I am installing a pair of older ADS 320i's into the front doors of my Toyota Tundra. Both the speakers and passive X-overs were recently refurbished.
I can run the ADS's full range using the passives and a Soundstream D-200
(100w x 2) or use an electronic X-over (either a Coustic 3 way, or Nakamichi EC200H) and run the D200 to the mids, and a Soundstream D50 (25 x 2, Class A) to the tweeters.
Bass via a pair of Image Dynamics 8" subs in a Q-logic enclosure, powered by a bridged Mmats Class D.
Head unit is a Pioneer AVH-P3300BT. (no internal X-over feature)
Doors/interior of cabin have been treated, am more into SQ than volume ...
Once I set the levels and X-over points I will likely not mess with them - I just
keep assuming that, all else being equal, an active setup with have a cleaner and better sound than going passive.
I didn't find the right solution from the internet.
References:
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/car-audio-truth-myths-industry-dogma/288569-ads-320i-passive-active-x-over.html
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