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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jcsaudio" data-source="post: 8597725" data-attributes="member: 673752">I have an Audio Control DQ61 fed by the factory radio running a passive 2-way component setup up front and coaxial speakers in the rear with a 12' sealed subwoofer. I have a JL Audio Twk 88 DSP fed from the ****** sync ford radio in my regular cab pu running an an active 2 way setup with a small JL sub sealed. I have a Pioneer radio with an Audio Control EQX running a two way active component setup up front via Audio Control EQX with coaxial in the rear and a 10' ported subwoofer in a 14 Sienna.In my opinion they are all great setups and yeah, Audio Control stuff is old school analog and expensive, but it's quality stuff that can net you great sound in the right application if you know what you are doing. The JL Audio Twk 88 DSP is just awesome with its individual parametric EQ for each speaker and time alignment too. The software is so easy to use after an initial learning curve but it won't make up by itself for the factory EQ from Ford, which thankfully in my Mazda isn't an issue. I also love my DQ61, which is about the easiest most basic but effective factory radio integration device to set up. I'm able to turn the time alignment on and off during play and the difference in sound it makes is huge. You literally just turn a knob to get the time alignment to where it sounds best for the front stage and subwoofer, simple but effective.Like the previous pointed out, each vehicle will make your speakers sound different. Proper door preparation/sound deadening and good quality amplifier, speaker, and especially wiring is key. I also use REW RTA with a mini DSP microphone to tune my setups, which if you do not know is a free but very effective RTA software program. Also consider Mini DSP 6x8 or the Cadence DSP 4.8 if you are on a tight budget but have to have a DSP.In my opinion the AudioControl DQ61 is the way to go if you are using a passive crossover and just want a simple and effective way to get some time alignment and basic EQ and you don't want to spend hours tuning or spending money on cables and more amplifiers. They also have a free app with an RTA for the DQ61, which when I checked with REW was pretty accurate. Consider the NVX X series line of speakers for a really nice passive component system but stay away from their amplifiers. Those components are made by SB Acoustics; a very good manufacturer of raw Hi Fi speaker drivers.</blockquote>

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