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car audio

Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2016 11:42 pm
by thatdude
anybody know something about speakers and amps

Re: car audio

Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2016 5:50 pm
by Junebug713
What you need to know?

Re: car audio

Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 3:44 pm
by Pre-K
dey go boom boom

Re: car audio

Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 11:36 pm
by TR3NDZ
What are you trying to install or figure out ? Been doing mobile audio for 15+ years.

Re: car audio

Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2016 2:25 pm
by BiGjDaWG
I know a lil sum sum...but that doesn't get to the point of your question.

Top brands for SPL -
- DD
- soundstream
- smd
- more idgaf about but are still good

Top brands for SQ(sound quality
- Rockford fosgate (good SPL too)
- focal (prolly the best SQ)
- other brands idgaf about

Re: car audio

Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2016 2:49 pm
by thatdude
i got 6 4way 6x9s can i hook um up to a 2400 mono block amp and turn it down or do i even need a amp can i go straight to the deck not trying to knock or nothing just want them to play nice

Re: car audio

Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2016 6:14 pm
by Dat_Meskin
I'm no expert but i think mono block amps are strictly for bass
your stereo won't be able to push 6 6x9's to their potential... i think you're gonna need a 4 channel amp for mids and highs..

Don't quote me on that, I could be wrong.. wait for someone else to answer your question lol

Re: car audio

Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2016 9:16 pm
by thatdude
Dat_Meskin wrote:I'm no expert but i think mono block amps are strictly for bass
your stereo won't be able to push 6 6x9's to their potential... i think you're gonna need a 4 channel amp for mids and highs..

Don't quote me on that, I could be wrong.. wait for someone else to answer your question lol

shit i thought u could turn the amp down and use it

Re: car audio

Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2016 9:51 pm
by BiGjDaWG
Some mono blocks have speaker level inputs and outputs. If it has outputs you should be good with 6 if you don't drop the ohm load beyond what the amp can handle.
If no outputs then you'll need a amp built specifically for mids and highs. Which would sound the best for what your lookin for.

Re: car audio

Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2016 10:54 pm
by thatdude
BiGjDaWG wrote:Some mono blocks have speaker level inputs and outputs. If it has outputs you should be good with 6 if you don't drop the ohm load beyond what the amp can handle.
If no outputs then you'll need a amp built specifically for mids and highs. Which would sound the best for what your lookin for.

ah this the amp
http://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/PLA3000D

Re: car audio

Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 11:49 am
by Junebug713
You're better off getting a 4 channel amp. The load will be too low for that amp, even if it says it's 1 ohm stable I seriously doubt it is.

Re: car audio

Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 12:39 pm
by BiGjDaWG
Junebug713 wrote:You're better off getting a 4 channel amp. The load will be too low for that amp, even if it says it's 1 ohm stable I seriously doubt it is.
Pretty much the point I was trying to make , I shoulda been more direct lol.

I can run cabin speakers and/or subs off my Kenwood mono block but the ohm load is too low unless I run series to parallel to raise then lower the ohm load.

Example: 4-6*9's , run two at series then them parallel to the amp and if they was 4ohm, at the amp it will give you 4ohms. (Correct???)

4ohm+4ohm/series = 8ohm
8ohm+8ohm/parallel = 4ohm

It's been a while but if I remember correctly this equation is true.

Re: car audio

Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 1:53 pm
by thatdude
Junebug713 wrote:You're better off getting a 4 channel amp. The load will be too low for that amp, even if it says it's 1 ohm stable I seriously doubt it is.
you told me i could hook it up the 6x9s to that mono amp with no problem Just gotta make sure the crossover is set right on the amp so you don't get too much bass coming thru it.but i just posted it here to double check cause i dont know shit bout this stuff but i appreciate the help tho

Re: car audio

Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 1:55 pm
by thatdude
BiGjDaWG wrote:
Junebug713 wrote:You're better off getting a 4 channel amp. The load will be too low for that amp, even if it says it's 1 ohm stable I seriously doubt it is.
Pretty much the point I was trying to make , I shoulda been more direct lol.

I can run cabin speakers and/or subs off my Kenwood mono block but the ohm load is too low unless I run series to parallel to raise then lower the ohm load.

Example: 4-6*9's , run two at series then them parallel to the amp and if they was 4ohm, at the amp it will give you 4ohms. (Correct???)

4ohm+4ohm/series = 8ohm
8ohm+8ohm/parallel = 4ohm

It's been a while but if I remember correctly this equation is true.

ok my g with out going broke what kind of watts amp u think i should get you got a link
to help me out tks

Re: car audio

Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 5:06 pm
by BiGjDaWG
Sorry I don't have a link for you, maybe try sonic electronics.
As for wattage just combine the rms ratings for the speakers and find a amp with similar ratings. A good Kenwood , Alpine , Rockford fosgate ect.. will sound nice with what you got and use your mono block for a good sub/subs.
That's what I would do.