going active

[lithium 358]

so, like the title says, im begin to look into an active set up. right now i have chitty sony hu (cdx gt310.... first hu). im basicly looking to the option i should be considering when goin to an active set up. obviously im looking for new hu. my idea is to slowly work up the funds for it or put it on my xmax list. as a college student i really dont have the funds but im very interested in this hobby and i think this is the next step. well technically i will be deadening the front doors first and finishing the trunk. my plans are to sell my current hu and pg rsd components when the time comes ofcourse. i also need to run new rca's and clean up some power and gound wiring with some distro blocks.

if anyone could please offer some constructive opinions?

heres a list of my current equipment.

hu- sony cdx gt 310

front stage- pg rsd 6.5" components

front stage amp- kicker kx250.2

sub- AA arsenal 12"

box- 2.2 net 30hz tune

sub amp-kenwood excelon something 600rms

kicker 4 gauge power and gounds

monster cable cheap ass RCA's

some dynamat installed in the trunk i think a roll of raammat for the front doors will leave me enough to finish the trunk.

im reluctant to say but i do have a 1.2 farad tsunami cap.... ill try and sell it and get a new battery or get some 0 gauge and do the big three.... dont hurt me...

if u need more info please ask. like i said this isnt happening anytime soon. i dont have the time or money but id would like any thoughts so please help.

thanks

[JimJ 11]

Just something to keep in mind, you'll need another two channels of amplification

[Adrian_D 520]

So far your plan looks good. Deaden the doors the best you can.

If you want to buy a new HU that can do a 2-way active + subwoofer setup, the first options that come to mind are the Alpine 9887 and Pioneer PRS800.

[///M5 2,833]

You are on the right path. As you get closer let us know how we can help

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

I like switching to the PRS800 idea, and if you liked your KX250.2, consider swapping in a KX350.4.

[lithium 358]

most of this wont happen till closer to xmas so ill defiantly get back to you all when i get closer to actually buying the equipment and finding people to sell my old stuff to. mean while i can do some research. ive looked at both of those receivers and it seems that its more likely that i can get the pioneer cheaper since it has all the processing stuff included.

im not sure what to look for as far as receivers go. could someone briefly explain this and the difference of these 2 receivers? both seem to be very good and of course i understand that these both will do the job very well.

could someone also provide me with links to reputable sites with cheap prices. I've done a lot of business with sites like sonicelectronix and crutchfield and of course SSA.

ill probably get a second kx250.2 unless i sell the one i have. i do like the kicker amps and id love to sell the kenny for a 750.1... i got the 250.2 from ubid.com for like 75-85$ shipped.