$1K build 2005 Equinox. First time attempting anything audio related.

[daboyfrumdabx 10+ year member]

That amp will give you 250watts@4ohms to work with on that third channel. Dual voice coils exist to create more wiring options. In your case, you'll want a sub that is either single 4 ohm voice coil, or dual 2 ohm voice coil. A dual 2 ohm can be wired in series to create a 4 ohm load like you need or it can be wired in parallel to create a 1 ohm load in case someone had an amp for it that did it's power at 1 ohm.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

CADENCE ZRS-C9 600 WATT RMS 4-CHANNEL CAR AMPLIFIER AMP - eBay (item 390265866373 end time Jan-24-11 10:34:27 PST)

best 4 channel deal on the web betetr then that other cadence same as aq90

Cadence DCA4100 500 Watt 4-Channel Stereo Amplifier - eBay (item 260720423813 end time Jan-18-11 07:35:05 PST)

direct from cadence themselves

SSA Shop - SSA Dcon 12D4 subwoofer300rms

id get a single 12 since its going in a bigger hybrid single 4 ohm

Cadence ZRS C8 2000 Watt Peak 16V 5-Channel Class AB - eBay (item 290522134015 end time Feb-10-11 15:48:45 PST)

this is an amazing deal for a 5 channel

PHOENIX GOLD RSD65CS 6.5" Component Speakers RSD 65CS - eBay (item 110576200806 end time Jan-17-11 17:16:34 PST)

some of the best budget 6.5 out there

CTX65CS IMAGE DYNAMICS NEW 6.5" PRO COMPONENT SPEAKERS - eBay (item 120605797181 end time Feb-02-11 13:06:53 PST)

if i was you since you listen to rock and now you will save on those amps i suggested and get an amazing pair of fronts.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

if you get the 5 channel id get a nice pair of mid-basses in those rear doors to enhance your rock music

(2) CADENCE CVL-64MB 6.5" 400w MIDBASS DRIVER SPEAKERS - eBay (item 350428927774 end time Feb-05-11 08:01:21 PST)

MB QUART PVI 164 6.5" Midbass Drivers +Crossover PVI164 - eBay (item 390240500266 end time Feb-13-11 07:22:48 PST)

if not just get some basic for rear fill

MB Quart FORMULA FKA 116 2-Way 6.5" Car Speaker - eBay (item 170586256418 end time Feb-02-11 10:33:02 PST)

NEW CADENCE CS3.65 6.5" 400 WATT 3-WAY CAR SPEAKERS - eBay (item 390270882914 end time Feb-08-11 10:18:21 PST)

 

[Jordan Cole 10+ year member]

Amazing information in those links. If that 5ch is still there in 10 days it's mine. Along with the sub, and component speakers. Now it's time to copy and paste and start filling my carts.

 

[Bassin Buick]

Yeah? And? That is true, if that's the OP's goal. That has nothing to do with recommending a set of MTX anythings in an MTX box with a Kenwood amp. Just...no.

Shut yo mouth!! Blue thunder amps and old school Thunder series will smash most any affordable amp in the same power range. Them bishes were BEAST. Great SQ , awesome power. 4500 subs????? NO!!! LOL. Chinese garbage , but the old school MTX amps were beast and the old school subs were decent. Don't use any NEW mtx stuff , it *****.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

Audio Savings | CADENCE ZRS-C8 2000 WATT 5-CHANNEL CAR AMPLIFIER AMP

Audio Savings | CADENCE ZRS-C9 600 WATT RMS 4-CHANNEL CAR AMPLIFIER AMP

 

[Bumpin' Goalie 10+ year member]

I had a feeling mclerico would find this thread and plug away //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

I had a feeling mclerico would find this thread and plug away //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

amazing deal that 5 channel with a dcon give it 400rms, put some image dynamics up front

 

[skdooley 10+ year member]

The voice coils will determine the final ohm load you can wire it up to the amp at. When running off the amp, 1 ohm is going to be the least efficient and 4 ohm will be the most efficient. Of course 2 ohm would be somewhere in the middle. Efficiency means how much current the amp is drawing off your car in order to produce the power its creating. For example, if you have a 500 rms amp and say it's 80% efficient, 500/0.80= 625. So your electrical would be seeing 625 watts, while your amp would be producing 500. This is important so you don't pull more current than your alt and battery can handle. It'll also be important to upgrade your big 3 and be sure to have a solid ground in the rear for your amp. Most amps are rated at 14.4 input voltage and as the voltage drops, so will the output from your amp. Maintaining your voltage as high as possible helps with your overall output from the amp. Different ohm loads as determine dampening over the sub, this is important for sound quality. Some people will say you won't be able to hear the difference from 1 ohm or 4 ohm, but 4 ohm will offer greater dampening than 1 ohm will. Dampening is basically control over the woofer. When the tone the sub is playing stops, how quickly does the woofer respond. A single voice coil will do as stated, a dual voice coil, by itself will go up or down from its stated ohm load. A dual 2 ohm can be wire 4 ohm or 1 ohm and a dual 4 ohm can be wire to 8 ohm or 2 ohm.

 

[skdooley 10+ year member]

As people are posting, if you're looking for the most for your money, buying used is a great idea. You an find some great deals. Also keep in mind that not only the equipment you choose to go with is important but the install is just as important. Install can make or break a system.

 

[Jordan Cole 10+ year member]

Thinking about installing a system is what got me started wanting to build my own. Now I'm in the information overload zone. I've read you have to install a Cap before the amp to prevent the lights from dimming. There has to be more of reason than that.

 

[Bumpin' Goalie 10+ year member]

Thinking about installing a system is what got me started wanting to build my own. Now I'm in the information overload zone. I've read you have to install a Cap before the amp to prevent the lights from dimming. There has to be more of reason than that.

99.9% of people here will tell you to avoid capacitors...I am one of them.

If you need an "electrical buffer/band-aid" without grabbing an expensive alternator, grab a small Shuriken or something similar. Though it may not be necessary with your vehicle and the options you choose.

I would think it'd NOT be necessary, if I was a betting man.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

do not get a cap, waste of money.

either get a bigger alternator or a small battery but with that cadenc eamp you will be fine with no dimming imo,

SHURiKEN SK-BT20 High Performance Battery 20AH 850 AMP - eBay (item 170511479587 end time Feb-04-11 15:08:39 PST)

something like this would be much better then a cap

Xstatic BatCap Model 300 - eBay (item 160530402639 end time Jan-17-11 08:38:13 PST)

or this

 

[Jordan Cole 10+ year member]

amazing deal that 5 channel with a dcon give it 400rms, put some image dynamics up front

This is the plan so far. I tried posting what I'm going with so far, I guess a moderator has to check it out before it gets posted.

 

[LaserRed38 10+ year member]

Shut yo mouth!! Blue thunder amps and old school Thunder series will smash most any affordable amp in the same power range. Them bishes were BEAST. Great SQ , awesome power. 4500 subs????? NO!!! LOL. Chinese garbage , but the old school MTX amps were beast and the old school subs were decent. Don't use any NEW mtx stuff , it *****.

Okay, you know what I meant. I've been around the block. I meant current MTX stuff.