Need help with choosing a system
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Need help with choosing a system
Im not very knowledgable on car audio but i know i wanna do alpine for the most part. Heres what i wanna do. I have a 2002 ford ranger ext cab
I do wanna do 2 12" subs, going to replace all the 5x7 speakers which there are 4, new head unit. and idk what size amp i need to power the 2 12's. I also need to know if its worth hooking the 4 5x7s to a amp or if there to small to matter. i was thinking a 1200w kenwood or alpine, for the subs do i want 4ohms or 2ohms?
Headunit<-- the one i like :D
4 ohm type-R 2 ohm type-R<-- those subs. either 2ohm or 4ohm idk
And for the amp idk what to look for yet, mono/2/4 channel?
I do wanna do 2 12" subs, going to replace all the 5x7 speakers which there are 4, new head unit. and idk what size amp i need to power the 2 12's. I also need to know if its worth hooking the 4 5x7s to a amp or if there to small to matter. i was thinking a 1200w kenwood or alpine, for the subs do i want 4ohms or 2ohms?
Headunit<-- the one i like :D
4 ohm type-R 2 ohm type-R<-- those subs. either 2ohm or 4ohm idk
And for the amp idk what to look for yet, mono/2/4 channel?
Last edited by killerpinecone; 04-13-2008 at 01:11 PM.
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so ima go for the 4 ohm .. these as a matter of fact
http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/prod...odel=SWR-1242D
So with those 2 12' 4ohms what size amp should i get?
http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/prod...odel=SWR-1242D
So with those 2 12' 4ohms what size amp should i get?
Last edited by killerpinecone; 04-16-2008 at 05:32 PM. Reason: adding link
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I've got 2 of the dual 4ohm subs and love em.. The 2ohms will handle more, but you lose sound quality and unless you're gonna compete it's not gonna be worth it.
I'd run this. It's stackable with other amps without over heating, they're small and easy! Just the only thing is is they're not cheap
http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/S...d/0/rid/123284
I'd run this. It's stackable with other amps without over heating, they're small and easy! Just the only thing is is they're not cheap
http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/S...d/0/rid/123284
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http://cgi.ebay.com/2-ALPINE-SWR-124...QQcmdZViewItem
So if i got 2 12" subs from alpine. and wired them in series, what size mono block would i need? i never really got a answer throught my head lol. http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...AC-9104D.html# would that be enouph or not enouph to power them?
So if i got 2 12" subs from alpine. and wired them in series, what size mono block would i need? i never really got a answer throught my head lol. http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...AC-9104D.html# would that be enouph or not enouph to power them?
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but as far as putting an amp on door speakers... it is a BIG difference in sound quality and you can hear the full range of music.
ive had 4 12"s in my last truck in a ported box and it was insanely loud and ridiculous, but tuned right it would get loud and still give awsome SQ
#24
Same for me (or what's left of my ears...).
That's why I only have 1 8" in there right now. Might go for a second one later. About the same as having a loud and clear stereo inside a (very very small) bedroom.
-Chance
ps- Trying to eliminate the rattles as I go...
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