My first "system"... - Page 3

Joshua312 · 05-25-07, 08:28

Alright guys, went today to pick up some RCA cables and I also picked up a line out converter for my factory headunit.

I bought the 2 channel, there is also a 4 channel available.

My sub amp is a one channel and my front stage amp is a 2 channel...should I return the 2 channel for the 4 channel? It's all too confusing to me.

xtremekustomz · 05-25-07, 02:43

I think I read that you are using 1 component set and 1 subwoofer right? If so all you really need is the monoblock for your sub, and a 2 channel for the front unless you want to power the tweeters with the front side of the 4 channel and the mid on the rear. I run an amp on my tweeters, 1 on my midrange, 1 on my midbass, and 1 on my sub. I do all of this for a reason but if you are using a factory head unit with line out converter then the 2 channel and the mono will work just fine. If you have anymore questions just pm me and I'll do all I can to help you out.

Brandon1 · 05-25-07, 07:45

Josh, you will need the 4-ch model. First 2 to power each of your RCA's on your front stage amp. The second 2 to power each RCA on your sub amp.

Just get either 2 2channel LOC or one 4 ch. Look up line output converter on caraudioforum.com for more info.

Good luck.

Joshua312 · 05-30-07, 03:13

Well guys I figured it was time for an update...Got the sub and my amp in last week, it sounded okay but now what I expected. It sounded like there was too much bass trying to go too my front speakers so I could hear a lot of distortion. Well today I had some time so I installed my CDT 6 1/2" speakers and tweeters. They didn't exactly fit the mount my Grand Prix has so some modifications had to be made for them to fit.

All in all I think it sounds 50 times better today than it did with just the sub installed. I have yet to install my speaker amp so right now they are just running off the factory headunit until probably tomorrow.

Next in line will be a headunit replacement and some 6x9's for the rear speakers. Have the headunit mounting stuff arriving Monday so I just have to find one I like!

On to the pics!

Brandon1 · 05-30-07, 05:13

Looks great Josh, I will get back to you with some advice on the h/u you need!

I am envious of that ED 13kv.2 sub and amp, should sound killer!

xtremekustomz · 05-30-07, 05:48

Probably the best bang for the buck head unit out right now is the Pioneer 7800 or whatever the newest model is in that line. It has a true 4 volt out, time correction, built in eq, lots of nice features. If you don't mind getting an older unit look for a Alpine CDA-7998. They don't make them anymore and haven't for a few years but it the best cd player they have ever made. It does not have built in power though.

bholtmeier · 06-04-07, 04:52

Go to ficaraudio.com

Check out the FI "Q" ...awesome driver..for cheap

cherryspeed · 07-22-07, 11:08

Looking good, i think you are off to a great start.

xtremekustomz · 07-27-07, 02:30

I know a guy that has an Image Dynamics IDMAX 12" for about $175 shipped. PM me and let me know if you want it. It is a $500 woofer. I actually use one myself. This thing plays LOW. It's -3db downpoint is at 10hz where most others are around 25-30. It is defintealy a sq woofer but man that thing can get loud.