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<blockquote data-quote="Cptdisco" data-source="post: 8825129" data-attributes="member: 687654"><p>This might be long winded but I know some of you guys geek out on this stuff so here goes..</p><p></p><p>Started with an old setup I had..</p><p>Pioneer MVH 210-EX Double din </p><p>RCA Preouts3 (2V)</p><p>Built-in AmplifierMOSFET 50W x 4 </p><p>Easy EQ (EEQ) Preset Equalizer</p><p>D/A Converter24-Bit</p><p>Time Alignment (CD-MC20 required)Auto</p><p>Crossover NetworkHPF/LPF</p><p></p><p>MTX 500.1 2OHM amp-300 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (500 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms w variable lo pass filter etc</p><p></p><p>2- 2ohm 12” Rockford shallow mount R2s in sealed box- under rear Seat of my ram</p><p></p><p>Heres where it gets interesting…</p><p>Speakers sound pretty good, truck came with upgraded Alpine sound system. Was thinking of trading out the 3.5” dash speakers to get some his up front, turns out they are not working. When I pulled the speakers, I found “base” model junk speakers. This made me curious so I started pulling door panels.. lo and behold I have</p><p>JL C2-650CW components up front 4Ohm</p><p>JL C2-650X coaxial in the rear 4ohm</p><p>This was a nice surprise to find these nice speakers but I know they’re not working to their full potential…</p><p>The only thing I can think of is that the previous owner took what was easy to grab and replaced the tweeters with the base 3.5” speakers and never connected them to the aftermarket head unit. No sign of crossovers either, guess they took those too.</p><p>Based on what I’ve found, I’d sssume I need the tweeters for the components and a crossover for each.</p><p>a) what would be my best options to go with based on what I already have?</p><p>b) can I power the speakers from my head unit or do I need 2 amps, one for speakers one for subs</p><p>c) if I do need two would my current amp be better to power subs or speakers</p><p></p><p>Any opinions/input appreciated… TIA!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cptdisco, post: 8825129, member: 687654"] This might be long winded but I know some of you guys geek out on this stuff so here goes.. Started with an old setup I had.. Pioneer MVH 210-EX Double din RCA Preouts3 (2V) Built-in AmplifierMOSFET 50W x 4 Easy EQ (EEQ) Preset Equalizer D/A Converter24-Bit Time Alignment (CD-MC20 required)Auto Crossover NetworkHPF/LPF MTX 500.1 2OHM amp-300 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (500 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms w variable lo pass filter etc 2- 2ohm 12” Rockford shallow mount R2s in sealed box- under rear Seat of my ram Heres where it gets interesting… Speakers sound pretty good, truck came with upgraded Alpine sound system. Was thinking of trading out the 3.5” dash speakers to get some his up front, turns out they are not working. When I pulled the speakers, I found “base” model junk speakers. This made me curious so I started pulling door panels.. lo and behold I have JL C2-650CW components up front 4Ohm JL C2-650X coaxial in the rear 4ohm This was a nice surprise to find these nice speakers but I know they’re not working to their full potential… The only thing I can think of is that the previous owner took what was easy to grab and replaced the tweeters with the base 3.5” speakers and never connected them to the aftermarket head unit. No sign of crossovers either, guess they took those too. Based on what I’ve found, I’d sssume I need the tweeters for the components and a crossover for each. a) what would be my best options to go with based on what I already have? b) can I power the speakers from my head unit or do I need 2 amps, one for speakers one for subs c) if I do need two would my current amp be better to power subs or speakers Any opinions/input appreciated… TIA! [/QUOTE]
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