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Old 05-01-2008 | 04:26 PM
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Also do you think I need that second small amp? Would it benifit my system in anyway? Would I connect all my small speakers to it?
Old 05-01-2008 | 04:38 PM
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Also on Keeaudios website do you think the DB Link 4AWG Amplifier Install Kit would be good enough? I have a capasitor also, are there any special cables I need for that or the DB Link 4AWG Apmplifier Install Kit will have everything?

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Old 05-01-2008 | 10:19 PM
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I do also carry Tsunami and Stinger kits (not on site yet). The Tsunami 4awg kit actually has alot to it with the digital battery connector, distribution block, double sheilded RCA's, heavy duty connectors, etc. It is also $109.00. I can probably get you into a 4awg kit with extra double sheilded RCA's and a distribution block for around $60.00 total though that would do the trick for you.
Old 05-01-2008 | 10:49 PM
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I may need to get that kit for $60, coming from you I'm sure it will provide good quality to my system. Is one kit all I need you think or do you think I will need to purchase extra cables? Still not sure wether I should just hook up one amp for the subs and just power the stock speakers through the Head Unit. Is that possible or do you think I should take my smaller amp and maybe power my stock speakers to them? I eventually will probably put better speakers in there in the futre.
Old 05-01-2008 | 11:33 PM
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Sorry, I haven't been on in a little while. I'm sure they stuff Kee has is good quality. He doesn't seem to sell any junk product. As far as the other amp, well, some people as you may have noticed say they get good sound out of the stock monsoon amp with an aftermarket HU, so it's really your call. Adding the other amp gives you a lot more options for speakers, though. You could probably put a 6.5" coaxial in the sail panels instead of the 6.5" subs that are in it now and just forget the rear hatch speakers. BUT, that idea is going to complicate things a lot more by giving you more work to do, more stuff to buy, and more choices to make. Plus, if you skip on that other amp, you don't need that distribution block. So if price is a big issue, I'd skip the second amp for now at least. You can always add it later if you aren't happy.

You should only need an extra set of connectors for your power and ground wires to add the capacitor. If you aren't sure how to install it, you may want to bring it to a shop or do it with the help of a friend who does.
Old 05-02-2008 | 01:16 AM
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Sorry, I haven't been on in a little while. I'm sure they stuff Kee has is good quality. He doesn't seem to sell any junk product. As far as the other amp, well, some people as you may have noticed say they get good sound out of the stock monsoon amp with an aftermarket HU, so it's really your call. Adding the other amp gives you a lot more options for speakers, though. You could probably put a 6.5" coaxial in the sail panels instead of the 6.5" subs that are in it now and just forget the rear hatch speakers. BUT, that idea is going to complicate things a lot more by giving you more work to do, more stuff to buy, and more choices to make. Plus, if you skip on that other amp, you don't need that distribution block. So if price is a big issue, I'd skip the second amp for now at least. You can always add it later if you aren't happy.

You should only need an extra set of connectors for your power and ground wires to add the capacitor. If you aren't sure how to install it, you may want to bring it to a shop or do it with the help of a friend who does.
IC, if I skip the other amp it would save me a lot of money. So basically just connect the wiring harness which will come with the Head Unit I will buy with the stock wiring correct? Then run cables from the Head Unit to the Amp and Amp to the Subs right? As for the capasitor, I've read that a lot of people don't even bother running it. Especially since some Head Units come with some kind of capasitor already. Do you think I would be okay if I didn't use the Capasitor for now? But later if I do decide to use the other Amp (which is a 4/3/2 Channel Amp, so I can power all 4 speakers) then the Capasitor would probably be more important them correct?
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Hey Hetch do you think this is good enough below from Keens:

DB Link 4AWG Amplifier Install Kit

17’ 4 AWG Red Linkflex Power Cable
17’ RCA Cable
3’ 4 AWG Black Linkflex Ground Cable
17’ 18 AWG Blue Remote Wire
25’ 16 AWG Speaker Wire
AGU Heat Resistant Fuse Holder
60 Amp AGU Fuse
6’ Split Loom
Wire Ties
Accessories
400-1,200 watts RMS or more
Price: $39.00
Old 05-02-2008 | 08:44 AM
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I've never used the DB Link stuff, so I can't vouch for it, but I'm sure that Kee wouldn't sell it if it sucked. It looks like what that kit comes with would be good for the one amp, no problem.

If you're coming from a stock HU, then you'll still need to buy a wiring harness, antenna adapter, and mounting kit. Depending on where you buy it, it can cost about 40-50 bucks. Kee has all that stuff, too. That harness that comes with the HU plugs into the deck and then you plug the one that you buy into the car harness. Wire them together and you're good to go. Circuit City sells Metra Smart Harnesses, which make it even easier, though a little more expensive. All you have to do for those is plug a couple cables together, no stripping, soldering or anything.

There is no deck that works as a capacitor that I'm away of. You can start out without it if you want and see how it works. If you get a lot of dimming of your lights when you are rockin out, then you will want to add it and it'll cure that. Honestly, though, the cap isn't hard to put in while you're doing it, so would put it in anyway.
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Thanks, I will look into all those things I need.
Old 05-02-2008 | 01:16 PM
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Oh yeah! You'll probably want to buy a GM battery side post adapter. They give you a place to put your power wire on the battery. I'd PM KEE and check with him. I'm sure he has everything you need. Keep us update. I'd like to know how it comes out.
Old 05-02-2008 | 01:34 PM
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Thanks again Hatchman. I was also thinking about that post adapter. I saw some kind of long square plastic on my 300zx which had a system what I bought it. I think that's the side post adapter you are talking about.

I'm going to get all the things I need together and will take a crack on this in a couple weeks when I receive my parts. I plan on taking a Friday off and take the whole day to finish it out. As for the Amp I probably will just use velcro so I can move it around. What do you think? Or maybe under the seat or something. I will figure it out, thanks!
Old 05-02-2008 | 04:20 PM
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I have the battery adapter that I can throw in with the amp kit. It is also from DB Link and is gold plated. Pretty nice piece actually. I initially had the standard ones until I saw those so I put them on.
Old 05-02-2008 | 05:24 PM
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Not sure what Kee has from Probox, but Subthump.com has some really nice looking amp racks. Just make sure you put it where it can get some air.
Old 05-03-2008 | 06:24 AM
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Subthump does have nice looking amp racks. I will be buying most of my stuff from Keen but as for the amplifier kit. I forgot that my client is manager at monstercable and can get me 70% off on cables. He mentioned that all I needed was the Monster 200 Amplifier Power Kit (200-Watts) for my set up since I'm not trying to put out a lot of wattage or something. Or do you think I should get more wattage type cables?
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That kit comes with 8gauge wires. I would get a 4 gauge kit in case you decide to add another amp or upgrade in the future. Especially if you can get a wicked discount, the bigger cable will be worth it for you. Check and see if those amp kits come with RCA's also. If they don't, you can get some from him, too. Monster makes great RCA's.
Old 05-04-2008 | 04:57 PM
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Okay, just ordered my Head Unit and this is what I purchased below:

Pioneer DEH-P6900UB
Old 05-04-2008 | 08:01 PM
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I can't seem to find any good info on that deck. It looks nice, though.
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I actually did some research on it on google and lots of people like it. Its a 4volt preout though which you recommended. Also as for the cable from monster what do you think about this kit below:

http://www.monstercable.com/mpc/prod...&section=inter

Not sure if the RCA cables are included in that kit, let me know.

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Nice another Pioneer 6900, that is what I have in my Camaro also. Some, stuff to know. Scosche is the cheapest and best in my opinion. Their wiring is a "true" gauge spec, unlike the other generics. It is also available at WalMart and it is very cheap(use the 4 gauge, it's only 25 Bucks). That also goes for the harness and antenna adapter(WalMart, 8 Bucks). That deck will power a set of four 6.5" speakers just fine with no crappy Monsoon POS amp. I pulled my Monsoon amp, and spliced all the wires(sounds very good to excellent).

As far as the subs, use what you got as long as you are happy with their quality and size.

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Old 05-05-2008 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by samson_420
Nice another Pioneer 6900, that is what I have in my Camaro also. Some, stuff to know. Scosche is the cheapest and best in my opinion. Their wiring is a "true" gauge spec, unlike the other generics. It is also available at WalMart and it is very cheap(use the 4 gauge, it's only 25 Bucks). That also goes for the harness and antenna adapter(WalMart, 8 Bucks). That deck will power a set of four 6.5" speakers just fine with no crappy Monsoon POS amp. I pulled my Monsoon amp, and spliced all the wires(sounds very good to excellent).

As far as the subs, use what you got as long as you are happy with their quality and size.

Now I'm even happier with my purchase. After splicing the wires off the monsoon, where did you connect those wires too? To the head unit? Sorry I'm a noob.


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