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jdalphin

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Posted: June 08, 2009 at 6:07 PM / IP Logged

I'm planning on getting:

1 x http://www.---/bxi2608d.aspx (amp) or 1 x http://www.---/ov1-3000d.aspx (amp)

2 x http://www.---/08s12l74.aspx (subs)

Not sure about the wiring....what do you recommend from that site? I'm looking at either http://www.---/theinstallbayak02.aspx or http://www.---/theinstallbayak01.aspx.

I'm also planning on getting a 200 amp alternator...so that'll save my electrical/charging system.

This is how I'm going to wire them following the diagram below

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My questions are:

1) Is that a good way to wire those subs?

2) Appoximately how many watts will those subs be getting? Is it to much or not enough?

3) What kind of box do you recommend and approximately what size? I'm looking for volume and quality. This isn't a system to win a dbDrag or anything. I'll be using it daily. But of course I'd like to see it in the 140+ db area. If thats possible with that setup. Atleast get some flex out of the roof, windshield (maybe), and windows. Lol. Mostly for doodies and giggles.

4) A head unit...how many channels should I look at? I've got two from door speakers, and two rear speakers, as well as 1 x amp that will be coming along with the build. So should I get a 5 channel, or 6 channel?

5) Between the two amps above, which would be my better buy, the 2.6kw hifonics or the 3k PA amp? I like the bass knob option as well as the lower price considering I'm on a tight budget.

That's about it for now, any other help would be awesome.

jdalphin

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Posted: June 08, 2009 at 6:15 PM / IP Logged

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_077ITS301D/Valor-ITS-301D.html?tp=5684&tab=review

How's that look for a reciever? 15 watss RMS/35 watts peak x 4 channels. Will that power all 4 of my door speakers which have a 20w RMS and 30w Peak?

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Posted: June 08, 2009 at 8:27 PM / IP Logged

OMG... I wish Kicker, HiFonics and PA would all just go out of business...

You've been misled, my son.

HOW MUCH do you want to spend? Let's start there. The gear you have selected presently will have you as far from any sound quality as you can get. Your list will get you nothing but SPL whatever way you go.

And that deck? Ummm... How do I say this...? You'd buy that at the Swap-o-Rama's swapmeet. It's craptastic.

The ONLY thing you have mentioned that I agree with compeletely is the 200A alternator.

It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."

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Posted: June 08, 2009 at 10:12 PM / IP Logged

yeah what haemphyst said!!!!! there was so much crap on that i wanted to wipe it.lol

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Posted: June 08, 2009 at 10:21 PM / IP Logged

Valor radios have a 0/1 record in my experience. ive only done one and i wont do another.

200 amp alternator is a good idea.

if you had to get one of those 2 amps i would get the hifonics, but there would also be someone behind me with a knife to my throat.

be prepared to give those L7's a nice big box if you want them to sound right. do you have the space for at least a 4 cubic foot box( more if it is to be ported)?

lastly, i would forget any thoughts of using that bass knob. they are a marketing tool that get people to buy amps and they cause more problems than they are worth. they should be sold as a self destruct knob for your subs.

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jdalphin

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Posted: June 09, 2009 at 9:02 AM / IP Logged

Alright...I'll poke around for some different head units. As for subs:

http://www.-.com/pxw1252.aspx

http://www.-.com/swr-1242d.aspx

http://www.-.com/powerseriesp1224.aspx

http://www.-.com/p3d412.aspx

Which to get?

jdalphin

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Posted: June 09, 2009 at 9:15 AM / IP Logged

What the hell...am I the only one who notices that the links are screwed up? I'll repost what I found later if they aren't working.

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Posted: June 09, 2009 at 9:20 AM / IP Logged

Please post the model numbers instead of links.

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The site to which you are linking is "dubious", or contains links to sites that are. The12volt filters these types of sites to protect members, as well as prevent unauthorized sales and purchases.

Since these are filtered for these reasons, you might consider carefully purchasing any gear from them...

It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."

jdalphin

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Posted: June 09, 2009 at 12:27 PM / IP Logged

haemphyst wrote:

The site to which you are linking is "dubious", or contains links to sites that are. The12volt filters these types of sites to protect members, as well as prevent unauthorized sales and purchases.

Since these are filtered for these reasons, you might consider carefully purchasing any gear from them...

Thanks for the information. I'll dig it up and post the actual names of the stuff.

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