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<blockquote data-quote="blazian87" data-source="post: 8320794" data-attributes="member: 574798"><p>If you go sub-less, yes you can use a 4 channel amp and still be able to run 2 tweeters, 2 midranges, and 2 midbasses. Active means running the signal through an active filter BEFORE you amplify it, whereas a passive setup is amplified full range then cut with filters. It takes alot more work to get active speakers to sound good but can create great imaging if done right. Passives are pretuned by manufacture and you have no control except EQing. Passives are the easiest way to get a good sound and requires less channels. 3 way Active would need a channel per speaker.. So 6 channels. I would not even suggest that because it's way too complicated for a beginner. If you're set on 6 speakers though, you can buy a nice 3 way passive component set and just run a powerful 2 channel amp. That would be pretty kickazz as long as you place them in good locations and treat your doors.</p><p></p><p>Get a 4 channel amp, run the first two channels with a 2 way component set through a passive crossover, then run the 8" midbasses active and just dial it in with the built in crossovers on the amp (Just like how you would do with a sub). And get a good headunit.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="blazian87, post: 8320794, member: 574798"] If you go sub-less, yes you can use a 4 channel amp and still be able to run 2 tweeters, 2 midranges, and 2 midbasses. Active means running the signal through an active filter BEFORE you amplify it, whereas a passive setup is amplified full range then cut with filters. It takes alot more work to get active speakers to sound good but can create great imaging if done right. Passives are pretuned by manufacture and you have no control except EQing. Passives are the easiest way to get a good sound and requires less channels. 3 way Active would need a channel per speaker.. So 6 channels. I would not even suggest that because it's way too complicated for a beginner. If you're set on 6 speakers though, you can buy a nice 3 way passive component set and just run a powerful 2 channel amp. That would be pretty kickazz as long as you place them in good locations and treat your doors. Get a 4 channel amp, run the first two channels with a 2 way component set through a passive crossover, then run the 8" midbasses active and just dial it in with the built in crossovers on the amp (Just like how you would do with a sub). And get a good headunit. [/QUOTE]
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