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bberman1

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Posted: March 17, 2003 at 9:05 AM / IP Logged

If you put the proper power on them then they will probably sound much better. As far as scrapping the whole system that’s up to you. You can either invest more money into this one or upgrade to a new set up. You have to make the decision. But if I was to get new amps I would get some good subs to match. Just curious what are you running for your mids and highs and what powers them?

carguy411

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Posted: March 17, 2003 at 4:46 PM / IP Logged

i have the stock fronts and a pair of pioneer 6x9's for the rear of the radio.

theres not much storage room for aditional amps for the fronts and rears thats y i never redid them, plus i use my truck alot to carry equipment around for working on the weekend DJing so the system is always going in and out of the truck, and if i put amps for the interiors then when i take them out i have no radio

i think im going to buy another us acoustic amp and run 1 amp for each sub

you thinks thats powerful enough right?????

i think it should be fine

bberman1

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Posted: March 17, 2003 at 6:46 PM / IP Logged

what's the rms @ 2 ohms?

carguy411

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Posted: March 17, 2003 at 10:58 PM / IP Logged

Amplifier Type: Mono

RMS Power: 400W x 1 @ 4 ohms

Bridged RMS Power: 600W x 1 @ 2 ohms

THD at Rated RMS Power: < 0.5%

Speaker Level Inputs: No

Preamp Outputs: Yes

Built-In Crossovers: LP

Bass Boost: n/a

Frequency Response: n/a

Channel Separation: n/a

Signal to Noise Ratio: > 80 dB

Fuse Rating: 2 x 25 amps

what u think 1 of these to each sub should do it??

and i can wire those speakers to 2 ohm right?

cause now there wired at 4 ohm but thats using both of them on the same amp

let me know thanks

bberman1

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Posted: March 18, 2003 at 9:50 AM / IP Logged

I would defiantly go with one for each amp that will give you the proper power rating per sub. Should hit much cleaner not to mention a little louder. If you currently have them wired into a 4 ohm load that means that each sub is only getting 200 watts and you probably get allot of distortion when you turn volume. As far as the enclosure goes sounds like you have the correct volume. Trust me add a second amp and you will get the sound you’re looking for.

carguy411

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Posted: March 18, 2003 at 4:28 PM / IP Logged

ok then tats what im gonna do

2 other questions

u think that my charging system will hold up,should i add a second cap or get a bigger cap just to be on the safe side?

also did you see my other post about the aluminum apmp rack

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i was thinking of making a amp rack out of aluminum square tubing. and welding it together , i figured its strong and light weight,. i want to builld a whole frame out of it to house the subs,amps and other equipment, and then cover it with aluminum sheets ,bondo sand and paint it now i dont know if i should build a box out of mdf and then bolt it to the frame or just build it out of amumiunum to keep it all light weight, what you guys think of this please letme know thanks also i want to and a little motorization

any one know wher i can get some good actuators for a low price

some places have them for like 200

please let me know

bberman1

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Posted: March 18, 2003 at 4:39 PM / IP Logged

Your 2 sub amps at max output will use 86 amps (you will probably never come near that) As far as upgrading to a new alternator I know you have a lease so I would add the 2nd amp and see how things go. However I would recommend that get a hi output alternator. As far as capacitors they are not a band aid and will not solve your power problems. But I would suggest 1 farad for each sub amp. For your amp rack I'm not that good at custom fabrication beyond MDF so can’t help you there although I would love to learn. Might want to make that post in the fiberglass forum on the12volt instead of car audio might have better luck there.

carguy411

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Posted: March 18, 2003 at 11:27 PM / IP Logged

ok thanks for your help

i think im gonna stay with my 2 subs and that 1 amp i have already and add a second amp

im also going to put in 2 caps and se how things work out i think it should be fine i hope

if i do have to get an altenator how much would it cost for the altenator then the installation

you think that when i return the car they will notice??

thanks for you help

bberman1

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Posted: March 19, 2003 at 9:32 AM / IP Logged

The alternator will cost around $300 and installation should be about an hour labor at a mechanic probably about $50. And they will not notice when you turn the lease in. however I would pull it out and try to sell it rather than give it to them. But like I said before add that 2nd amp and see how things go.

carguy411

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Posted: March 19, 2003 at 4:11 PM / IP Logged

ok thanks alot for your helphopefully soo i will start

thanks

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