Unlock the full potential of your PA system with the dbx 223XSV Crossover, a professional-grade processor designed to deliver ultra-low noise, precise filtering, and rugged reliability. With over four decades of dbx expertise, the 223XS ensures that each speaker driver receives only the frequencies it’s designed for, giving your amplifiers the freedom to perform at maximum efficiency and producing cleaner, distortion-free sound.

This dual-channel crossover supports stereo 2-way or mono 3-way operation, making it versatile for a wide range of live, touring, and installed sound applications. It employs Linkwitz-Riley 24dB/octave filters, the professional standard for seamless frequency separation and phase coherence.

The 223XS offers independent output level controls, phase inversion switches, 40Hz low-cut filters, and optional mono summing of low-frequency signals, giving you precise control over your sound system. High-quality XLR inputs and outputs and rugged controls make it a tour-ready, reliable solution for demanding environments.

dbx 223XSV Features

  • Stereo 2-way / Mono 3-way operation selectable via mode switch

  • XLR balanced inputs and outputs for professional connectivity

  • Linkwitz-Riley 24dB/octave filters for accurate frequency separation

  • Independent output gain controls for level matching

  • Phase reverse switches on all outputs

  • 40 Hz high-pass (low-cut) filter on both channels

  • Mono summing of subwoofer outputs for low-frequency management

  • x10 range switch on both channels

  • Stereo/Mono status LEDs for easy operation

  • CSA NRTL/C approved and CE compliant

  • dbx 2-year parts and labor warranty

dbx 223XSV Specifications

Input Connectors XLR (pin 2 hot)
Input Type Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Input Impedance Balanced >50k ohm, unbalanced >25k ohm
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 ohm, unbalanced 100 ohm
Max Output >+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2k ohms or greater
Bandwidth 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.5dB
Frequency Response < 3 Hz to > 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 3.7 lbs. (1.7 kg)
Shipping Weight 5.4 lbs. (2.5 kg)
List price: $362.50
Price: $290.00
SKU: DBX223XSV
Catalog: 
Processors & DSP
Brand: 
DBX
Dimensions: 22 in × 12 in × 3 in
Weight: 8 lb