...all of this seems terribly familiar...and recent, as well...;)
HO...going 'active' does not have to require massive amounts of $. It will necessitate multiple amps, but it will allow you to 'mate' wattage to the drivers involved....more power to the woofers? Not a problem. Back off on the tweets? Same deal...
Gots passive speakers? Are they out of warranty?
Do you own a screwdriver?
Make notes on the wiring, check the stated xover frequencies, peruse the type/design of the existing passive unit.
Run jumpers out of the port, if there is one. Otherwise....surgery, some minor manufacturing, wiring....
Set the xover to 'type of'/points/slopes....start with the 'originals', and then dial to taste....or displayed responses...
You will spend more $ on cables....goes with the territory....
You can make it all sound as described above. *S*
You can also make it all sound like thrice-eaten cabbage....
But...that's the wonder and horror of Control. ;)
