Hey, im sure this has been answered but im also sure ive searched alot but cant find a straight out answer...
Basically what i want to know is if there is any HU that can actively run a three way front system and a sub. I would also like TA and Eq etc...
Also if the above isnt possible, does this mean i will have to get some kind of processor. If i do is there any point in getting a high end HU or would i be better to buy a basic HU and a good processor. Thanks for any help....
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by "run", i figure you mean 'has enough preout channels to send signals to amps to provide...'.
you are wanting 8 channels, each with suitable xover settings. i don't believe there's a HU out there that suits.
as you're thinking, a good option would be a processor. alpine offer excellent value processors which will cater for your needs. something like the PXA-H701 provides 8 channels of outputs, with adjustable xovers on all. and indeed, you could simply use a cheap Ai-NET HU with one, as you will rely on the 'RUX' remote control face to make all the adjustments, and simply rely on the HU for control of volume/balance/fader/sublevel adjustment (which actually take place inside the processor, with the HU merely acting as a remote preamp).
to reap the full benefit of the processor, you will want a digital input, in which case you need a high-end alpine HU with a digital output; so it's a lot of money to spend on a HU merely for the digital output but hey, some of us do it.
mind you, the audible difference between the analogue Ai-NET audio connection and digital is NEGLIGIBLE, so i wouldn't sweat over it.
you are wanting 8 channels, each with suitable xover settings. i don't believe there's a HU out there that suits.
as you're thinking, a good option would be a processor. alpine offer excellent value processors which will cater for your needs. something like the PXA-H701 provides 8 channels of outputs, with adjustable xovers on all. and indeed, you could simply use a cheap Ai-NET HU with one, as you will rely on the 'RUX' remote control face to make all the adjustments, and simply rely on the HU for control of volume/balance/fader/sublevel adjustment (which actually take place inside the processor, with the HU merely acting as a remote preamp).
to reap the full benefit of the processor, you will want a digital input, in which case you need a high-end alpine HU with a digital output; so it's a lot of money to spend on a HU merely for the digital output but hey, some of us do it.
mind you, the audible difference between the analogue Ai-NET audio connection and digital is NEGLIGIBLE, so i wouldn't sweat over it.
doesnt the HX-d2 offer 8 channel output???
oh, does it.
didn't know that.
if it does, would be an awesome choice.
didn't know that.
if it does, would be an awesome choice.
Clarion HX-D2
Dual 24Bit/96kHz Sampling DACs and DSP
• Burr-Brown DACs
• Plays CD-R & CD-RWs
• 4-Way Crossovers (Subwoofer/Low/Mid/High) Built-in
• 5-Band P.EQ
• Digital Time Alignment for Each Line Level Output
• 4V/8ch Gold Plated Line Level Outputs (for SW/L/M/H or Front 2-Way/Rear/SW) with OFC Cables
• Copper Plated Chassis
• DC/DC Converter
• CeNET Control of Optional: TV Tuner, DVD Changer and 6-Disc CD Changer
• Multi-Changer Control
• Two 2ch Aux. Inputs
• Fibre Optic Input/Output
• Vacuum Florescent Display
• IR. Remote Control
• Line Level Output Only (Requires External Amplifier)
• Radio Tuner with 18FM/6AM Presets
• Ultra Precision Rotary Volume Control
• Zinc Diecast Faceplate
• CeNET iPod Interface
8-Channel 4-Way Crossover
With Multimode, it’s possible to create a multi speaker system with each band (HIGH, MID, LOW, SUBWOOFER) driven by an exclusive amp. The Digital Crossover function lets you make fine and precise adjustments to each frequency range to bring out the full performance of each speaker and create an extremely natural transition. Setting of various types of systems, including 2-Way and 3-Way, is
possible. And with adjustable settings for cutofffrequency (315Hz~), slope (-6dB, -12dB, -18dB), gain (-24~0dB step), phase (0°/180°), etc. for each band, it is possible to precisely adjust the sound as desired directly from the head unit.You even get all channel muting which can be helpful when adjusting the system.
• MULTI MODE
Used for reproduction of 2-channel sources. Even if currently using a system with front and rear tweeters/woofers, you can create a new system with HIGH, MID, LOW, SUBWOOFER by adding an amp for tweeter, midrange, woofer, and subwoofer in the trunk.
sorry for long post.
Dual 24Bit/96kHz Sampling DACs and DSP
• Burr-Brown DACs
• Plays CD-R & CD-RWs
• 4-Way Crossovers (Subwoofer/Low/Mid/High) Built-in
• 5-Band P.EQ
• Digital Time Alignment for Each Line Level Output
• 4V/8ch Gold Plated Line Level Outputs (for SW/L/M/H or Front 2-Way/Rear/SW) with OFC Cables
• Copper Plated Chassis
• DC/DC Converter
• CeNET Control of Optional: TV Tuner, DVD Changer and 6-Disc CD Changer
• Multi-Changer Control
• Two 2ch Aux. Inputs
• Fibre Optic Input/Output
• Vacuum Florescent Display
• IR. Remote Control
• Line Level Output Only (Requires External Amplifier)
• Radio Tuner with 18FM/6AM Presets
• Ultra Precision Rotary Volume Control
• Zinc Diecast Faceplate
• CeNET iPod Interface
8-Channel 4-Way Crossover
With Multimode, it’s possible to create a multi speaker system with each band (HIGH, MID, LOW, SUBWOOFER) driven by an exclusive amp. The Digital Crossover function lets you make fine and precise adjustments to each frequency range to bring out the full performance of each speaker and create an extremely natural transition. Setting of various types of systems, including 2-Way and 3-Way, is
possible. And with adjustable settings for cutofffrequency (315Hz~), slope (-6dB, -12dB, -18dB), gain (-24~0dB step), phase (0°/180°), etc. for each band, it is possible to precisely adjust the sound as desired directly from the head unit.You even get all channel muting which can be helpful when adjusting the system.
• MULTI MODE
Used for reproduction of 2-channel sources. Even if currently using a system with front and rear tweeters/woofers, you can create a new system with HIGH, MID, LOW, SUBWOOFER by adding an amp for tweeter, midrange, woofer, and subwoofer in the trunk.
sorry for long post.
how much would a PXA-701 cost? i jsut found out the otherday when i sold my old 2 ch pre-out alpine deck that it had Ai-NET and i could of used that instead of going n buying an 8650.
Rhyso
Rhyso
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the PXA-H701 retails for $999 tho alpine knocks down the price from time to time.
the h700 is the previous model and is just as good, the one b4 that was the h600 which is still a quality processor...
the h700 is the previous model and is just as good, the one b4 that was the h600 which is still a quality processor...
the 701 that retail for 999, is only the brain unit, u need the rux which cos another 399 or 499. while the 700 include everthing for 1399, so basicly alpine haven't cut the price.
clarion hx-d2
or you have to get a processor like the alpine pax-h700 or pxa-h701
pxa-h700 includes rux-h700 = $1499 rrp
pxa-h701 $999 rrp
rux-h701 $499 rrp
you will require the hand set (RUX) if you dont have a headunit that FULLY controls the pxa-h701 (which is sold separately to the handset controller).
the alpine h700/701 can be stand alone and not used with alpine head units. But if used with alpine units with AI-bus then the head unit can be used as a master volume-control or some of the top of the range headunits and screens can fully control the h701 not just volume.
or you have to get a processor like the alpine pax-h700 or pxa-h701
pxa-h700 includes rux-h700 = $1499 rrp
pxa-h701 $999 rrp
rux-h701 $499 rrp
you will require the hand set (RUX) if you dont have a headunit that FULLY controls the pxa-h701 (which is sold separately to the handset controller).
the alpine h700/701 can be stand alone and not used with alpine head units. But if used with alpine units with AI-bus then the head unit can be used as a master volume-control or some of the top of the range headunits and screens can fully control the h701 not just volume.
Thanks alot everyone looks like its the clarion then, has good features and is a bit less hastle free which is mainly what i was going for...
looks like its the clarion then, has good features and is a bit less hastle free which is mainly what i was going for...
yeah, you shouldn't regret having an HX-D2, that's for sure.
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