Need advice on my sound system, Speakers, amps, subs |
Need advice on my sound system, Speakers, amps, subs |
Apr 2, 2004 - 12:58 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '04 From LA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Hey guys, I'm looking to upgrade my sound system and have been running through a couple of things.
My main goal is to have a system I can hear on the freeway, going 90, with the top down without distortion. I don't need to win decibal drag contests. I mostly listen to rock, techno and rave- with a few rap and R&B songs stuck in to make myself look like an idiot. So, I was thinking to just amp the subs, and not amp the speakers? (I have a stock amp in there, but I don't know what kind of power that puts out). My current headunit is an Alpine9803 with 50Wx4 and 2 preouts. I don't plan on changing it with my new speaker setup. As for my new speaker setup, I was thinking that for the front components: Polk Audio db6750 or Alpine Type S SPS171A For the back: Polk db675 or Infinity Kappa 652.5i I'm learning towards the db6750 for the components, and the Infinity's for the rear. Now, for the subs, these are going to go in the trunk (unless someone has a better place to put them besides the front doors). And I need to hear these with the top down- BUT, I also need my trunk space- so nothing too huge (or heavy, preferably). What can you guys recommend for an amp? I'm not looking at anything too expensive, but I don't want it to crap out on me. Amps?: Sony XM-D500X ooorrrr.. I have no idea, I have no idea what I really need Subs: The space issue is making me consider tubes a lot more than sub boxes. I just don't think I have the room for a sub box- no way. I was also thinking 8 inch or 10 inch- I don't listen to rap a lot so there's no need for a 12- and the 10 or 8s provide better sound for rock and techno anyway right? Maybe 2 Bazooka RS104DV (10 inch 250w per coil) Whats the benefit of more power to a sub? louder? What would 2 subs get me vs one? Please help Oh yeah, and any ideas where to put the amp? --Sean |
Apr 12, 2004 - 5:27 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 27, '03 From Ireland Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If all you want is to be able to hear good quality sound at speed, try amplifing a pair of decent quality 6 x 9s on a custom rear shelf made out of plywood or similar as it will enhance the bass and mid range and use a 10 inch sub moulded to the side of the trunk and mount the amp to the underside of the shelf. this will leave you some usable space. check out my profile to see what i done, i drive a hatchback but it might give you some ideas.
Best o luck |
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