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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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it is just straight to the battery. I dont get any battery drain I havent had it at max power yet dont want to loosen he hatch. If anything its my ms3 surging lol ttops sit good as well.
95TAJade- is right its a 750mono amp
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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You know, your system is really basic and nice... Two big *** kicker subs powered by a 1000w Kicker Amp.. That must be sooooooo loouud...

Personally I've never heard more then 400w in a car.. My last Amp and setup was a Kicker 300w amp and I am now just jumping up to a 800w sony amp in combination with my 500w 12" single kicker sub...

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My system is not fully wired up yet.. What should I expect with the upgrade (300-800w)? Oh, and should I be concerned about blowing out my back window with that kind of power output? My sub literally sits six inches from my rear back window, should I be concerned?

Any helpful hints would be appreciated... I really am rooking at this high level of car sound systems...



note - Love the Kicker Amps and subs, as they are always underated at factory and usually by a good margin.. OP - Your thousand Watt Kicker AMP is really probably like a 1200watt amp in comparisons to most others..
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by JIBBBY
You know, your system is really basic and nice... Two big *** kicker subs powered by a 1000w Kicker Amp.. That must be sooooooo loouud...

Personally I've never heard more then 400w in a car.. My last Amp and setup was a Kicker 300w amp and I am now just jumping up to a 800w sony amp in combination with my 500w 12" single kicker sub...

Questions if you don't mind?

My system is not fully wired up yet.. What should I expect with the upgrade (300-800w)? Oh, and should I be concerned about blowing out my back window with that kind of power output? My sub literally sits six inches from my rear back window, should I be concerned?

Any helpful hints would be appreciated... I really am rooking at this high level of car sound systems...



note - Love the Kicker Amps and subs, as they are always underated at factory and usually by a good margin.. OP - Your thousand Watt Kicker AMP is really probably like a 1200watt amp in comparisons to most others..
What is the RMS rating on your amp? Is it the GTR 6001?
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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I would be more concerned with it rattling you hatch loose than blowing out the window. back in the day I ran two sony explode 12s when the new shape came out and a 1000 watt sony amp in my 99TA and was fine. They hit pretty hard but I swear these kickers hit way harder.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by T AM
What is the RMS rating on your amp? Is it the GTR 6001?
It says Sony Xplod 800w amp 4 channels on the amp face.. Not sure about the RMS rating.. I'm hoping it's a good one, after all Sony usually makes solid electronics..
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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If its a 4 channel amp its designed to power speakers... but you could maybe run a sub off of it. What kind of Kicker sub are you going with? Comp, Comp VR, L series?
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by T AM
If its a 4 channel amp its designed to power speakers... but you could maybe run a sub off of it. What kind of Kicker sub are you going with? Comp, Comp VR, L series?
That's a good question, it looks just like the one in the first post picture. My kicker sub was rated at 500w and is 12"s.. I guess I should know more about my own setup.. Sorry...

Don't want to jack the thread either...Sorry OP, just got stuck with some questions as I am about to connect my setup as soon as tomorrow...Hope you don't mind?..
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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sweet set up man did you do it your self?...i just got my L7 today with enclosure thinking it was going to fit in the back...boy was i wrong...got any ideas on how to go about doing a set up for an L7?
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by oxblood!z28
sweet set up man did you do it your self?...i just got my L7 today with enclosure thinking it was going to fit in the back...boy was i wrong...got any ideas on how to go about doing a set up for an L7?
Custom stealth box from kee audio. Look on his site and there is a picture of my old T/A with a L7 in a stealth box.
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 01:29 AM
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That's a good question, it looks just like the one in the first post picture. My kicker sub was rated at 500w and is 12"s.. I guess I should know more about my own setup.. Sorry...

Don't want to jack the thread either...Sorry OP, just got stuck with some questions as I am about to connect my setup as soon as tomorrow...Hope you don't mind?..
If its like the one in the first post picture then its a Comp VR. Your Sony amp isn't going to be able to push it anywhere close to its potential, but if your happy with the setup that's all that matters.
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by T AM
If its like the one in the first post picture then its a Comp VR. Your Sony amp isn't going to be able to push it anywhere close to its potential, but if your happy with the setup that's all that matters.
I'll let you know later on today, thanks again for the replies... I just love huge base where **** thumps and rattles.. Nothing worse then no base and all trebble with your favorite songs
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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Haha I know what you mean. Let us know how it turns out.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by oxblood!z28
sweet set up man did you do it your self?...i just got my L7 today with enclosure thinking it was going to fit in the back...boy was i wrong...got any ideas on how to go about doing a set up for an L7?
what size L7 do u have? i have a 15". i had a custom box made and it fits fine. didnt even have to take up space from my T-top area. Just wanted to let u know that it is possible to have the L7 fit. pm me if you want more info.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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Nice setup OP, heres my old setup with L5s.


For people asking about ttops, there is a slot below the subs that the ttops slide into, it holds them fine never had a problem with them moving around or getting scratched. I also never had an issue with rattling, i have more of it now with a single type r 10 in a stealth box...but thats changing soon.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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those L5s look clean I bet that hits hard.
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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Ive seen those boxed b4...where do you get em at tho?
Can U still put your ttops in?
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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Those are subthump ttop boxes, yes you still can store the ttops in the slot just below the subs.
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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the ttops dont rattle too bad.
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by JIBBBY
You know, your system is really basic and nice... Two big *** kicker subs powered by a 1000w Kicker Amp.. That must be sooooooo loouud...

Personally I've never heard more then 400w in a car.. My last Amp and setup was a Kicker 300w amp and I am now just jumping up to a 800w sony amp in combination with my 500w 12" single kicker sub...

Questions if you don't mind?

My system is not fully wired up yet.. What should I expect with the upgrade (300-800w)? Oh, and should I be concerned about blowing out my back window with that kind of power output? My sub literally sits six inches from my rear back window, should I be concerned?

Any helpful hints would be appreciated... I really am rooking at this high level of car sound systems...



note - Love the Kicker Amps and subs, as they are always underated at factory and usually by a good margin.. OP - Your thousand Watt Kicker AMP is really probably like a 1200watt amp in comparisons to most others..
I have a hell of a lot more speaker and amp and the hatch barely even rattles... Don't worry about your setup hurtin the window
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