edit:
seller can get me a replacement!

got a good deal on some rainbow CS 265 profi vanadium speakers back in october (they were new). Didn't have a chance to install till this week. there is an issue with one of the crossovers causing a muffled sound in the speaker setup. doubt my seller will be able to help me on replacing the crossover.

Setup:
Alpine CDA-117 HU
Alpine PDX-F4 amp - eliminated rear speakers, driving 1/2 to the fronts, bridged 3/4 to sub
Rainbow CS 265 profi vandium 2 way
JL 10W3v3

at this point I can buy a replacement set of crossovers for $150. I have been advised to go active crossover, but this would commit me to buying a second amp for my sub and imprint for head unit. is it worth it to go active?

Now if I go active, what amp to get for my sub?

 

If you want to stick with Alpine then I'd go with the PDX-M6. While going active has its advantages, it also is ALOT easier to stuff up if you don't know what you're doing (even with the help of Imprint.) I'd suggest you just get a replacement crossover and be done with it to save yourself the hassle.

 

If you know what your doin, go active. I'm running Rainbow Germaniums for the front stage off an old school HiFonics/ Zed built amp and an Alpine 9815. Sounds amazing !