Let there be tunes

[sc40]

ok, so i am working on my sound system in my cruiser. I just installed a nice deck, two 10in subs, 560 watt amp, and new door speakers. I have a spare amp that i was useing in my 40 to amp all 4 speakers. i want to install this amp to power my door speakers. Can i do this? If it depends on the head unit here is a link to the one i have.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/prod...FEED->PRODUCTS&cm_ite=1 PRODUCT&cm_keycode=67

 

[93LC]

To my knowledge you should be able to install the extra amp pretty easily. Your head unit has three sets of preamp outputs, one of which I assume you used to hook up the amp that powers the subs. So basically, the way I would do it would be to buy another set of RCA cables and plug them into the head unit. Then of course run a power line, ground, and then connect the amp to your speakers.

 

[Erratic]

What is this amp that you want to install? What brand and power output? Thats a nice head, and it would be a shame to degrade the system with a POS amp. Doesn't having nice sound really make a huge difference in driving distances?! I love it.

 

[Capocaccia]

Make sure your head unit can handle this first. You dont want to be playing it and blowin fuses the entire time. Also, what made you go with 10's over 12's?

 

[Ivan80]

Make sure your head unit can handle this first. You dont want to be playing it and blowin fuses the entire time. Also, what made you go with 10's over 12's?

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Make sure your head unit can handle what? If it has another set of RCA preamp outs (which it in fact does) he can hook up another amp (or even 2)

If he runs amp power directly to the battery (like you should) and connects to the preamp outputs, Exactly which fuse is he going to blow?

The answer is yes, you can connect front, rear and sub amps to that head unit.

 

[sc40]

thanks for the replies. the amp is a 560 watt pioneer. i went with the 10's because i got a great deal, i would rathor have gotten 12's. I'm planning on putting that sound guard in the 80 soon. I drive it a lot from school, work, and home. The better sound make all the differance in the world.

Would it make more differance to put the sound deading in or adding yet another amp to have one for the front, rear, and subs?

 

[Live4SkimLC]

be happy with the 10s. They will give you tight clean bass. If you want loud, 2 12s or 2 15s are where its at, but clarity 10s will do it. Unless of course you go for some really nice high end 12s or 15s... Digital Design for the win

 

[teleguy11@yahoo.com]

SC,

I'm currently running 2 -8" subs in a home built box powered by a 100wpc Kicker amp. I'm getting clean, tight bass that is quite sufficient for the LC's interior space. IMHO, 12" or 15" subs are overkill and the loss of cargo space for the larger enclosure is not worth it. My advice is to get 2 high quality 8" or 10" subs and throw as much amp power as you can afford into them. The end result will be a much tighter bass with faster response and will provide enough Db's to stir your morning coffee. 12" and 15" subs are good for two things.... Allowing the neighbors to hear your bass, and broadcasting to all the thieves that they should visit your driveway at 3am.

Additionally, you should try to mount your amps hidden, which is a tricky job in the FZJ80. Because f this, I would suggest purchasing a 4 channel amp for your speakers and a seperate amp for your sub. I mounted mine behind the panel of the rear passenger side fender. See attached pic...

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