mdimillo
Junior Member
Hey guys, first post here, I hope it's in a relevant section. I need some help upgrading my system. Right now I have a Pioneer Premier DEH-P880PRS, which from what I've gathered is a pretty respectable head unit. For my subs I have two Hertz HX 300's with a JL JX1000/1D.
I'm not sure what my other speakers are but I'm looking to replace them. Now the problem is two-fold. I drive a 1992 BMW 525i, which means that I'm looking at a 3-way system up front with 1/2" tweeters in the A-pillars, 2" mid-range in the dash, and 5 1/4" mid-bass in the kick panels.
In the rear I think I've got a 2-way setup with mid's and tweeters in the rear shelf. All of this is driven by a cheap factory amp in the trunk which I want to replace.
What would you guys recommend? I'm considering doing an active crossover, keeping the 3-way system and doing coaxials in the rear with a component set up front. But is it worth the extra money or should I do 2-way up front? Active vs passive? What are my options. Budget is ideally under $1000.
I'm not sure what my other speakers are but I'm looking to replace them. Now the problem is two-fold. I drive a 1992 BMW 525i, which means that I'm looking at a 3-way system up front with 1/2" tweeters in the A-pillars, 2" mid-range in the dash, and 5 1/4" mid-bass in the kick panels.
In the rear I think I've got a 2-way setup with mid's and tweeters in the rear shelf. All of this is driven by a cheap factory amp in the trunk which I want to replace.
What would you guys recommend? I'm considering doing an active crossover, keeping the 3-way system and doing coaxials in the rear with a component set up front. But is it worth the extra money or should I do 2-way up front? Active vs passive? What are my options. Budget is ideally under $1000.
