Recent content by Ethosb

The F-30 is 50Wx4 and the F-50 will be 300Wx1, both at 4ohms.

Currently have an Alpine MRX-F-30 4 channel amp installed with 8 AGW. Am adding a 10" sub that will be powered by an Alpine MRX-F-50. Instead of runing a completely new 8 AGW wire I had thought about installing a power distibution block and then run the 8 AWG out to both amps. That would...

I would run all of the door speakers on the 4 channel amp. Put the tweeters and front speakers through a crossover. Your not using the 4 channel amp to it's potential if you don't. You can then run the sub alone on the secondary amp.

Call it lesson learned and scratch them off my list. Went in to buy a Hertz sub, but they didn't have one that would work in my sub box parameters. Their receipts clearly say no refunds, credit only. No need to give them more $.

It looks to be a good sub, but not absolutely sure. A lot of improvements are made in 6 years time. It will make it hard to find one so that I can have 2 with the same specs. That kind of stuff just irritates me. I like to buy locally to support small business owners. Makes me want to start...

Purchased a new sub and other equipment from a local audio shop last week. Had purchased other equipment a few weeks before that from them (Hertz, Alpine, etc). When I got home and got to thinking about my sub setup, I figured I might as well add another sub. The problem is when I went online to...

I would use Dynamat. Easy to work with, can cut with a pair of scissors and will provide good deadening to the doors.

I have the Hertz HSK 165's and they are a very rich speaker. For a 5.5 they hit pretty good with bass and the tweeters are very crisp and dynamic. One of the best in that price range and worth it in my opinion. I push them with an Alpine F-30 which is about 60 watts x4 RMS. They are rated at...

I can't speak for the Mcintosh as I have never heard them. I do however have the Hertz HSK165's. The are a phenomenal speaker. They are better than JL and would put them against Focals as well. They need a little power and good signal to reach their potential. You won't be disappointed. I listen...

Completed the initial phase of the install. The Hertz speakers are very clear, bright and produce a great soundstage. Am adding the 10" Infinity Kappa sub to be powered by an Alpine MRF-50 (300 RMS). Swapping out HU at the same time. Thanks for all the info.

The sheet of stainless steel has been sitting around for about 4-5 years and it was free. I can now put it to good use and get it out of the shop.

Keep_Hope_Alive: It does not have the factory amp. Only runs off the HU. I figured if I used the LOC to tap into, then I would avoid tapping the factory harness. I don't like the idea of tapping into the harness. I plan on running new speaker wire from the amp to the speakers/crossovers and...

Need a little info. My Ram Forum is a little limited with audiophiles so I wanterd to check with you guys. I have built and installed a few systems, but due to life and kids it has been about a dozen years since I built my last one. I purchased the following, but they said to install it with a...