super noob audio question!

[KillerTofu]

hey guys.

currently got an eg hatch and just curious about some audio stuff.

for the rear brackets in the panels, would i need to do alot of modifying to fit 6x9s?

and with subs..

im assuming a 2 channel amp means 2 outputs, suitable for subs?

if thats right, would i be able to use just one of the outputs for now (till i can afford another sub) to power my single? then later use both outputs?

ta in advanced!

[dc2r-0636]

with regards to the AMP, yes you can only use one channel for the time being.

how much watts is your amp? since its two channel im guessing its a MONO amp which is what you need for subs.

i got a Alpine Type R sub in my sisters car which is 1500watts/500 rms. and the amp is mono block 1000watts/300rms kenwood, and its underpowered

[KillerTofu]

i haven't baught an amp yet as i was unsure, i've just got a 12" clarion sub which is a super powerfull 250rms.. lol

not sure what amp i should buy? cause i don't want to waste money on an amp that ill use for now then have to throw away, but then i don't want to have a terrible amp for when i do upgrade, and providing i upgrade, i'd then have to get a weak second sub, or straight out get two new subs.

no idea what to do !

[dc2r-0636]

hmmm unfortunately quality amps are not cheap. kenwood is in the same catergory as like sony xplode n shit. good bang for buck tho.

http://au.kenwood.com/Car_Entertainm...iers/KAC-9105D this is 500rms. will be sweet if you could get one alpine type r in factory ported box or a JL audio W7 paired up with it. or another clarion sub that you already have

[KillerTofu]

ok so i've had a change of plans, and i think im just gonna get a small 12" sony xplod sub, just cause its cheap, and i think itll be loud enough to feel/hear in my eg anyway.

it has 300 RMS.

so what amp do you recomend?

thanks alot for the help!

[dc2r-0636]

i see. the model before the one i linked you should be good. its 1000watt and 300rms so just perfect

[white_ep3_civic]

with regards to the AMP, yes you can only use one channel for the time being.

how much watts is your amp? since its two channel im guessing its a MONO amp which is what you need for subs.

i got a Alpine Type R sub in my sisters car which is 1500watts/500 rms. and the amp is mono block 1000watts/300rms kenwood, and its underpowered

A 2 channel amp is not a MONO a MONO is what you will need to run 1-2 subs to their full potential. I had a 4 channel amp, 2 channels running a 12" sub and the other 2 channels running to front splits. The sub sounded underpowered, didn't sound like a sub. So get a MONO to get the best sound from your sub(s)

[dc2r-0636]

A 2 channel amp is not a MONO a MONO is what you will need to run 1-2 subs to their full potential. I had a 4 channel amp, 2 channels running a 12" sub and the other 2 channels running to front splits. The sub sounded underpowered, didn't sound like a sub. So get a MONO to get the best sound from your sub(s)

i got a two channel amp and its MONO.. my sub is dual voice coil, so in total there are 4 wires (2positves and 2negatives)

ofcourse your sub was underpowered when your running it off a 4channel along side 2 speakers rated at like 200w..

[1996_EK_Civic]

your 2 channel amp is most likely bridged to act like a mono-block.

to the OP if you want to run twin subs in the future, get a half decent 4 channel then you can bridge the channels, and if you dont run twins you can still power 2 of you speakers off the amp

[KillerTofu]

For now I'm just gonna run the one sub, which I just baught

I'm hoping 300 rms will be loud enough ? Then again it's going in a hatch so I think itll be fine.

So my best option for budget is to bridge a two channel that can put out 300rms correct ?

Thanks alot guys!

[dc2r-0636]

its not bridged at all.
all mono block amps are 2 channel... MEANING you can run 2 subs off the one amp. so it has 2positive terminals and 2negatives.

[GaDgeT-CRX]

There is a bit of conflicting info being provided here..

An amp designed to run a sub should be 1channel and mono. Should also include a gain control and low pass filter.

You can bridge a 2ch amp to run 1 sub, or a 4ch amp to run 2 subs, but amps designed to run mid/ high speakers usually feature a high pass filter and dont behave the same as a mono amp designed to run a sub.

Best advice is to get 1 decent quality sub, and decent quality amp.. sad to hear you have already purchased the xplod, I wouldn't recommend them.

Try and get yourself a monoblock amp to run the sub, higher the RMS rating, the less work it has to do to produce a clean signal.