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ocbaud · 08-12-2004, 11:49 PM

well, i got my speakers after finding them at a neighbors house tonight.

i gotta get a washer for the tweeters though since the hole in the kick panels is a tad bit to big. i just hooked up 1 speaker and it sounded great.

i really need to get an amp for them though.

JBL gto-502 5-1/4" component speakers

loweredd · 08-12-2004, 11:53 PM

what kick panels are you using? Q-Logic?

ocbaud · 08-12-2004, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by loweredd

what kick panels are you using? Q-Logic?

yes, the qlogic's

Destructo · 08-13-2004, 12:08 AM

I put a set of 6x9 sony xplod 3-ways behind the seat in boxes and they sound a million times better than the replacement stock speakers my truck had in it. I want to get some of those Q-Logic kickpanel speakers also and a couple 10" subs behind the seat and a better way to mount my 6x9s.

ocbaud · 08-13-2004, 12:13 AM

these jbl's recommend ATLEAST 5 watts going to each speaker.
i figure i'll get an amp that put about 45 watts to each.

Destructo · 08-13-2004, 12:14 AM

My sony CA600X puts out 52wx4, works great.

I think its something like 12.5x4 RMS I think or something.

ocbaud · 08-13-2004, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Destructo

My sony CA600X puts out 52wx4, works great.

I think its something like 12.5x4 RMS I think or something.

from what i've read, a lot of teh cheaper headunits only put out about 2.5 watts per channel

cliffsta · 08-13-2004, 12:47 AM

Pioneer TS6970R 3 way 6x9s is what I'm packing, and they run off the DEH3500 pioneer head unit with the 22.5RMS 50 Peak to each of them. It sounds good and bass response is excellent, but i definately am getting an amp for my Bday this november, i know them 6x9s got a lot more in them, since they are rated at 40RMS wats and 240 peak watts.

Destructo · 08-13-2004, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ocbaud

from what i've read, a lot of teh cheaper headunits only put out about 2.5 watts per channel

I don't have a cheap headunit per say, its one of those with the mosfet amp and stuff, 52x4 is what its rated at, but we all know thats not RMS. Its a good head unit, I paid 200 bucks for it a few years ago, been good to me since.

Senor_paco · 08-14-2004, 11:33 PM

be like me, buy a couple of sony 1000w watt amps(yes, 1k watts, put under seat, run 4ga cable to them, and let rip. I have 2 pairs of 3way alpines in the doors, using only 1 amp. the other amp is not currently being used, though installed, going to fab up a sub box/console for it. ouch! I ahrdly ever drive it, but when I do, I wanna enjoy it.

ocbaud · 08-14-2004, 11:37 PM

those sony amps dont put anywhere near what they advertise.

i'm gonna be buying a set of crossfire amps off a friend.

they are the vr354 and a vr1000d

he hit 138 with that vr1000d powering one 12.

SanitysBane · 08-14-2004, 11:59 PM

i wouldn't think that a 4 ga wire would be big enough to run a 1000 watt amp

Destructo · 08-15-2004, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SanitysBane

i wouldn't think that a 4 ga wire would be big enough to run a 1000 watt amp

Kinda what I was thinkin, seems like 500watt amps come with 4 guage wire.

ocbaud · 08-15-2004, 12:28 AM

Crossfire vr1000d - for subs

08-12-2004, 11:49 PM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	stock speakers suck! well, i got my speakers after finding them at a neighbors house tonight. i gotta get a washer for the tweeters though since the hole in the kick panels is a tad bit to big. i just hooked up 1 speaker and it sounded great. i really need to get an amp for them though. JBL gto-502 5-1/4" component speakers

08-13-2004, 12:08 AM	#4
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I put a set of 6x9 sony xplod 3-ways behind the seat in boxes and they sound a million times better than the replacement stock speakers my truck had in it. I want to get some of those Q-Logic kickpanel speakers also and a couple 10" subs behind the seat and a better way to mount my 6x9s. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

08-13-2004, 12:14 AM	#6
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	My sony CA600X puts out 52wx4, works great. I think its something like 12.5x4 RMS I think or something. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

08-13-2004, 12:47 AM	#8
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Pioneer TS6970R 3 way 6x9s is what I'm packing, and they run off the DEH3500 pioneer head unit with the 22.5RMS 50 Peak to each of them. It sounds good and bass response is excellent, but i definately am getting an amp for my Bday this november, i know them 6x9s got a lot more in them, since they are rated at 40RMS wats and 240 peak watts. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

08-14-2004, 11:59 PM	#12
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	i wouldn't think that a 4 ga wire would be big enough to run a 1000 watt amp __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

08-12-2004, 11:53 PM	#2
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	what kick panels are you using? Q-Logic?

08-13-2004, 12:13 AM	#5
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	these jbl's recommend ATLEAST 5 watts going to each speaker. i figure i'll get an amp that put about 45 watts to each.

08-14-2004, 11:33 PM	#10
Senor_paco Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 441	be like me, buy a couple of sony 1000w watt amps(yes, 1k watts, put under seat, run 4ga cable to them, and let rip. I have 2 pairs of 3way alpines in the doors, using only 1 amp. the other amp is not currently being used, though installed, going to fab up a sub box/console for it. ouch! I ahrdly ever drive it, but when I do, I wanna enjoy it.

08-14-2004, 11:37 PM	#11
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	those sony amps dont put anywhere near what they advertise. i'm gonna be buying a set of crossfire amps off a friend. they are the vr354 and a vr1000d he hit 138 with that vr1000d powering one 12.

08-15-2004, 12:28 AM	#14
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	Crossfire vr1000d - for subs



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