per channel); x10 (Green-per channel); Phase Invert (Red-per output) |
| Operating Voltage | 100 VAC 50/60 Hz; 120 VAC 60 Hz 230 VAC50 HZ |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) |
| Power Consumption | 15W |
| Power Connector | IEC receptacle |
| Dimensions | 1.75" H X 19" W X 6.9" D (4.4cm x 48.3cm x 17.5cm) |
| Unit Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Shipping Weight | 2.5 kg |
| 223xs | 234xs | |
|---|---|---|
| Input Connectors | XLR (pin 2 hot) | XLR |
| Input Type | Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered | Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered |
| Input Impedance | Balanced >50k Ω, unbalanced >25k Ω | Balanced >50k ohm, unbalanced >25k ohm |
| Max Input | >+22dBu balanced or unbalanced | >+22dBu balanced or unbalanced |
| CMRR | >40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz | >40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz |
| Output Connectors | XLR | XLR |
| Output Type | Impedance-balanaced/unbalanced, RF filtered | Impedance-balanaced/unbalanced, RF filtered |
| Output Impedance | Balanced 200 Ω, unbalanced 100 Ω | Balanced 60 ohm, unbalanced 30 ohm |
| Max Output | >+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2k Ω or greater | >+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2k ohms or greater |
| Bandwidth | 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.5dB | 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.5dB |
| Frequency Response | 90 kHz, +0/-3 dB | 90 kHz, +0/-3 dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Ref: +4 dBu, 22 kHz measurement bandwidth | Ref: +4 dBu, 22 kHz measurement bandwidth |
| Signal-to-Noise (Stereo Mode) | >94dB (Low Output), >91dB (High Output) | >94dB (Low Output), >93dB (Mid Output), >90dB (High Output) |
| Signal-to-Noise (Mono Mode) | >94dB (Low Output), >93dB (Mid Output), >91dB (High Output) | >94dB (Low Output, Low/Mid Output); >92dB (High/Mid Output); >88dB (High Output) |
FOR DESIGNERS AND INSTALLERS
Downloads
- ZIP223xs CAD drawing frontZIP · 163 KB · updated: Apr 2026
- ZIP223xs CAD drawing rearZIP · 158 KB · updated: Apr 2026
- PDF223xs Cut Sheet-EnglishPDF · 1.54 MB · updated: Apr 2026
- PDF223xs Owner's Manual-FrenchPDF · 1.13 MB · updated: Apr 2026
- PDF223xs Owner's Manual-SpanishPDF · 1.06 MB · updated: Apr 2026
- PDF223xs Owner's Manual-EnglishPDF · 2.32 MB · updated: Apr 2026
dbx's own files, opened here on the KYAF site.

223xs
Stereo 2-Way/Mono 3-Way Crossover with XLR Connectors
DESIGN
Everything at the back of the box.

FEATURES
What the 223xs brings.

The secret to making speakers sound great lies with the crossover you use. With the dbx® 223xs Crossover you'll get great performance, ultra low-noise, rugged reliability and four decades of dbx knowledge and expertise in building the world's finest processors. The 223xs uses precision filters to separate the audio signal and direct the correct frequencies to your loudspeaker drivers. By directing only the specific frequency bands to each speaker driver the 223xs leaves your amplifiers free to use their full power on the usable signal eliminating distortion and giving your PA system a cleaner and better sound.
The dbx 223xs is a dual channel crossover with all the features you would expect from a professional product. It features Linkwitz-Riley 24dB per octave filters, independent output gain controls for level matching, output phase inversion, 40 Hz low cut filter, and optional mono summing of the low frequency (subwoofer) output. Everything in the design exudes great precision from the solid "click" controls to the high quality XLR inputs and outputs.
WHERE IT WORKS
Applications
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