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GCncsuHD · 06-15-2011, 04:32 PM

Being that it's a two channel, and "150 watts" which probably translates into 60-75 watts RMS, it would be underpowered going to all 4 speakers. I would probably just run the 6x9s off of it, and if the amp has a built in crossover send only lows to the 6x9s. Then I would run the 6.5"s off the head unit, up the highs and cut the bass on the headunit to send only highs to the front 6.5s.

This is how I have my 78 setup, except with two 3.5s in the dash rather than 6.5s in the kicks. I am quite happy with the setup, and it is much better than when I had all four running off the headunit, especially since I knew I was really lacking in bass since I had to keep the bass turned down low for the 3.5s. Now sending the lows to the 6x9s and the highs to the 3.5s it sounds much more balanced.

Beautiful interior BTW.

06-15-2011, 04:32 PM	#2
GCncsuHD Charlie Daniels w/ a Tq Wrench Join Date: May 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 1,570	Re: Help with Amp Being that it's a two channel, and "150 watts" which probably translates into 60-75 watts RMS, it would be underpowered going to all 4 speakers. I would probably just run the 6x9s off of it, and if the amp has a built in crossover send only lows to the 6x9s. Then I would run the 6.5"s off the head unit, up the highs and cut the bass on the headunit to send only highs to the front 6.5s. This is how I have my 78 setup, except with two 3.5s in the dash rather than 6.5s in the kicks. I am quite happy with the setup, and it is much better than when I had all four running off the headunit, especially since I knew I was really lacking in bass since I had to keep the bass turned down low for the 3.5s. Now sending the lows to the 6x9s and the highs to the 3.5s it sounds much more balanced. Beautiful interior BTW. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 67 C10 Shortbed "Great Grandpa's Truck" I6 3 on the Tree 71k original miles 5.3 swap in the works 69 K5 Blazer-Family Beach Cruiser Project 78 K30 Dually Semi-Retired Fire Truck 350/SM465 35"s SOLD01 2500HD ECSB 6.0 4x4 5.13's 8" lift 38"s Last edited by GCncsuHD; 06-15-2011 at 04:33 PM.