Sponsored links

Go Back   MP3Car.com > Mp3Car Technical > Car Audio


Reply
 
Share Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 09-13-2006, 02:51 PM   #1
Cip
Newbie
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: RI
Posts: 13
Cip is an unknown quantity at this point
questions on runnin another amp to my system

As soon as I get my new car, I will be putting my system back in! Im currently running 2 12 inch Alpine Type Rs being powered by a RF 900w Mono block. Ill be also adding underglow, and replacing the factory battery with a red top which was in my other car. I plan on buying a monte carlo which has a 104 amp stock alt. already. I will be swapping the front and rear speakers with 4-way pioneers in the front and 5-way in the rear. I was thinkin of adding a small amp just to push the speakers, but i was undecided if i wanted to add another one to push the subs also; Ill also be bypassing the factory amp! what would i need to add another amp and anyone kno any good small amps to add that are reasonably priced? Ill be wiring the big amp with this...

Help, Please!!!!
Cip is offline   Reply With Quote
Advertisement
 
Advertisement
Sponsored links

Old 09-13-2006, 04:39 PM   #2
FLAC
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,109
Shadow is on a distinguished road
4 way = overkill
5 way = beating a dead horse

Why don't you get some nice 2-way components instead? It'll sound a LOT better.
Shadow is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-13-2006, 08:51 PM   #3
Cip
Newbie
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: RI
Posts: 13
Cip is an unknown quantity at this point
i already have em, thats why, its true i wasnt impressed with the sound quality at all
Cip is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-13-2006, 08:53 PM   #4
Cip
Newbie
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: RI
Posts: 13
Cip is an unknown quantity at this point
but any other advice???????
Cip is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-14-2006, 12:24 AM   #5
FLAC
 
Jahntassa's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Conyers, GA
Posts: 1,417
Jahntassa is on a distinguished road
So you're asking about what, a four channel amplifier? We can't really give you any reccomendations without the specs on the speakers your using, or what you consider a 'decent' price.
Jahntassa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-14-2006, 09:30 AM   #6
FLAC
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Falls Church, VA
Posts: 903
Will Albers is on a distinguished road
Quote: Originally Posted by Cip View Post
but any other advice???????

Ya, read the stickies at the top of the forum. Specifically this one: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/car-audio/82850-have-car-audio-specific-questions.html
Will Albers is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-14-2006, 11:43 PM   #7
Cip
Newbie
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: RI
Posts: 13
Cip is an unknown quantity at this point
Quote: Originally Posted by Jahntassa View Post
So you're asking about what, a four channel amplifier? We can't really give you any reccomendations without the specs on the speakers your using, or what you consider a 'decent' price.



Max power 460 watts
5-way 6"x9" speaker
Aramid fiber reinforced IMPP woofer with rubber surround
Polyester fiber semi-dome midrange
Power range 2-80 watts RMS
Frequency response 25-30,000 Hz
Sensitivity 93 dB
Top-mount depth 3-3/8"




Composite IMPP cone using interlaced aramid fiber
Heat-resistant voice coil
Glass-imide voice coil bobbin for higher power handling capabilities
11 oz Strontium magnet
Full-depth basket for longer excursion and richer bass
1 5/8" Midrange balanced dome
5/8" Tweeter
3/8" Super Tweeter
Woofer 160mm
Max Power: 260 Watts
Nominal Power: 50 W
Frequency Response: 30-33,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 91 dB
Impedance: 4 ohms


lets not worry about price, lets talk quality 1st
Cip is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2006, 04:09 AM   #8
FLAC
 
Jahntassa's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Conyers, GA
Posts: 1,417
Jahntassa is on a distinguished road
RMS (Nominal) power on those speakers is fairly low. An amplifier that can put out between 50-75 watts per channel should be fine. 'Quality' amps can be anywhere from $150 to thousands of dollars. I'll assume because of the speakers you have you're probably looking for closer to $100-$200, in which case some nice four channel amps to consider are ones by JL, Alpine, and others that i'm sure people will suggest.
Jahntassa is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored links
Advertisement
 
Advertisement
Old 09-15-2006, 11:49 AM   #9
Cip
Newbie
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: RI
Posts: 13
Cip is an unknown quantity at this point
how do i get them to run at max power? and if i add this other amp what am i gonna need? will it drain my battery? lemme kno! thanks
Cip is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2006, 12:07 PM   #10
FLAC
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Falls Church, VA
Posts: 903
Will Albers is on a distinguished road
more importantly, WHY do they have to run at max power?? Is it a race?
Will Albers is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2006, 12:18 PM   #11
Newbie
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: west yorks england
Posts: 45
frugmonkey is on a distinguished road
how do japs make 50 watts into 260 watts! the mind boggles!!!
__________________
compaq evo n600c with docking station
7" widescreen
5.1ch sound card
DAB/DVB reciever
focal access 165 components
cerwin vega 2525 component
orion h2 12.2 subs
DLS CA50 5ch amp
directed 2400d monoblock
frugmonkey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2006, 12:21 PM   #12
Cip
Newbie
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: RI
Posts: 13
Cip is an unknown quantity at this point
y have em if u edont make em scream?
Cip is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2006, 02:04 PM   #13
FLAC
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Falls Church, VA
Posts: 903
Will Albers is on a distinguished road
Same goes for your car engine? Rev it to max each time?

So you are telling us that you are more interested in total volume than sound quality?

Ya know, you can turn on the LOUD feature of your headunit and raise the bass and treble controls to max (do the same with your gains) to get more volume out of your system

Last edited by Will Albers; 09-15-2006 at 02:06 PM. Reason: we need reasons now?
Will Albers is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2006, 03:16 PM   #14
Cip
Newbie
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: RI
Posts: 13
Cip is an unknown quantity at this point
well what happened was when i did install them in my car i didnt notice any difference between them and the factory setup i figured itd be louder and wouldnt distort at max volume but it did, but yea i want loud and clear
Cip is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-15-2006, 03:59 PM   #15
Low Bitrate
 
Epon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 84
Epon is on a distinguished road
So go out and buy speakers that can handle higher RMS wattage. And blow a grand.
__________________
2004 Ford Mustang

Epon is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored links
Advertisement
 
Advertisement
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
PC Motherboard to 1 amp or 2? hanzacra General Hardware Discussion 5 11-27-2007 03:41 AM
adding a amp to factory bose system wyldbill Car Audio 4 08-21-2005 01:36 AM
adding a amp to factory bose system wyldbill Car Audio 1 08-20-2005 05:23 PM
Questions on a new system kameleon Newbie 3 07-05-2004 11:01 PM
Newbie Questions... Building my system Fender2Martin Newbie 3 05-15-2004 01:25 AM



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:03 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.3.2
Copyright © 1999 - 2008 Mp3Car.com Inc.Ad Management by RedTyger
Message Board Statistics