Going Active with an AQ4x90?

[MONSONwarrior Premium Member]

I kinda wanna go active for greater control and was thinking I could maybe do it with the AQ4x90, I'm going to be buying a 2200d so it'd be nice to have matching amps. I was looking at all of the controls and it looks possible but would like another opinion. It'll eventually be active on a pair of CDT-61T. The only thing I may have a problem with is my HU is only a 3 band EQ, any thoughts on that? I don't really know all that much about what I need to go active, just how to control the different crossovers.

here's the amp: Audioque: Amps: AQ4X90

here's the speakers: CL-61T - CDT Audio Classic 6.5" 2-Way Component Speakers

here's the HU: Jensen VM9223 DVD receiver at Crutchfield.com

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[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

Its easier to go active from the HU. SQ gurus recommend tuning at the HU level rather than letting your amp filter the frequencies.

You have to set the amp to full crossover anyways. Its got a fixed 12db slope.

 

[MONSONwarrior Premium Member]

Its easier to go active from the HU. SQ gurus recommend tuning at the HU level rather than letting your amp filter the frequencies.
You have to set the amp to full crossover anyways. Its got a fixed 12db slope.

so should I just stick with passive? I really don't want to change my HU, I bought it before I was really into audio but had to cut part of my dash for it.

 

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

I would change the HU anyways, but thats just me. If your happy with it then keep it and run passive. Heres a good read:

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/subwoofers/492579-mid-bass.html

 

[MONSONwarrior Premium Member]

I would change the HU anyways, but thats just me. If your happy with it then keep it and run passive. Heres a good read:
http://www.caraudio.com/forums/subwoofers/492579-mid-bass.html

if I decide not to go active can you recommend some passive comps that will take 240?

 

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

Im sure I could find something. Whats your budget? You also have the option to go active with an external crossover.

Cadence CVL6-KN Component Systems - Car Speakers at Onlinecarstereo.com

Alpine SPX-17PRO Component Systems - Car Speakers at Onlinecarstereo.com

Something like this would work:

AudioControl EQX Car OEM EQ Equalizer+2-Way Crossover: eBay Motors (item 140465970508 end time Nov-13-10 15:08:30 PST)

KICKER KQ30 Bass/Mid/Treble Crossover EQ 30 Band NEW - eBay (item 130441824079 end time Nov-07-10 13:42:24 PST)

 

[MONSONwarrior Premium Member]

I'm liking that EQX but should I just run that as my settings and not mess with anything but gain on the amp?

 

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