Coming back into Car Audio, help me on my new front stage.

[Jdm94Coupe 10+ year member]

Ok here is the background story. I ran 2 sets of JL XR 6.5" Components in my old bmw, alpine 9887 HU, memphis mca5004 on the mids/highs.

What I want now, is a component set superior to what i had before with both component sets. If not, then as long as it is better then the old set of xr's in volume, clarity, etc.....

I just got a alpine iva-205 from a buddy of mine and he gave me a set of jl xr 5.25 component CROSSOVERS only.......

1. Is the Alpine IVA-205 capable of running active if i ever decided to experiment with that??

2. Can I make my own set of components based off the crossovers I currently have? Or will i not be able to get the sound I want from these crossovers?

3. My girl works at BBUY so i can get a good deal on some stuff i need, some things they dont carry..... I'll probably get a four channel from them and bridge it most likely.

BTW, the new vehicle is a lincoln aviator......

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[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

wouldn't use anything from bbuy .look at cdt audio if you like anything hit me up

 

[Jdm94Coupe 10+ year member]

wouldn't use anything from bbuy .look at cdt audio if you like anything hit me up

just for a mid/highs amp..... not components.....

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

oh ok got a budget ?

 

[Jdm94Coupe 10+ year member]

oh ok got a budget ?

Less then $500 for sure. I was thinking around $300 or so though. But I'm in no rush so I can pay more if need be.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

SQA 2130 very nice amp hit me up for a price

 

[Jdm94Coupe 10+ year member]

SQA 2130 very nice amp hit me up for a price

ohhh i thought you meant a price for components..... i already have the amp covered....

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

i can do components too,what do you need

 

[Jdm94Coupe 10+ year member]

i can do components too,what do you need

#1 . something with a warranty

#2 . something with a very smooth tweeter, that can still get loud enough for me not to need rear speakers

#3 . something with very sharp, aggressive mid bass

#4 . something able to handle 150 on each side, daily

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

these Super 2.2 Cast 6.5” 2 Ohm Sub-bass 2way new from me with warranty pm me for a price

 

[Jdm94Coupe 10+ year member]

these Super 2.2 Cast 6.5” 2 Ohm Sub-bass 2way new from me with warranty pm me for a price

I forgot the guys name who I talked to about those, he said he thought they wouldnt have enough "volume" for me. have you personally heard those before? i think he was a cdt dealer as well. its just so hard to pick out components and pay soo much money and have never heard them before. i wish i could hear these in person.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

look at my signature ,my set up will be just what you want and need .i run 200+ watts rms on mine each side .the es 010 tweets ,es 6mo mids and the es200 us these mids crossovers.and you can add the upstage tweets if you like too.

http://www.cdtaudio.com/series/tweeters/es-010.htm

http://www.cdtaudio.com/series/crossovers/es200us.htm

http://www.dealtime.com/es6mo-cdt-audio-65/mTsIl_j8hmwmMWQoDRUNyQ==/info these mids

 

[Jdm94Coupe 10+ year member]

look at my signature ,my set up will be just what you want and need .i run 200+ watts rms on mine each side .the es 010 tweets ,es 6mo mids and the es200 us these mids crossovers.and you can add the upstage tweets if you like too.ES 010

ES 200US.htm

Es-6mo Cdt Audio 6.5" 2-way Pro Component Speakers Mids Tweeters Crossovers - Car Speakers and Subwoofers - DealTime these mids

got any videos of your setup?

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

nope sorry only video's are in competition doing burps sorry.but i can tell you they are loud ,very loud

 

[keep_hope_alive Premium Member]

THe W205 isn't active capable.

No need to use the crossovers if you buy a proper component set. It will come with some. Alpine Type-R are an option if you can get them at cost.

Speakers will only sound a good as the install. If you want it to sound great, spend more effort on install than speakers.