going active

[orioles26 10+ year member]

Is there something wrong with the kicker rs because it seems like some of you think i should change them. I dont paln on changing speakers with the car i currently have which ill probally keep for 2 more years. But then again i never that i would have bought half the stuff i have in my car now.

 

[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

no it's just that they are components and that passive xover was designed for them to perform optimally. going active ate best you may only see marginal improvements

 

[bikinpunk 10+ year member]

I went active on my rainbows. With all the r&d they went through and a crossover setting at (I believe 3.8khz). I set the range from 63-2.8khz on my active setup and can tell a much bigger difference than before. The speakers really have more "warmth" to them. Hard to describe, but it is definitely an audible difference.

I decided to go active for numerous reasons, future active setup ability being the largest. Now I won't have to worry about buying component sets or passive x-overs. My choices are larger now that I can pick & choose tweets, & mids to fit my needs/desires.

Another plus is that you're not limited all the time to the tuning. If you have a song that you want to change crossover frequencies on you can go ahead and do it. Control from up front > minimal control from the amp.

If you can, go active. If you need or want to upgrade your speakers you can, and you won't be limited to choice.

 

[req 5,000+ posts]

just be warned. if you do it, and you dont see improvements, then i dont want to say i told you so. it will be fun tho

 

[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

i don't think the op has the ability to do a good active setup judging by his posts but that is just my opinion

 

[orioles26 10+ year member]

What makes it a good active setup besides setting the crossovers for the mids/ highs. I already think it sounds good but since i have a 4 chnnel amp and plan on getting the 880prs i just figured id give it a try.

 

[iceteebone 5,000+ posts]

What makes it a good active setup besides setting the crossovers for the mids/ highs. I already think it sounds good but since i have a 4 chnnel amp and plan on getting the 880prs i just figured id give it a try.

eqing it and setting up your time alignment. also selecting good crossover points and slopes, having your speakers aimed good etc.