I'm going to be buying me a 93 Ford Explorer. I need help on setting up my system. I have
A Xtreme Sound CD/MP3 Player if I need to use it,
a Performace Teknique indash 7 inch TV/Radio,
a MTX Amp, not sure what model, its like two channels with 80 watts each,
a Kicker 500Si,
two 12" Audiobahns,
one 12" IMPP,
and I got two head rest TVs, any ideas?
Replies (11)
TheErnie on 08/22/2004 00:11:57
i guess I should word it better, how should I install the stuff? Like where and in what, what kinda box would be the best, that kinda stuff...
aposynthesi on 08/22/2004 13:32:55
Do you have a multimedia manager - something that all of the LCD's can connect to?
What about the in-dash TV/Radio & CD/MP3 player - are you going to modify your dash to make it fit properly??
You're going to need a two-amp install kit to install those amps, unless you have one already, of course.
Someone else is going to have to help you with the subwoofer boxes... I know nothing about those.
TheErnie on 08/22/2004 16:00:15
What do you mean by a multimanager?
And I already have a two kit amp, if I use both amps. I dont know, would it be better to hook each sub up to a different amp?
Or use the one kicker to power the two bahns?
And the TV/Radi should fit in fine, but what I'm thinking... I'm going to put the MP3/CD player in the radio spot, then make another spot for the TV, and use it just as a TV... How would I hook it up? If I wasn't going to use it as a radio tv, and just a TV...
aposynthesi on 08/22/2004 16:43:37
You're going to need something to display on the TV's - that's why you need a multimedia manager, or a VCR/DVD player.
What are the specs on your Audiobahns and you IMPP?
swez on 08/22/2004 17:40:07
Forget the Pioneer sub... need to know which Bahn subs you have here. Also, am not familiar with the Kicker 500Si amp. What is it? Mono, 2 channel or other?
Swez
TheErnie on 08/22/2004 21:11:16
the 500si is rated at 425watts RMS at 2 ohm per channel
the sub is 400watts RMS and dual 4 ohm Voice Coils.
TheErnie on 08/22/2004 21:13:11
i might be getting a team xor something like that amp, thats 1600 watts, and two fosgate rockford 12s, good idea?
and im in the process of getting a sony premier cd player, good stuff to get?
aposynthesi on 08/22/2004 21:53:06
You may have to upgrade the alternator in your Explorer if you went with that 1600 watt amp.
Rockford makes quality equipment, but Sony on the other hand, is more of a company that people have brand-loyalty towards. While some of their products may be the best out, some of them aren't. It depends on what you get by them.
P0werLifter on 08/23/2004 03:49:02
Whats the model number for the rockford 12s? What Brand and Model is the 1600watt amplifier and whats your budget?
If you have a low budget and dont feel like spending $600+ on electrical upgrades, i would suggest going with a lower RMS system such as a 600watt system.
A 600rms system will have PLENTY of thump for your ears to enjoy while saving you quite alot of money unless you plan to compete.
Once you get into high wattage ( >1000watts), it is MANDATORY to upgrade you electricals or you will face some major problems. Just to get to the basics of how much an amper draw this will take for your alternator to keep up with...Add up your total watts for your system, then divide that by your cars electrical system (12 volt). Per say you use that MTX amplifier 80x2=160watts, then tack on your 1600watt (highly unlikely that is the RMS value, sounds more like a MAX output)...1600+160=1760 watts total. Now divide 1760/12=146amper draw on your alternator as is,,,WITHOUT your stock electricals. Tack on another 60 for that= 206amp alternator just to run the system as is. To run high wattage systems is very spendy, figure anywhere around $200-400 alone just for a 200amp alt, then $150+ for a High CCA battery, then another $200 in upgrading your wiring to handle that power your looking at $500++ dollars just in electrical upgrades before you start installing your actual stereo components.
I would highly suggest sitting down and really thinking about what type of system you want, SPL? SQ? Mix? then figure out how much of a budget you have for your components etc. Once we know these factors we can really start to hone in on what your looking for and can really help you along your path and save you money too =)
If I left anything out, i appoligize its late here, Im sure one of the other guys will be along shortly to add their suggestions/opinions
~Jason
TheErnie on 08/23/2004 06:05:36
I want alot of bass, with still sounding good music wise. I'd like if you could hear it a little ways from my car. how much poweer does that take?
swez on 08/23/2004 07:46:16
That amp you mentioned earlier, Kicker 500Si will give you plenty of boom with the Bahn subs. The boom comes from the enclosure design and enough power to "motivate" your subs.
The easiest way to wire your subs to amp, would be to run each sub to its own amp channel. Wire each sub for 2 ohms (parallel both coils). Ported or bandpass enclosures offer very good SPL, fair to good SQ. The key is properly tuning the port or BP enclosure. The Bahn web site offers some good helps on enclosure designs on their subs or contact Technical Support at Bahn for help.
Swez
A Xtreme Sound CD/MP3 Player if I need to use it,
a Performace Teknique indash 7 inch TV/Radio,
a MTX Amp, not sure what model, its like two channels with 80 watts each,
a Kicker 500Si,
two 12" Audiobahns,
one 12" IMPP,
and I got two head rest TVs, any ideas?
Replies (11)
TheErnie on 08/22/2004 00:11:57
i guess I should word it better, how should I install the stuff? Like where and in what, what kinda box would be the best, that kinda stuff...
aposynthesi on 08/22/2004 13:32:55
Do you have a multimedia manager - something that all of the LCD's can connect to?
What about the in-dash TV/Radio & CD/MP3 player - are you going to modify your dash to make it fit properly??
You're going to need a two-amp install kit to install those amps, unless you have one already, of course.
Someone else is going to have to help you with the subwoofer boxes... I know nothing about those.
TheErnie on 08/22/2004 16:00:15
What do you mean by a multimanager?
And I already have a two kit amp, if I use both amps. I dont know, would it be better to hook each sub up to a different amp?
Or use the one kicker to power the two bahns?
And the TV/Radi should fit in fine, but what I'm thinking... I'm going to put the MP3/CD player in the radio spot, then make another spot for the TV, and use it just as a TV... How would I hook it up? If I wasn't going to use it as a radio tv, and just a TV...
aposynthesi on 08/22/2004 16:43:37
You're going to need something to display on the TV's - that's why you need a multimedia manager, or a VCR/DVD player.
What are the specs on your Audiobahns and you IMPP?
swez on 08/22/2004 17:40:07
Forget the Pioneer sub... need to know which Bahn subs you have here. Also, am not familiar with the Kicker 500Si amp. What is it? Mono, 2 channel or other?
Swez
TheErnie on 08/22/2004 21:11:16
the 500si is rated at 425watts RMS at 2 ohm per channel
the sub is 400watts RMS and dual 4 ohm Voice Coils.
TheErnie on 08/22/2004 21:13:11
i might be getting a team xor something like that amp, thats 1600 watts, and two fosgate rockford 12s, good idea?
and im in the process of getting a sony premier cd player, good stuff to get?
aposynthesi on 08/22/2004 21:53:06
You may have to upgrade the alternator in your Explorer if you went with that 1600 watt amp.
Rockford makes quality equipment, but Sony on the other hand, is more of a company that people have brand-loyalty towards. While some of their products may be the best out, some of them aren't. It depends on what you get by them.
P0werLifter on 08/23/2004 03:49:02
Whats the model number for the rockford 12s? What Brand and Model is the 1600watt amplifier and whats your budget?
If you have a low budget and dont feel like spending $600+ on electrical upgrades, i would suggest going with a lower RMS system such as a 600watt system.
A 600rms system will have PLENTY of thump for your ears to enjoy while saving you quite alot of money unless you plan to compete.
Once you get into high wattage ( >1000watts), it is MANDATORY to upgrade you electricals or you will face some major problems. Just to get to the basics of how much an amper draw this will take for your alternator to keep up with...Add up your total watts for your system, then divide that by your cars electrical system (12 volt). Per say you use that MTX amplifier 80x2=160watts, then tack on your 1600watt (highly unlikely that is the RMS value, sounds more like a MAX output)...1600+160=1760 watts total. Now divide 1760/12=146amper draw on your alternator as is,,,WITHOUT your stock electricals. Tack on another 60 for that= 206amp alternator just to run the system as is. To run high wattage systems is very spendy, figure anywhere around $200-400 alone just for a 200amp alt, then $150+ for a High CCA battery, then another $200 in upgrading your wiring to handle that power your looking at $500++ dollars just in electrical upgrades before you start installing your actual stereo components.
I would highly suggest sitting down and really thinking about what type of system you want, SPL? SQ? Mix? then figure out how much of a budget you have for your components etc. Once we know these factors we can really start to hone in on what your looking for and can really help you along your path and save you money too =)
If I left anything out, i appoligize its late here, Im sure one of the other guys will be along shortly to add their suggestions/opinions
~Jason
TheErnie on 08/23/2004 06:05:36
I want alot of bass, with still sounding good music wise. I'd like if you could hear it a little ways from my car. how much poweer does that take?
swez on 08/23/2004 07:46:16
That amp you mentioned earlier, Kicker 500Si will give you plenty of boom with the Bahn subs. The boom comes from the enclosure design and enough power to "motivate" your subs.
The easiest way to wire your subs to amp, would be to run each sub to its own amp channel. Wire each sub for 2 ohms (parallel both coils). Ported or bandpass enclosures offer very good SPL, fair to good SQ. The key is properly tuning the port or BP enclosure. The Bahn web site offers some good helps on enclosure designs on their subs or contact Technical Support at Bahn for help.
Swez
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