HU x-over vs Amp x-over

[j_beau_13]

I tried a search on this but came up short so I'll ask yall. Is it better to use the x-over on the HU or the amps. I always thought it was better using the amps but I was told that the HU is more accurate due to it being digital. What do yall think?

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[azbass 5,000+ posts]

they pretty much do the same thing for a passive system.

but if you are running an active system that's a different story, and I would use the HU if capable or an external active x-over.

 

[j_beau_13]

From reading up on passive and active I would say I'm using passive x-overs.

I have an Alpine F250 running 2 6x9's and 2 6.5's and an Alpine M500 running a single 12" Type R.

Does it hurt to set both the HU and amp x-overs on the same frequency or is that just overkill?

 

[gunz4me 10+ year member]

It depends on the amp in question. Some budget level to mid level amplifiers have HORRIBLE built-in crossovers. For example: my Coustic XM6 is light years ahead of the built-in crossover on my Crossfire BMF1000d!

 

[j_beau_13]

What about the Alpine amps?? And I also forgot to mention I got a Pioneer HU.

 

[mcsoul 10+ year member]

I set both in case my headunit loses power, and thus all of it's settings.

 

[Rich B 5,000+ posts]

If they cover the same frequencies I would use the HU so I could adjust the setting from the front seat.

 

[j_beau_13]

thanx for the help guys...//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif