I have never researched or even concidered going active. I assumed it took more then just a 4 channel amp to do it. Don't I need a different head unit or some kind of processor to do it? Also, wouldn't CDT be able to do a much better job tuning it than a ham fisted noob like me?

Checking bcae...

 

Jane and Steeles. there is a McDonalds just past the intersection on Steeles. right before the McDonalds is a audio store. the customer service is very good. he has lots of Rockford and clarion and . and has a wall to test lots of stuff and in different combination

 

All you would need to go active is to pick up a 2way+Sub outboard crossover. A Coustic XM5 or XM6 would be perfect, they are cheap used, and a great quality piece.

 

Turns out 10-3 on Saturdays.

 

I checked ou the XM6 manual...my head started to hurt. I'm struggling with a passive install, that might just drive me nuts fiddling with everything.

 

Go to the Big Blue Box Store in Kingston and ask for Jeff. I can take a listen if you like.

 

Nah man, don't be intimidated. Preliminary settings are:

Sub: 70-80hz

Midrange: 80-100 high pass to 3500-4000hz low pass

Tweeter: 4000hz

That'll get you in the ball park

 

^^yep, what he said...active is easy, and so much better. Usually with comps I'll start with the passive's cross over points and slope as listed in the manual (if it's listed) and then adjust to my liking as I listen to the system.

 

I may have an active xover to.... although I am not convinced that's the issue.

 

That would be great!!! Do you work usually work weekends?