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help newbie with car audio brands?
- Thread starter Michael
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If you want a real kick to your system then you should get what i have
I have a MA Audio competition sub 12" they run at about $150-200 i paid 170 for mine they hit the lows mids and highs they go as low as like 10hz to as high as 80hz trust me they are as good as they look, the they have 4 ohms per coil the magnet weight is 240oz (huge) 87 db's very good sub for the price
I have a MA Audio competition sub 12" they run at about $150-200 i paid 170 for mine they hit the lows mids and highs they go as low as like 10hz to as high as 80hz trust me they are as good as they look, the they have 4 ohms per coil the magnet weight is 240oz (huge) 87 db's very good sub for the price
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What your really need is a good set of (door)speakers. Subs and amps are not as important but stay away from no name cheep ones. Where you place them and if your car will fit them is just as important. I had a system for my pick up that had Alpine 6" and a 10" Rockford Fosgate sub and amp.The amp is a Fosgate 150watts/ bridge at 300 watts RMS. After 10" years the Alpines gave out and the Fosgate 10" speaker and amp still work like a charm. . Just don't under or over power your speakers. For example match your door speaker with your radio RMS watts and Match your sub with your extra amp.
I have included some of the suggestions from a few web sites.
"How Much Power Do You Need"
So the question really becomes how much power do you need. For most listeners that want a clear top end and a solid bottom end you'll do well with a 500 watt or less system. That should probably be split 40/60 with the lion's share of the power going to the subwoofer system (200 watts for the highs and 300 watts for the lows). This will keep the current draw from your alternator at a more reasonable level while still providing punch and clarity to your system. The cost will also be much less overall and your pocket book (and your ears) will thank you. "-Car Audio.
"If you adding a subwoofer? Subs need substantial amounts of power to reproduce the lowest tones, so it's essential to use an outboard amplifier with them. You should count on using more power for bass than you use to power all your full-range speakers. If your receiver puts out 20 watts RMS x 4 channels (80 watts total), send at least 80 watts to your sub. Using a 50 watt x 4 amp to drive your components? Dedicate at least 200 watts for bass.
# How good is your wiring? Your system's chain of components is only as strong as its weakest link, so don't cheat your amps and speakers with substandard power cable and speaker wire.
# Before you buy, consider your car. If you drive a quiet car with the windows up, you'll need much less power than someone who offroads in a Wrangler. Speaker location, extraneous road/car noise, noise damping material, and personal taste are factors that may affect how much power you'll need in your ride." Crutchfleld.
I have included some of the suggestions from a few web sites.
"How Much Power Do You Need"
So the question really becomes how much power do you need. For most listeners that want a clear top end and a solid bottom end you'll do well with a 500 watt or less system. That should probably be split 40/60 with the lion's share of the power going to the subwoofer system (200 watts for the highs and 300 watts for the lows). This will keep the current draw from your alternator at a more reasonable level while still providing punch and clarity to your system. The cost will also be much less overall and your pocket book (and your ears) will thank you. "-Car Audio.
"If you adding a subwoofer? Subs need substantial amounts of power to reproduce the lowest tones, so it's essential to use an outboard amplifier with them. You should count on using more power for bass than you use to power all your full-range speakers. If your receiver puts out 20 watts RMS x 4 channels (80 watts total), send at least 80 watts to your sub. Using a 50 watt x 4 amp to drive your components? Dedicate at least 200 watts for bass.
# How good is your wiring? Your system's chain of components is only as strong as its weakest link, so don't cheat your amps and speakers with substandard power cable and speaker wire.
# Before you buy, consider your car. If you drive a quiet car with the windows up, you'll need much less power than someone who offroads in a Wrangler. Speaker location, extraneous road/car noise, noise damping material, and personal taste are factors that may affect how much power you'll need in your ride." Crutchfleld.