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rawrrawrrawr

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Posted: August 19, 2004 at 6:01 PM / IP Logged

I just bought a JVC KD-S10 180w head unit... And (2) 10" 800 watt sony xplod subs. I drive a '87 Buick century. And I already baught a head unit install kit, so it will fit. What wiring will I need? i plan to use the stock speakers for now till more money arrives... and I do not have an amp yet, but i am trying to buy the little stuff before the amp, and enclosures... can anyone help me on what amp to buy? i dont have much money to spend on an amp, maybe like 150 bucks? what wiring will i need, and all... Thnx =)

rawrrawrrawr

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Posted: August 19, 2004 at 6:10 PM / IP Logged

one more question, does sony actually give out the right info on the sub wattage? or is it complete BS like pyramid, pyle, legacy, etc... ? good quality subs?

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Posted: August 19, 2004 at 6:17 PM / IP Logged

Most of the wattage claims that you read are absolute outright lies. Like the 180w claim on your cd player, another stretch of the truth. You will need an amplfiier wiring kit. The size of the kit will be determined by the size of the amplifier, which in turn will be determined by the subs that you have. Post the model# of the subs you have or the RMS power rating and impedence. Then we can recommend an amp for you to consider. As far as the subs go, if you are happy with them that is all that counts.

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rawrrawrrawr

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Posted: August 19, 2004 at 8:24 PM / IP Logged

the model numba is...XS-L1037...

heavilymedicate

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Posted: August 19, 2004 at 9:00 PM / IP Logged

I found no modle with that number, anywere. I used to have a 87 Buick Century, i loved that car (my first). You need to decide how much you want to spend overall so we have an idea what to recomend. What are your future plans? Just upgrade the rest of the stock speakers and let it be? Leave em stock? Your not spending alot on your other components so I dont think spending 500 on a sub amp makes sence for you. And its not a nock, you get what you can afford and enjoy your hobby, or whatever you consider it. So, how much ya got sucka! what amp to buy? -- posted image.

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Posted: August 19, 2004 at 9:12 PM / IP Logged

Ok, sorry, 150, right... I think your in this territory.... http://www.cardomain.com/item/POWOV4800

http://www.cardomain.com/item/POWLT9604

http://www.cardomain.com/item/COU321QE

http://www.cardomain.com/item/BOSRT745

I like that last one because it comes with a remote bass control, so you can adjust the level of the bass from the front seat. Also its 4 channel, so if you ugrade the speakers in the cabin and decide you want more power, just buy a new sub amp and use the old one to run the cabin speakers, or run the subs off two channels bridged and run the cabin off the other two. Yes, i know its a BOSS, right, but you only got 150! Buy the install kit from Wall Mart and buy the one with 8 gauge power(or bigger, the cost difference is like 10), you dont need it but you will be able to upgrade later without doing it all over again. I highly recomend replacing the cabin speakers upfront. Have fun.

kfr01

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Posted: August 19, 2004 at 9:25 PM / IP Logged

1) Max wattage ratings mean nothing. Look at RMS. Even then only take RMS numbers semi-seriously. You don't need to match ratings exactly.

I'd purchase a quality amp at a discount from ebay before paying anywhere over $100 for the likes of BOSS or Power Acoustic.

Try this Alpine: http:///.com/dll?ViewItem&category=18797&item=5715696328&tc=photo

This HIFONICS: http:///.com/dll?ViewItem&category=18797&item=5715697050&tc=photo

This MTX: http:///.com/dll?ViewItem&category=39742&item=5716049848&tc=photo

This Xtant: http:///.com/dll?ViewItem&category=64573&item=5715044762&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

All these brands are much higher quality than either Boss or PA.

New Project: 2003 Pathfinder

rawrrawrrawr

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Posted: August 19, 2004 at 10:48 PM / IP Logged

are those 2 channel? ... or wat?. .. i dont kno what rms means... but are those amps powerfull? if i had one of those, and 2 800 watt xplods... will it bump?

kfr01

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Posted: August 20, 2004 at 12:33 AM / IP Logged

See: http://www.audiovideo101.com/dictionary/dictionary.asp?dictionaryid=378

Then read: http://www.bcae1.com/speakrat.htm

Your Sony subs are not 800 watts rms. Probably less than 1/2 that. 300 watts is actually quite a lot of power.

Post you sub models and we can help more.

New Project: 2003 Pathfinder

rawrrawrrawr

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Posted: August 20, 2004 at 2:06 AM / IP Logged

well hmmm hold up lemme get da box...on the box it sais... xs-l1037 ... lemme look at the back of the sub... hold up... on the back, once again... it sais XS-L1037... PEAK POWER: 800w...

Frequency Response: 25Hz-2800Hz

RATED POWER: 200w

IMPENDANCE: 4 (lil horseshoe deally, lol)

then ya, thats all it sais... help?

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