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not sure what you are saying here. I basically know how a crossover works. the Alpine is 16watts x 4channels. if I hook up the speakers with just the front 2channels will I be getting 32watts x 2channels or 16watts x 2channels? which channels is best to hook up 2 speakers too? the front or...

probably so! at first I was thinking it would be the best way to utilize the head units 4 channels since either the front or rear channels would normally be unused in a setup like this. to get the most wattage in driving a set of components from the head unit alone. 2 channels for the tweets, 2...

the Polk MMC6500 crossovers allow for Bi-amp which I have spoted on sale for $170. it appears that I will need to go ahead and get an amp to drive them properly. I forget what me mounting depth and height is. I had it on me old hard drive. I'm basically looking through Crutchfield at the moment...

I have not chosen a component set yet to pair off with one of the current low end Alpine Head Unit's. do you have a recomendation that would work in the shallow depth doors of mine?

adding an amp down the road is certainly an option for me. for now money is not! I know this is a cheesy way going about it but is this a good idea or not? I'd really hate to waste using the front or rear channels of the Head Unit when later on I could easily add an external amp and possibly a...

I own a Regular Cab Tacoma pickup with a speaker mount in each door. I am wanting to get a low end Alpine head unit with a set of component speakers. in a noraml setup I would only be using the front or rear channels of the head unit to drive a set of coaxials. since I will be using...

okay, I own a 2000 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab w/ bucket seats which only has the two factory door mounted 6 1/2" or 6 3/4" speakers. I'm looking to try and get good SQ on a budget. any help from others and Tacoma owners would be very much appreciated. I feel very much limited to the factory door...

Rich B, which model Alpine is that in your signature?