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<blockquote data-quote="keep_hope_alive" data-source="post: 6869847" data-attributes="member: 576029">You mention buying an ACTIVE amp.&nbsp; That is tough - since most amps don&#039;t have crossover points in the mid/tweeter range.&nbsp; Hence the comment on a x1/x10 crossover frequency multiplier switch.&nbsp; Not many amps have that feature.&nbsp; Also, to get bandpass crossovers in an amp is also expensive.&nbsp; Audison LRx amps have those features - for a grand or more. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gifThe discontinued Alpine PXA-H701 lets you have 8 channels for an active three way front stage, sub, and mono rear fill.&nbsp; You can get them used with the RUX-C701 controller for around $400.&nbsp; Great flexibility but you want an Alpine HU to control the volume.&nbsp; Audison BitOne is another great 8 channel processor.You can certainly go active for less, but as you&#039;ve seen you need flexible crossovers, time alignment is bonus, and EQ of some sort.&nbsp; The Pioneer 800PRS and 880PRS or the new DEX-99RS let you go active inside the HU.&nbsp; Nice pieces by Pioneer IMO.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="keep_hope_alive, post: 6869847, member: 576029"] You mention buying an ACTIVE amp. That is tough - since most amps don't have crossover points in the mid/tweeter range. Hence the comment on a x1/x10 crossover frequency multiplier switch. Not many amps have that feature. Also, to get bandpass crossovers in an amp is also expensive. Audison LRx amps have those features - for a grand or more. [IMG]//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif[/IMG] The discontinued Alpine PXA-H701 lets you have 8 channels for an active three way front stage, sub, and mono rear fill. You can get them used with the RUX-C701 controller for around $400. Great flexibility but you want an Alpine HU to control the volume. Audison BitOne is another great 8 channel processor. You can certainly go active for less, but as you've seen you need flexible crossovers, time alignment is bonus, and EQ of some sort. The Pioneer 800PRS and 880PRS or the new DEX-99RS let you go active inside the HU. Nice pieces by Pioneer IMO. [/QUOTE]

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