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If I bump my system with my engine off (say, at a sound off or car show or something), how long till my battery dies? 1000w rms amp

Of these three, which is the best? Comments / suggestions encouraged.

Sweet. So I won't need RCA cables or extra speaker wire?

Alight, here is what I'm gonna order tomorrow morning: Eclipse CD5100 Image Dynamics CTX65CS Image Dynamics IDQ12V3.D2 Crescendo 1000C4 Enclosure: Bassforms 12" sealed box Speaker Adapters: 8" adapters I know there is a bunch of extra **** I'll need to buy. Here's what I've thought of...

I want to use these enclosures: http://www.bassforms.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=BF212GTI&PhotoNumber=12 (I can get 2 enclosures on ebay for $250) In my old car I had a Rockford PL2-212 loaded box powered by a Rockford P500 (all from Best Buy, lol) and I was happy with it. What's a...

Alright, so what amp would I be looking at for the set of comp's and the two 12's?

Thanks everyone. I think I've decided on the following: Image Dynamics CTX65CS (2)Image Dynamics ID12D4 V.3 If I got an MB Quart DSC4125 and bridged channels 3 and 4, how much power would each sub be getting? Thanks

I actually recently moved to NY state. I lived in Sarasota, FL for my whole life, though. I may have been high when I put Florida as my location, lol. I appreciate all the advice from everyone so far. You have made me feel very welcome, which is more than I can say for most forums. Misfit138...

@misfit138: Wow thank you so much for the suggestions! It is very much appreciated! =) So a 4 channel amp can power 4 speakers and a sub? How exactly does that work?

@SRim23: I just have zero confidence in myself. I don't know the first thing about how to install anything. I know I'd just end up f*cking up my car and/or equipment and spending more than $600 un-f*cking it. I had another shop offer $1300 out the door for some Pioneer junk. The whole Alpine...

Hello everyone. Nice place you've got here! /wave I'm completely new to car audio and need some advice. I'm looking to get the following system installed in my MKV VW GTI: - Head unit (Alpine CDE-102) - Front & rear speakers (Alpine SPS-600) - Amp (Alpine PDX-5) - Sub (Alpine...