dragonrage

Old technology anyway.

mtflyboy25

thanks haha... yeah really just got to a shop and compare things! Its not only fun but gives you a good idea of what there is, price ranges, what amps to use etc...

bad_408_vert

iTrader: (6)

Agreed

I am no audio guru so i can't say i know performance difference with either route.

I chose a 5 ch amp because it was a cleaner install.
The amp is bolted/screwed onto the side of single 10" sub box. All the wires hidden.

At the track, it just comes out like a laundry bag.

WS6Drop

iTrader: (10)

Your going to get alot of differing opinions on what sounds the best. It really depends on what you want to spend and you goals. SQ or SPL? Want to run passive or active? 90% percent of what your new equipment will sound like is tuning and install. Your goals will dictate your equipment. I've been into car audio a long time and have heard many different brands sound good and bad. A properly setup cheap $600 system can sound better than a $2000 improperly setup system.

bfb1963

You don't have to run any back speakers at all. True audiophile systems use just front speakers. Rear speakers are considered for "fill." If you want rear fill, buy one of the less expensive models since you will not be really hearing much out of them. Save your money and buy a good set of front speakers. A good pair are the SPX-17REF, which you can get on ebay for 300. These are audiophile grade. Alpine makes great head units too. Their type R sub is excellent also.

Buy some Dynamat or similar product and deaden your front doors. It will make the sound punchier and louder.

I agree with kee audio that a 5 channel amp makes a lot of sense.

bfb1963

Another thing. There are a lot of amps out there, but this one is something special. ZedAudio Leviathan. Mail order only from a guru in the industry. It is a 6 channel sub, that makes 150w into each channel. You can bridge a pair of channels and make 600W. That would give you 4 channels with 150w, and one sub channel with 550W. $599

Also, it is a Class D, which means it is very power efficient and would not require an extra battery or power capacitor.

He builds amps that last forever. I have a couple from 1999 that still kick ***.

http://www.audiogearreviews.com/revi...-leviathan.asp

mtflyboy25

hmm i might have to look into that... Bros amp and subs were just stolen!

bfb1963

And get an IPOD adapter, or even that Alpine Head Unit that does not have a CD drive and just handles radio and IPOD.

wickedwarlock

iTrader: (4)

You are correct, the solobaric line got improvments, the old solobaric line went into the round subs is the old stuff.

tuffluck

iTrader: (4)

it's been said time and time again, 2 components in the front and a sub or two in the trunk. there is absolutely no reason or need to install anything else, especially including rear speakers. i guarantee you with a good quality set of components with an adequate crossover and subs the same quality and corresponding crossover settings, you'll never miss rear speakers or even realize how encompassing the sound will be with only 2 components. also there is no reason to install speakers now and subs later. it might cost more, but the hassle of installing car stereo appliances does not make it worthwhile to do twice because you can't afford to purchase everything simultaneously. either don't do it or wait till you can buy everything and do the install one time and one time only.

cfallsguy

iTrader: (1)

Definately agree. It's too much of a pain doing the wiring (if needed) and pulling everything apart just to have to do it later down the road. I usually find myself doing that but if you get a couple hours just spend that time installing everything at once and get it over with and save yourself a headache. Also make sure you have all the wiring you may need, don't want to have to run out for something in the middle of tearing the car apart.

USMC0331

Another awesome brand of speakers to look into if you want grade A sound quality along with volume is FoCal. Have a wide range of speakers to choose from whether theyre ur typical coaxials or comp speaker systems. They also have subs and amps and wiring and anything else you may need.

02Z28LS1

iTrader: (2)

really? it really doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that you can simply go ahead and run all the wires now, along with the rest of the stuff you're doing, then just install the amp/sub later, when you have the extra cash...

the wiring is pretty cheap, and you can just simply leave a little slack for flexibility in final placement, then cut the wires to length once you're finalizing the install. it just takes a little more planning initially, but you should take the time to plan properly anyway.....

dixiekartracer00

i have two type r 12'' subs and they hit great. if you like metal with a lot of double bass you might want to consider 10s however with a good hu the 12's will do great.