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<blockquote data-quote="dsw1204" data-source="post: 8639512" data-attributes="member: 663807"><p>I would say ever since about the year 2005 or so that almost all car manufacturers started integrating everything with the car audio controls. And, because of this, it is nearly impossible to purchase a new aftermarket head unit and install it. Thus, your best bet, as stated earlier, is to get a DSP (Helix, Mosconi, JL, MiniDSP, etc.). That is a good start.</p><p></p><p>One of the better upgrades, and least expensive, would be to sound deaden your car, the doors at least. You will see a big improvement is sound, even with stock speakers. After that, your options are wide open. You can choose amps, component speakers (or raw drivers if you decide to go active).</p><p></p><p>Oh, yes, you have the option of staying passive (keeping the crossovers that come with your component speakers) or going active (this is where YOU set your crossover points either with a DSP or from the amplifier), and each channel of your amplifier is driving ONE speaker driver...unlike when going passive each channel of your amplifier will power your right front components [both your mid-bass drivers and tweeters], left front components, etc.). This is a very simplified description and going active is much more involved, but hopefully you get the point.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dsw1204, post: 8639512, member: 663807"] I would say ever since about the year 2005 or so that almost all car manufacturers started integrating everything with the car audio controls. And, because of this, it is nearly impossible to purchase a new aftermarket head unit and install it. Thus, your best bet, as stated earlier, is to get a DSP (Helix, Mosconi, JL, MiniDSP, etc.). That is a good start. One of the better upgrades, and least expensive, would be to sound deaden your car, the doors at least. You will see a big improvement is sound, even with stock speakers. After that, your options are wide open. You can choose amps, component speakers (or raw drivers if you decide to go active). Oh, yes, you have the option of staying passive (keeping the crossovers that come with your component speakers) or going active (this is where YOU set your crossover points either with a DSP or from the amplifier), and each channel of your amplifier is driving ONE speaker driver...unlike when going passive each channel of your amplifier will power your right front components [both your mid-bass drivers and tweeters], left front components, etc.). This is a very simplified description and going active is much more involved, but hopefully you get the point. [/QUOTE]
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