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ryung97

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Posted: September 06, 2002 at 9:46 AM / IP Logged

Hi.. I am a newb and would like to hear some opinions from you guys.

I am currently running a 4 channel amp (4 x 75W rms)to my 4 speakers, two 6.5" 2-way front and two 6x9 3-way rear.

I am thinking of adding one 10" sub to my system to thicken the bass. Now here comes to dilemma. Should I bridge my rear channel and leave the 6x9 to the head unit (19W rms from head unit), but then I am afraid to loose my mid from the 6x9, or should I bridge my front channel and leave the 6.5" to the head unit but then would the rear and sub be overpowering the front which is closest to the driver seat? what about tri-mode config., I am also thinking of using the rear channel to set up the tri-mode config, since I am just looking to add a little substance to the bass, I don't mind losing some amp power to the tri-mode config. Any comments on which setup is better??

Thanks!

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Posted: September 06, 2002 at 10:02 AM / IP Logged

I would amplify the front and sub and run radio power to the rear. When you go to a concert, do you face the band or turn your back to them? When you listen to your home stereo, do you place the primary speakers in front of you or behind you? See where I'm going? Rear speakers should be used for fill and ambience and should not be a focal point in a L&R stereo system. However, if you prefer to amplify the rear instead of the front and you like it better that way, than do it. The sound police will not come and get you :) All that matters is that you like it.

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teampimp

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Posted: September 06, 2002 at 6:00 PM / IP Logged

Go for subs and rears. or even better pickup a small mono sub and have complete power!

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GlassWolf

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Posted: September 06, 2002 at 8:28 PM / IP Logged

forget the rears. those are for rear fill and nothing more. many higher end systems don't even USE rear fill.

amp the fronts to pronounce the soundstage.

you want a good soundstage, thus need the clarity and volume in teh front, and at the subs, also to prevent muddy bass and unclear highs when the bass does hit.

-GlassWolf

Pioneer Stage-4, Orion, DynAudio, Fi

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