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nice...80 watts x 2 @ 2 ohms is perfect.
 


















aznboi3644 said:
not many speakers are 2 ohms.

you can hook up each side in parallel to a channel

This guy is selling a brand new 19Ov.2 for 140 dollars

http://www.icixsound.com/vb/showthread.php?t=48610
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That actually wouldn't save anything. The amp by itself is $350, which makes $490. The package deal with give me both even newer for $436. What are some good speakers? Ones I have been looking at are in the 50-90 RMS range, which would be underpowered if I had 4 of them.
 






I have Kenwood 6x8 coax's in all of my doors. Got then at best buy. They keep up pretty well with my transmission line. Crossed over at around 80-100Hz. Sound deadening really helps the speakers sound like they should. It surprises the heck outta a lot of people when I tell them my door speakers are from best buy. Also they are amped only getting about 20 watts each. Very efficient.
 






How would four of these sound hooked up to the Blaupunkt, which delivers 25w RMS? They can handle 40w RMS, which would be perfect since the amp can deliver that much to four. I may hook the amp up later if I feel it's necessary. The radio will be here tomorrow. Crutchfield shipped it about an hour after I bought it yesterday. Or should I go to Best Buy and pick up a set, because I have money off there.

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=17343


EDIT: Nevermind about BestBuy, they are terribly over price. Anyone know anything about these either? May be a little more high end.

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=15372

Also, does this kit include everything I would need to hook up amp and sub?

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=19129
 






please do NOT buy a Lanzar kit. Horrible stuff. This is flea market stuff. The wire is actually 4 gauge with a thick jacket. A real 0 gauge kit is going to cost more than that.

I would recommend you not run the speakers of the HU. HU power is horrible and is a BIG downgrade from an external amp.

The sound quality and dynamics with an externally amped system is superior to deck power.
 






(Hey guys, quick question. Where is the stock sub and/or amp on the 02? Thanks! And if the 02 has an amp, is it plugged in to the back of the oem h/u?
 






Figured that after other Lanzar stuff I was told about. Here is my next plan. I will hook up two of these speakers using the Blaupunkt amp I am getting with the amp kit listed after it(crutchfield for install kit):

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=711&i=142PA8&tp=6
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http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=15372

I won't doubt quality from Crutchfield. Also, should I go ahead and spend the extra money to get this amp kit from Crutch also so I know I am getting good stuff? I noticed either has everything I need though. Or is there a way to run the small amp off of the same power as the large amp?

Also, am I pushing the Exploder's alternator to the limit here?

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=711&i=575CP1P&tp=635
 






I am really confusing myself here. I have no idea what I need to get this amp and sub hooked up, let alone the other amp for speakers. Just focusing on the eD amp and sub, would this kit right here be what I needed to install both of them? And is there a way to run the small amp off the same power cable?

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductReview.aspx?ProductID=15609
 






Just a little advice... On this project, take some time. You have the h/u coming, and the speakers you can install. The amps and cables will be a separate issue... you want them compatible, but you don't want to buy the wrong items either...

Also, you have a Circ City out there?
 






Donner said:
Just a little advice... On this project, take some time. You have the h/u coming, and the speakers you can install. The amps and cables will be a separate issue... you want them compatible, but you don't want to buy the wrong items either...

Also, you have a Circ City out there?
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Yea, patience was never a virtue with me. I will try and slow down a bit. Yes I have a circuit city. Went there but they did not seem to have a lot. The best place around here is an Ultimate Electronics. I think I will just wire up my stock speakers for now. I will then get the amp and subs going later, then followed by little amp and better speakers.
 






Check this out... The installation guys will show you exactly what you need. Just palm somebody a $20.00 and they'll talk - actually, they do it for free as long as they're not busy. I go there often, and to a local shop... but they'll make sure you have the right equipment...
 






Donner said:
Check this out... The installation guys will show you exactly what you need. Just palm somebody a $20.00 and they'll talk - actually, they do it for free as long as they're not busy. I go there often, and to a local shop... but they'll make sure you have the right equipment...
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That's actually quite a good idea. For some reason I just assumed guys here were smarter than the guys at the stores. For instance, any time I go to a Best Buy to look for computer related things, i end up talking to a salesman who for a fact knows less than I do. Yet I listen and silently laugh to myself.

I will go check that out tomorrow.
 






These guys are top notch here! But they got a lot to focus on too, you know how it goes. Believe me, these guys can do anything with audio beyond anything the stores can do... but if you need parts and an assembly plan, it wouldn't hurt to stop in the installation department - straight to installation (otherwise you'll leave the store with all kinds of things - salespeople are good! I'll put a link up here for you to check out...
 












I would get at least a quality 4 gauge kit.
 









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