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I need help with the decision / direction of my SQ build.
Ok, I'm a noob here and a long time lurker. I have multiple questions but will try to make it all short and sweet. I have built systems before, but it has been a few years, I also spent some time doing pro audio for the USAF. I only say this so, you can feel comfortable taking off the gloves, if necessary.
I have aquired a decent stash of gear for my build but I'm not opposed to swapping a few things out. I have a 2003 Jag S Type R, currently in the process of deading and sealing for an IB install of 2 JL 12W6V3's. I kind of need to/ want to keep the factory HU because it has navigation and controls the HVAC for the car. This can be changed but its not my first choice. I have an Alpine PXA-H701 since the factory dsp will be of no use.
Amps available for the build : PPI black Art 600.2, Art 404, Zapco Studio 500 and Studio 150, Hifonics Zeus VIII, Orion XTR 500.4 (got it for $40!) Anything not used in this build will probably end up in my '93 Landcruiser
I would like to use the Studio 500 For the front stage because of its clarity. If I'm to go active this amp would power the doors and use another amp to power tweeters (location unknown until I can ride around for a few weeks, deciding where I like them) For the mids I have a set of Hertz Mille ML 1600's rated at 250 max. The Zapco is rated at 250 x 2 at 4ohms. I'm afraid this my damage the mids (yes, I know i can turn the gain down). BUT I WANNA ROCK!
So here's the question (finally), Should I build a passive crossover and include a set of tweets in the door as well as a second location that will be active? Should I build a crossover and make a dedicated midbass (can I aveerage 4 ohms by doing this?). I have several sets of tweeters that could be incorporated depending on power needs. Or should I upgrade to something other than the Hertz?
Tweeter options include: Hertz ET 26.5, MB Quart 19HX (anyone have specs on these monsters?), Alpine type R SPR-10TW
Any configuration suggestions are welcome as well as gear swap outs. I would love to go all Zapco studio amps, but funds and the ability to find the amps are both restrictive.
Sorry if this was long winded but I wanted to cover most of the bases.
Thanks in advance!
Al
Ok, I'm a noob here and a long time lurker. I have multiple questions but will try to make it all short and sweet. I have built systems before, but it has been a few years, I also spent some time doing pro audio for the USAF. I only say this so, you can feel comfortable taking off the gloves, if necessary.
I have aquired a decent stash of gear for my build but I'm not opposed to swapping a few things out. I have a 2003 Jag S Type R, currently in the process of deading and sealing for an IB install of 2 JL 12W6V3's. I kind of need to/ want to keep the factory HU because it has navigation and controls the HVAC for the car. This can be changed but its not my first choice. I have an Alpine PXA-H701 since the factory dsp will be of no use.
Amps available for the build : PPI black Art 600.2, Art 404, Zapco Studio 500 and Studio 150, Hifonics Zeus VIII, Orion XTR 500.4 (got it for $40!) Anything not used in this build will probably end up in my '93 Landcruiser
I would like to use the Studio 500 For the front stage because of its clarity. If I'm to go active this amp would power the doors and use another amp to power tweeters (location unknown until I can ride around for a few weeks, deciding where I like them) For the mids I have a set of Hertz Mille ML 1600's rated at 250 max. The Zapco is rated at 250 x 2 at 4ohms. I'm afraid this my damage the mids (yes, I know i can turn the gain down). BUT I WANNA ROCK!
So here's the question (finally), Should I build a passive crossover and include a set of tweets in the door as well as a second location that will be active? Should I build a crossover and make a dedicated midbass (can I aveerage 4 ohms by doing this?). I have several sets of tweeters that could be incorporated depending on power needs. Or should I upgrade to something other than the Hertz?
Tweeter options include: Hertz ET 26.5, MB Quart 19HX (anyone have specs on these monsters?), Alpine type R SPR-10TW
Any configuration suggestions are welcome as well as gear swap outs. I would love to go all Zapco studio amps, but funds and the ability to find the amps are both restrictive.
Sorry if this was long winded but I wanted to cover most of the bases.
Thanks in advance!
Al