B2 ref active with no DSP?

[West1 10+ year member]

Ive got a zapco 165x4 and don't want to put up the funds for a DSP.

Would running a 6.5 component system without crossover or DSP on an NEX4100 sound better than passive crossover setup? I understand I can't dial in for best sound but would the speakers sound better than a passive setup?

Im stuck on:

A) Active setup. Zapco to B2 ref mids and tweets. Connect 6x9 coax directly to HU for rear doors.

B) Zapco to a pair of 6.5 components. B2 ref and need to buy a 2nd set of components (not to picky for rear set).

Tyvm for the suggestions!

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[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Active and no rears. You won’t miss them

The HU should get you pretty far. Just can’t fine tune

 

[West1 10+ year member]

Active and no rears. You won’t miss themThe HU should get you pretty far. Just can’t fine tune

I don't understand the No Rear scenarios. Does having rear speakers throw off front stage or something?

I've been told by a few people and have read front stage is the way to go.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Stereo is 2.1. Left and right. Not rear. They will destroy the imaging if not done right and you can’t do them right.

 

[West1 10+ year member]

Stereo is 2.1. Left and right. Not rear. They will destroy the imaging if not done right and you can’t do them right.

Got it, Tyvm!