Which Amp?

Currently I got a set of Kicker CVR 12's, dvc. They're running on a Jensen LXA300 amp. Pretty old and crappy, so it's time for an upgrade (after using the amp for a few years lol) They're also in a sealed box.

I did some research recently and I'm gonna go with a JBL GTO1201.1 amp. 787watts x1 @ 4ohms. The subs are rated 800watts RMS total. So I'm thinking since it's for daily driving, that'll be plenty. The amp will be around $300 including s&h on ebay. Would anyone recomend this amp, or know a better/cheaper one?

While I'm asking for advice,  I'm gonna upgrade the door speakers. I found some CDT EF-61. Would anyone recomend CDT's or something better/cheaper? I just need some extra opinions before I go making final decisions. Of course i'll be adding a 2nd amp for these. I'll probably go with an Alpine, Kicker, Fosgate, etc. amp. One of the good brands since it doesnt have to be all that great for the components. (Unless anyone has other advice please let me know)

I'm sure if the amp upgrade, I'll be needing a few layers of deadening since the amp I got now does alot of rattling. Can anyone point me to a site that sells some cheap but good deadening? The only thing I've found is B-Quiet.

I'll be getting a 4gawg wire/amp kit, but what I need to know is, whats a good size speaker wire to use? For the subs and components?

So all in all, do you think I'm going in the right path for a good sounding system for daily driving? Money isn't an issue but I dont want to spend a fortune. If anyone else needs any other info, let me know.

Thanks.

thezeb.com's special on EF-series componets is probably one of the best deals around, 'specially for $200.  CDT stuff is absolutely awesome.  

Speaking of thezeb.com.... this little amp has been real popular lately..

https://www.thezeb.com/p-USacoustics-USX-2050-2-Channel-Amplifier-105480.htm

You couldn't do worse for twice the money.  I just bought one.

As far as a JBL amp?  I'd get behind the amp but not the source.  For my cash, I'd drop a little more and remove that old adage.. eh.. "caveat emptor" ..... on the other hand if you don't know what that means you prolly won't care anyway eh?!

https://www.cardomain.com/item/JBLGTO12011II

Nice amp.  I've always liked JBL stuff.

Speaker wire size doesn't matter at all.  I'd link to calculator but I'm getting tired.  Trust me.

4-gauge wire sounds like it'd run those two amps lickety-split eh?

Yea man that system will sound great.  Like Tony the Tiger on Nickelodeon.  That good eh?  As good as Frosted Flakes. 

*Great*

Ok, here's some more questions I'm concerned about.

If I get that USacoustics amp for the components, should I get another amp kit for it, or how would that work? (I've never hooked up 2 amps before other than seeing people run 2 different kits to the battery). I plan on putting the 2nd amp beside the 1st amp in the trunk. So running speaker wire to the amp in the trunk sounds like a pain in the @$$.

If I had two amps, do you think a batter/alt upgrade would be needed?

IMO I like having sound coming from the rear, so I gotta have speakers in the rear. I could remove the 6.5 speakers in the rear and just use the holes for bass to travel through. But if I left my pioneer speakers in the rear and just keep them ran to the deck, would that be ok or would it ruin the sound? (Which I rather do) or should I get some better/cheaper speakers and just run them to the deck?

I think that's all the questions I have.

Thanks again.

Do you have a link to where it shows me how to took up 2 amps, and add a distro. block?

and i dont think theres a point in running my rear speakers off an amp. so that 2channel us acoustics amp is perfect for those cdts. when i get it all installed and i dont see a point or hear the rears, i'll just unhook them.

Here's what I got down so far that I'm getting.

JBL GTO amp (for subs)
4gawg wire kit for JBL amp
12ga/16ga speaker wire for subs & cdt components
USacoustics amp for cdt components
B-Quiet deadening (enough for doors, trunk, and trunk lid)
CDT EF-61 components

and right now I have an Alpine CDE-9845 headunit. I "think" it's one of the low end decks. I was looking at a CDA-9830. CDA-9847. CDA-9851.

Is the one I got now good enough, or should I get a better one. I already have a friend who wants to buy the one I have now off me, so getting a new/better one wouldn't be a problem. I'm just curious.

So am I missing anything?

Thanks again.

Another thing I'm confused about, is the wiring option for a 4ohm load.

https://www.lightningaudio.com/latech/wiringwizard/2_4ohmDVC_4ohm.gif

For the single wire ran to the neg. to pos. is it "dot to no dot" or "dot to dot" ?

I thought it was "dot to not dot" but I've heard both now.

Another question for the wiring.....where the wire splits to connect to both negatives & positives.

2 wires will actually be going into 1 neg. and post. on the amp? And where would the connectors on the box come to place? If not, could someone explain to me cause I'm a newbie at this, but trying to learn.

Just to make sure I got this correct.

Thanks again.

thanks for the feedback. does anyone know a link to where it shows me how to hook up 2 amps?
And what kind of cable size to use for the little amp, etc.

And about the alpine decks, which would be my best bet to go with? The money isn't an issue, I just want the best for better sound (if any of those models matter) and i want to stick with alpine cause i love the alpine decks from what i've used and seen.

And another question about the wiring setup picture, (my first time wiring 4ohm subs to a mono amp. The amp I got now a friend did). For example, would I be the taking the one wire (split it at the end to connect both negatives coils on the subs) and run the wire still connected together at the other end on the amp negative place? So there'll be 2 wires going into the same negative clamp on the amp? And same for the positive.....Or am I way off?

Thanks again

Hm, I've never seen anyone ever hate the Alpine decks. lol. But they are confusing but I've never had a problem with mine.

Do you have any advice for my other 2 questions?

thanks.

Yeah I get it now, thanks.

As for the "how to wire the subs"..I'll figure it out. The only thing that confuses me is where the box connectors comes to picture. I might not even use the connectors and just drill a hole on the sides to run the wires through and just patch it when I'm done.

and for the deck, I went with the CDA-9851 instead of the 9833. I figured I didn't need the extra power the 9833 gives, and I liked the style of the 9851 better.

Thanks everyone for helping. I appreciate it.

*9830 not 9833.

my bad.