setting up sound

[Ashleyp]

ok.. so ive got a basic install at the min.. front speakers, pioneer 400watt-rms sub.. and the subs powerd by a 350watt(max) amp

im considering switching things up a little bit

im thinking about running the front speakers off the amp that ive got at the min and buying a monoblock amp to run the sub off (probs around 1000watt max)

u reckon this would work? and would i need another battery?

[rossj]

you would need a set of component speaker if there not already components as theres no point amping up coxials...

also need to get an amp that puts out 400 watts rms so all the figures match up so your getting the most out of it..

Also you probably should uprate the battery

[CSVTR]

In order to get the best out of your sub without putting a lot of strain on the amp you're going to need to look for an amp that produces around 600w RMS. What is the model of the sub, do you have any links to it?

[Ashleyp]

yeah.. this is the package ive got at the min

http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-pioneer-ts-w307d2-bx12p-kac5203-jw1000_p-21654.htm

but im thinking to change the amp and use that one to power the door speakers. and using a monoblock to power the sub..

and ross, i have got coax in front.. will using the existing amp not work to power them?

also.. dno if it helps but this is the monoblock im thinking of getting

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/kenwood-kac9103d-p-5601.html

ive seen it cheaper on another site, but the other site didnt post specs / info about this one

[Predator_R32]

the amp you have now would power some front speakers nicely at 2 x 55 rms, but components sound better so get rid of the coaxials and buy some of them

amp fo sub should be fine but gain shouldnt be set too high

[Ashleyp]

yeah cheers pred.. budgets tight.. so im guna keep the coax speakers until i can afford components.. prbs spend around £50 to £80 on components.. ive seen the hertz ones (orange ones) for £70.. i read they were decent in maxpower few months ago, u reckon they would be a goot buy?

[Predator_R32]

yes mate these ones will be great

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/hertz-dieci-p-6122.html?cadid=2619713f2668488ef6b76cc399a6e938

or

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/dynamics-sd52-p-5522.html?cadid=2619713f2668488ef6b76cc399a6e938

[Ashleyp]

yeah cheers pred. thats the kinda thing im looking for ;) but prioritising myself.. so guna buy some sound proofing material 1st as the back end of my car rattles like hell with the sub, then guna get the new monoblock amp and then components after. hopefully can get components asap tho. coz there will be no mids / highs powering over the bass :S :( lol

[Ashleyp]

oh and also.. coz theres gune be two amps.. im guna have to use two sets of rca's. my headunit only has space for 1 set of rcas.. is there any kinda terminal that i can use for both rcas?

[Coonper]

oh and also.. coz theres gune be two amps.. im guna have to use two sets of rca's. my headunit only has space for 1 set of rcas.. is there any kinda terminal that i can use for both rcas?

You can get splitters that turn one pre out into 2!

The only downside to this is that you cant control the amps independantly.

And also a slight loss in quality, but nothing really noticable.

[Ashleyp]

oh right cheers coonper.. but it will be ok so long as i set up the gain correctly on each amp tho?

[Coonper]

oh right cheers coonper.. but it will be ok so long as i set up the gain correctly on each amp tho?
Indeed it will my friend!:y:

[Ashleyp]

cheers for the advice.. now just gotta get my hands on the cash.. looks like im selling anything and everything on ebay to raise money ;) lol

[Ashleyp]

just seen this amp

http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-alpine-mrp-m450_p-21622.htm

i need 400rms to power the sub.. it says that amp has 400watt bridged rms.. ive only got 1 sub so in theory it will be bridged..

will that amp work?

[Ashleyp]

sorry meant 600watt bridged rms