New HU or Crossover

[FISHKILLER 10+ year member]

Hello guys. Been building my stereo for a few months now and have run into a little problem. As of now I have a pair of Lms Ultras 18 in aero ported box powered by a pair of DC 2ks strapped, also have two sets of Image Dynamics xs 68 tweets and xs 65 mids up front powered by JL 450/1. MY head unit is a Pioneer DEH something, I forget the model number. It has a clean signal all the way to 62, which is wide open according to my DD1. I have been using my JL amp as my active crossover for my IDs. I have it sounding great to me, loving it so far.

Here is my situation. I have been wanting a touch more power for my mids and highs. As of now I am giving my 6.5 75 watts a piece and my tweets about 40 watts a piece. After hearing how clean my subs sound and how nice my DC 2ks are, I ordered a DC175.4. I thought I could use this amp as my active crossover as I am with my JL, such is not the case.

I need to purchase an electronic crossover or a new HU that I can crossover with. I can not do it with my current HU. Which is a better option do yall think, Crossover with HU or crossover with a separate electronic crossover?

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[d77543020 10+ year member]

in the long run i would get a new hu problem is your options will be limited because there not many active hus with modern technology like bt,usb etc so the only one that comes to mind is the 80prs, but if you wanna go the cheap route buy a nice 3way crossover and call it a day

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

80 prs is the way to go IMO

 

[T3mpest 10+ year member]

yup 80PRS will do what you want.

 

[FISHKILLER 10+ year member]

It seems this is the way for me to go.....except, will I loose my satellite radio? My current Pioneer HU is sat radio ready and I have the box that plugs in my HU. Did not see this option on the PRS. Otherwise looks like a great option. Any ideas about this?

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Correct. No sat radio or hd radio.

 

[FISHKILLER 10+ year member]

Is there a way I can run an 80 prs and keep my satellite radio?

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

You can run pandora on the 80prs….. Ive never used sat radio so I have no idea lol. If you can get it as an app on your phone I'm sure it would work.