Active x-over Newb : What do you think of my setup?

[Johnny-j5 10+ year member]

First i just want to say hello, im new here //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

So ive been lurking the forums for a bit now and speced out a system which i will be installing in my 07 sti. At first i was just gonna go with a generic passive component set hooked up to a 2channel amp....then after much research i decided to take the plung into an active x-over setup for the tunablility aspects of being able to set cross over points, db slopes etc (still not 100% on tuning, but i learn fast).

Setup:

Kenwood DNX 8120 HU ($750 refurbed)

Kenwood KAC-X4R amp with DSP ($280 w/3 yr warrenty)

Pioneer TS-C720PRS ($220 new)

32 sq ft of raamat and ensolite CCF ($190 from website).

= $1440

I want a HU that is double din, navi and has Ipod controls. From my research it seems the Kenwood DNX series are the way to go (garmin navi, quicker startup than F90BT, good ipod controls, little to no delay in pushing buttons).

Since i want a double din HU with touch screen, that weeded out any good SQ HU (Pioneer DEH 8000 etc) that have active x-overs built in. That made me choose the Kenwood KAC-X4R with DSP. The DSP should give me enough control/tuning abilities to get it to where i like. Also this amp has an active sub output that would allow me to add another channel for a sub later down the road.

Speakers: Ive read a lot of rants and raves about this set. The only bad part being the passive x-over (hence why i want to go active). Seems they have great midbass and decent highs. More important, they will fit in my doors (no more than 2.65").

So can you guys critique my setup? Would anybody change anything? Mainly my speaker choice? I mainly listen to rap/hip-hop, pop, techno, some classic rock, rock, 80's lol.

Thanks in advance!

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[jpexpc 10+ year member]

Tl Dr

 

[Johnny-j5 10+ year member]

huh??//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

 

[hornedfrog1985 5,000+ posts]

SC423- ff1

 

[jpexpc 10+ year member]

SC423- ff1

x9

 

[Johnny-j5 10+ year member]

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif WTF arent those like home theater speakers?? They def wont fit in my door //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

 

[jpexpc 10+ year member]

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif WTF arent those like home theater speakers?? They def wont fit in my door //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

You're joking right?

 

[Johnny-j5 10+ year member]

no joke

http://www.qscaudio.com/products/speakers/dcs/dcs_sc423.htm

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[jpexpc 10+ year member]

no joke
http://www.qscaudio.com/products/speakers/dcs/dcs_sc423.htm

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Fail.

 

[Johnny-j5 10+ year member]

dude, just help me out and stop effin up my thread.....

Okay yea you are the all knowing and encompassing audiophile and im seeking your input. I cannot decipher your audiophile lingo...wtf is sc423 then? Can you give me the company that makes that product? wtf is it? speakers? amp?

 

[hornedfrog1985 5,000+ posts]

lol

 

[RowJoe 10+ year member]

CA.com FTW

 

[hornedfrog1985 5,000+ posts]

Those pioneer speakers are really good for the money.

 

[Johnny-j5 10+ year member]

^^thank you for your input.

Jpexpc anything to add? Or just your usual waste of BW? Thanks for mucking up my greetings thread as well //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

 

[jpexpc 10+ year member]

^^thank you for your input.
Jpexpc anything to add? Or just your usual waste of BW? Thanks for mucking up my greetings thread as well //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

You're welcome. WTF is BW? Do you need a friend?

 

[Johnny-j5 10+ year member]

bandwidth newb

I can has internet...

 

[jpexpc 10+ year member]

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[RowJoe 10+ year member]

Pretty nice stuff there. I'd probably pony up the extra money and just get the sub(s). You'll be able to find resonating areas in your car easily and you'll have some deadener available, unless that was all going to your doors.

Since you're going active, I'd look at these drivers. Yes, it'd be stretching your budget further, but it may save you money in the long run.

Peerless HDS tweeter

SEAS Prestige 27TBFC/G

Usher 8945P

Peerless Exclusive 7"

Seas Prestige woofers

The Dayton Audio reference stuff seems nice too, but the 7" woofer can't be crossed high. Something like the Peerless HDS tweet could handle that, though.