What's the usual setup, one amp for the 6x9s and 4x6s and another amp for the bass?
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What's the usual setup, one amp for the 6x9s and 4x6s and another amp for the bass?
I heard a band a school this year that had absolutely perfect sound quality, unlike the blaring, tinny highs and weak bass of most outfits...I talked to the sound guy, and he said they simply had a TON of power, way more than they needed, and the sound was full and incredible...so I want to do this right. Is it common practice to power the speakers with one amp and the bass with another? That would make sense...would the Kicker ZR240 be sufficient to power the speakers very well? Thanks for the input...
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Dual .50 caliber machine guns just under ground effects
Coming:
Edelbrock Strut Tower Brace
Spohn subframe connectors
When your buddy reaches for a 10-pound sledge and says "I think we're gonna have to modify the floor pan, okay?" the answer is NO.
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Our ZR240 is a great 2 channel amp.If you are looking for a simple one amp, to power the 4x6's and 6x9's,yet have a sub amp, look at our Kicker IX405D. 40x4 for the front and rear, gain/eq and crossover settings. the on the rear sub channel, it's a class D mono amp with 390 watts, and a remote gain.
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That is how my setup is, One 4 channel Alpine for the highs and one Rockford Fosgate 500a2 for the JL 12W6 sub.
Actually, at the time this pic was taken, I was using my Soundstream Reference 300sx 2 channel amp to power my 4 highs.
I have the alpine now, but no current picture available at this moment.
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[This message has been edited by Zepher (edited July 26, 2001).]
Actually, at the time this pic was taken, I was using my Soundstream Reference 300sx 2 channel amp to power my 4 highs.
I have the alpine now, but no current picture available at this moment.
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[This message has been edited by Zepher (edited July 26, 2001).]
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Forgive my dumb questions, but my Pioneer DEH-P77DH deck is advertised at 45x4, but it's way less power than I want...I'm guessing the IX405D's 40x4 is a typically conservative Kicker rating on a butt-kicking amp...am I right?
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Baron:
Forgive my dumb questions, but my Pioneer DEH-P77DH deck is advertised at 45x4, but it's way less power than I want...I'm guessing the IX405D's 40x4 is a typically conservative Kicker rating on a butt-kicking amp...am I right?</font>
Forgive my dumb questions, but my Pioneer DEH-P77DH deck is advertised at 45x4, but it's way less power than I want...I'm guessing the IX405D's 40x4 is a typically conservative Kicker rating on a butt-kicking amp...am I right?</font>
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Car: 92 RS - Fully Restored w/Custom Int
Engine: LO3 with some mods
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Richmond
That's a good way to wire your setup. Use a good 2 channel amp for the bass and a decent 4 channel amp for the other speakers. Even the best 6x9's don't put out good bass, thats where the subs compensate.
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Electronics:
Alpine 8030 Alarm System, Valentine One Radar Detector (How did I ever drive without one?), Pioneer DEH 7450 Head Unit w/6-pack CD changer, Pioneer DEQ 7600 Sound Processor, 2 Kenwood KAC-846 Amps powering 2 12" Pro Red subs, 2 Pioneer 6x9 and 2 MTX 4x6 speakers.
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92 Camaro RS, LO3, 5-spd, T-tops
Performance:
K&N Open Air Filter, Edelbrock performer TBI intake, Fastchip Prom, Timing +4 degrees, Centerforce clutch, Xact 8mm wires, SLP 1 3/4" Headers (coated), Flowmaster Catback Exhaust, Z28 Grille w/aftmkt fog lamps, MacEwen white-face guages
Electronics:
Alpine 8030 Alarm System, Valentine One Radar Detector (How did I ever drive without one?), Pioneer DEH 7450 Head Unit w/6-pack CD changer, Pioneer DEQ 7600 Sound Processor, 2 Kenwood KAC-846 Amps powering 2 12" Pro Red subs, 2 Pioneer 6x9 and 2 MTX 4x6 speakers.
NEXT UP: TBI mods, 3.42 gears w/Torsen posi
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Baron:
Forgive my dumb questions, but my Pioneer DEH-P77DH deck is advertised at 45x4, but it's way less power than I want...I'm guessing the IX405D's 40x4 is a typically conservative Kicker rating on a butt-kicking amp...am I right?</font>
Forgive my dumb questions, but my Pioneer DEH-P77DH deck is advertised at 45x4, but it's way less power than I want...I'm guessing the IX405D's 40x4 is a typically conservative Kicker rating on a butt-kicking amp...am I right?</font>
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