8PACK

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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=12044
Printed Date: July 25, 2025 at 8:54 AM

Topic: 8PACK

Posted By: thuggedout3838
Subject: 8PACK
Date Posted: April 10, 2003 at 4:52 PM

i own an 87 cutlas supreme and i just recently installed an 8 speaker free air set up in the back of my deck. i was wondering if i can get some other speakers that can handle some power i also have 2 kicker kx1200. do i need to use a cross over for the amps, and how can i wire them so that i can get the most power. i ran out of money so im gonna have to do this my self. can u show me a wire diagram thanx 4 ur help

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Posted By: bberman1
Date Posted: April 10, 2003 at 5:11 PM

We need a list of the equipment you have with model #'s so we can help you! And what kind of speakers are you looking for? Please be more specific!!!!

Posted By: wvsquirrel
Date Posted: April 10, 2003 at 9:06 PM

If you want the most out of your equipement, get rid of the Free Air setup. I've heard alot of them, and none have sounded as good as smaller systems, with less power, and in enclosures. You would be amased at just how much better it could sound with the right enclosure(s)

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Posted By: thuggedout3838
Date Posted: April 11, 2003 at 1:38 AM

MY EQUIPMENT CONSIST OF 8 PIONEER 12INCH FREE AIR SUBS AND 2 KICKER KX1200 AMPS. I CANT GET RID OF THE SET UP BECAUSE I JUST GOT IT DONE. I HAVE TO WORK WITH WHAT I HAVE NOW LATER IM PLANING TO GET 8 KICKER 12L5 I NO I CAN BANG WIT THOSE . THANX 4 UR HELP

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Posted By: wvsquirrel
Date Posted: April 11, 2003 at 1:48 AM

Are you screaming, or did you just leave the CAPS lock on? What's the model #'s and ohm level of the Pioneer subs?

If you're using 4ohm SVC subs...
Then wire 4 subs in parallel to each Kicker amp, since your amps (KX1200) are 1200x1@1ohm each. This will give you your 1ohm load at each of the amps, and apx 300watts per sub.

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Once you post your subs model number I can give more suggestions if needed on the wiring

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Squirrel
"No more Cpt. Kirk chit chat"
If its too loud, then you're too old
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