Question about crossovers

[dsw1204]

I am in the process of upgrading my sound system in my 1991 Honda Accord. I've purchased an Eclipse CD8464 head unit, an Arc Audio KS 900.6 amplifier, Hertz ESK 165l.5 two-way component speakers for the front stage, and a small JL Audio CP106LG-W3V3 sub. All are new (or NOS) except the Arc Audio amp.

The Eclipse, Arc Audio, and the Hertz all have crossovers. I haven't looked at the JL, yet. I don't think the sub has a crossover built in. But, which one of those crossovers do I use? Or, am I supposed to use them all...I don't know.

Is there a difference in which one I use? If so, what is that difference?

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[gstokes]

Use the active crossovers built into each amplifier..

 

[dsw1204]

Use the active crossovers built into each amplifier..

Thanks for replying, I had given up hope that someone would respond. I'm not very familiar with crossovers. Is there a difference between the crossovers from the Arc Audio amp and the crossovers from the Hertz speakers?

 

[gstokes]

Absolutely, the crossovers built into the amplifier/s are active while the crossover/s for the speakers are passive..

Active crossover is ALWAYS better than passive crossover..

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/speakers/146726-active-vs-passive-attempt-me-explain.html

 

[dsw1204]

Absolutely, the crossovers built into the amplifier/s are active while the crossover/s for the speakers are passive..Active crossover is ALWAYS better than passive crossover..

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/speakers/146726-active-vs-passive-attempt-me-explain.html

Interesting article about crossovers. It was a little beyond me, but I got the gist. Thanks.