Should I go Active with Hertz XL's?

[ace_800 5,000+ posts]

Ok, I just got a set of Hertz HSK 165XL's along with a audiocontrol EQS. Wondering if I should attempt to go active and run each speaker off 125rms or just use the crossovers and run them bridged from my Eclipse amp doing 250rms/side.

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[gckless 5,000+ posts]

Ok, I just got a set of Hertz HSK 165XL's along with a audiocontrol EQS. Wondering if I should attempt to go active and run each speaker off 125rms or just use the crossovers and run them bridged from my Eclipse amp doing 250rms/side.

Dude that's your call. Active has the potential to sound much better, but requires a lot more work, time, and patience on your part.

 

[ace_800 5,000+ posts]

Dude that's your call. Active has the potential to sound much better, but requires a lot more work, time, and patience on your part.

Which I have none of those...lol. Guess I'll just roll with the crossovers bridged

 

[Smitty]

Dude that's your call. Active has the potential to sound much better, but requires a lot more work, time, and patience on your part.

lulz...

passive can sound just as good

 

[FlexnInLa 10+ year member]

Dude that's your call. Active has the potential to sound much better, but requires a lot more work, time, and patience on your part.

Do you have a friend willing to put in some work, time, and patience. Active is worth it.

 

[ace_800 5,000+ posts]

Nope, unless I pay a shop to do so and thats not happening. Not many that know what they are talking about around Tucson.