door speakers amp ???

[CALDWELL]

hey boys

the bday is coming up soon, and i looking at 2 new toys for the X...

1st a full brush guard

2nd an amp for my door speakers !!

****** before i star... heres the set up...

Dual HU ( 200w ) - got it for free...

Kenwood 3way 5x7's ( 220w )

Dual AMP ( 1000w ) - free...

Kenwood ( 2 ) 12'' 400 RMS each


i wanna stick with Kenwood for the AMP, and i am not sure what kinda amp wattage i want ???? should i go 400 watts or 600 watts...

basically i want my door speakers to hit like my subs do. i want my subs and speakers to blend to create a clean + equal sound in my X

does that make sense to anyone ??????

 

[Infinity08]

If you're going Kenwood, the KAC-X4R is an EXCELLENT amp, along with all the others in the series. Kenwood has gotten their **** together on their amps in the last couple years.

 

[Anime]

Get the Kenwood amp that best matches the max RMS power your 5x7's can handle.

Use the high-pass crossover to cut out the lower frequencies going to them and you'll get some nice clean ear-piercing sound while the subs hit and provide the low end.

 

[CALDWELL]

heres the specs on my current speakers...

http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_Entertainment/Speakers/5''_x_7''_Speakers/KFC-C5782ie

can you help me find what amp would best suit these speakers in relation to RMS as you posted above ?????

i was thinking either the 6404 or the 8404... heres the link for stats

http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_Entertainment/Amplifiers/

 

[Infinity08]

The 8404 is the newer version of the ones I mentioned, but with the digital features removed. You can get the ones with all the time alignment and such as refurbs from Millionbuy if you'd like links for about $200 each. I have them, and they're REAL nice, with a tiny footprint.

 

[usmc7980]

sundown 100.4

check out the forums on www.stevemeadedesigns.com we have plenty of experience in the sound department. Sundown is not a very well heard of brand but they kick butt

 

[Wagonized]

sundown 100.4

check out the forums on www.stevemeadedesigns.com we have plenty of experience in the sound department. Sundown is not a very well heard of brand but they kick butt

good suggestion. smaller up and coming companies like sundown and many others will give you much better bang for your buck. And are far more personable than large corporations like kenwood, RF, alpine etc. Whats better than being able to speak to the OWNER of the company himself for suggestions or questions regarding ur setup?

to the original poster...its better to have too much power than not enough. With that said, NO underpowering will not damage your speakers but a clipped dirty signal will.