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If you are going to be playing the system at a sustained level for any period of time then I would find a larger amp. We have used far more power into the MB Quart speakers with no problems. If you have a big fat sub hanging out in the back, more power up front is a good idea anyways. 40w or 50w x2, there is little to no difference here. Safety wise though, it is better to have too much than not enough. Personally I would go a little bigger, say the 75w rms per channel range.

You'll be fine with 40 watts.  40 is actually quite a bit of power.  I don't think that is a good price for that amplifier though.  Better amps can be had for cheaper on ebay:   http:///.com/dll?ViewItem&category=18796&item=5720924869&tc=photo

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I got some infinity reference component speakers for a really nice price from a friend.  They put out a nice sound and have lasted so far.  I'm now lookin at some new 6 x 9 for my rear deck.  Probably will go with JL or Polk MOMO.  For subs I would either go w/ 2 JL 10w6v2 (makes a whole 1 cu ft for both) or the Infinity Kappa Perfect VQ 10"  (that runs about .3 cu ft for each I think).  Both run in the same average price range I believe.  JBL has a sub amp (Power Series) that runs like...650 x 2, and 334 x 2, and another that runs 237 x 2.  The look really nice and I've heard them at a shop here in town that has some really nice gear (they were hooked up to 3 JL 10w3v2, that may have something to do with it also).  I'm sellin my Kenwood amp and probably upgrading to one of these.

kfr01 is right bout 40 being big power.  Especially for component speakers w/ high effeciency.  Good luck on everything.

I'll agree w/ forbidden.  When you take the bass off of your component speakers it sounds much better.  Let the sub do the dirty work.  And an aftermarket amp will provide a really nice crossover and "clean" the signal up.  (btw forbidden that wasn't a joke.    )

well i still have more questions. i'm looking at amps and am totally confused. people have said to go with a hifonics brutus, others talk about cadence, i've been looking at eclipse and other too. the main thing that confuses me is wiring the sub. i've wired svc subs before but never a dvc. what's the difference in wiring it in series vs. parrallel?? which one do you all recomend? as far as amps go i'm wide open to advice or suggestions. i'm also a little confused on how much power i need to push the brahma?

ive also read about tuning boxes and stuff as well. i was wondering if i need to worry about tuning my box. i'm not quite sure if this only applies to ported boxes or sealed as well. mine is going to be a sealed box. i was also wondering if i have to use a thicker wood. for right now i'm thinking 3/4 mdf. i just don't want it to break or anything if the sub really hits. any suggestions???

Elipse is the best brand outta those IMHO when it comes to amps... Tuning boxes is only for when youre porting the box... 3/4 is standard for building a box but you have to remeber if you want to build the best box possible youre going to prolly want to double thicken the front baffle and throw some bracing in ... and if you do that remember to account that into youre box vol.

Matt

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i would like to go with fiberglass but i have ZERO experience. and with the weather getting cold i don't want to start learning right now. I'm thinking about a hifonics brutus amp for the sub.  it will probably be the adire brahma 12". dvc i'm pretty sure 4 ohm (someone please correct me if i'm wrong). i'm a little unsure as to how to wire it though. should i go series or parrallel? what are the pros/cons?

also, which way should i face the sub. i can fold down the rear seat but sometimes people sit back there.

what about buying on a site like ebay. i noticed that i can get a lot of my stuff for significantly cheaper, but i realize that i am sacrificing the warranty. what your opinions suggestions about buying off ebay or something like that as opposed going through a dealer? how much does the warranty play into the products? one problem that i am facing is that some dealers where i live do not offer hifonics or adire or certain parts that i would like for my system.