Running passive Xover with active setup?

[danpenksa 10+ year member]

it's been recommended that I run a PASSIVE x-over with my TWEETERS in my ACTIVE setup...I wouldnt run passive's to the midbass or midrange--tweets only...I've been told it keeps the tweets from blowing in the event of things such as turn-on pops?

thanks for the input

dp

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[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

that's retarded.

 

[shaneb 10+ year member]

That makes no sense at all.

If you have turn on pop, you have another issue, and that also defeats the purpose of going active.

 

[dumple 5,000+ posts]

proper tuning most amplifiers have turn on pop protection unless its reaaaaally old school or shitty

 

[danpenksa 10+ year member]

Alright...Was just wondering...I am running Hybrid Audio Legatia's and have heard from some people running them that they do this...

dp

 

[reed dollaz 10+ year member]

that is just dumb. the point of going active is to NOT USE passive xovers

 

[bamaster 10+ year member]

That's retarded as hell!!

haha... just kidding, I just wanted to fit in.

But seriously, if your active filter can hit the same MHz and same slope as your passive crossover, what's the difference?

The value in an active system is that you can change the crossover points and slopes for a customized sound, based on your car interior and listening preferences.

What is your "active setup"?

 

[danpenksa 10+ year member]

I'm running a 3-way Hybrid Audio Legtia 631 set...7.4" midbass, 3.5" midrange and tweets...midB in the door, midR in dash, tweets in A-Pillars...

Running a JL 300/2 to each piece of the system...Obviously, running all of it through an active crossover...

dp