Completely uneducated on car stereos. Need Help

[SchizoidHorse9]

I'm currently in the process of totally outfitting my cheap commuter car with a ultra-low cost sound system, and I'm trying to gather the basics, but honestly, most of what I'm reading is jargon that I can't decipher. I have a set up that I think might work, based off of a whole bunch of various bits and pieces I picked up from garage sales and thrift stores, but I need to know my system is compatible. Here's what I've got:

A Cobalt 230 amp, rated for 30x2, 4 ohm.

A Kenwood KFC-W3003 Subwoofer: Kenwood KFC-W3003 12" 4-ohm Component Subwoofer — Killer look, great sound! at Crutchfield.com

2 pairs of JBL GTO638 6.5-Inch 3-Ways: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003KN2TF8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1OQ0HQZ5A5YEQ

and a Pioneer DEH-X6800BT stereo: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01463W1IU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

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[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

that amp will barely tickle the sub

 

[SchizoidHorse9]

I'm not looking for killer bass, I just want an even, good sounding system, something that will make classical, indie, hip-hop, metal, and jazz all sound decent.

 

[SchizoidHorse9]

I also have a Legacy LA-200 sitting around, which I might throw in to help take some of the load. It's around 35x2 at 4ohm, I believe.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

I also have a Legacy LA-200 sitting around, which I might throw in to help take some of the load. It's around 35x2 at 4ohm, I believe.

might be slightly better or the same. We not talking about anything close to killer bass. We talking about just actually having bass that might be louder than door speakers. You might want a bit more to be honest.

 

[SchizoidHorse9]

https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Audio-AC800-4-800-Watt-Amplifier/dp/B00HG6W1VM?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00HG6W1VM&linkCode=as2&linkId=KZPSPVTWL5M2F2NB&redirect=true&ref_=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl&tag=enginerealm-20

This is about the only amp I've found within my budget, so far. The 800 and 1200 watt models are within my price range. Thoughts?

 

[jboy2015]

https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Audio-AC800-4-800-Watt-Amplifier/dp/B00HG6W1VM?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00HG6W1VM&linkCode=as2&linkId=KZPSPVTWL5M2F2NB&redirect=true&ref_=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl&tag=enginerealm-20
This is about the only amp I've found within my budget, so far. The 800 and 1200 watt models are within my price range. Thoughts?

First off, thanks for stating your goals. Whats your budget?? Total.

 

[SchizoidHorse9]

Alternatively, I have this sub as well, sitting out in the shop: Kicker CompVR CVR8-4 8" Dual 4-ohm Voice Coil Component Subwoofer at Crutchfield.com

 

[nismotwin 10+ year member]

Junk...look in the classifieds here. What is your budget?

 

[SchizoidHorse9]

Frankly, next to nothing, if I can get away with only having to get a amp, then that's what I am going to do, and along with that, I don't really want to go over $100 on it. Less, if possible. Super-budget, like I said. Just a working system.

 

[jboy2015]

Alternatively, I have this sub as well, sitting out in the shop: Kicker CompVR CVR8-4 8" Dual 4-ohm Voice Coil Component Subwoofer at Crutchfield.com

BUDGET?

...and no

 

[SchizoidHorse9]

I already own everything you see in the initial post, so I only want to make a slight upgrade over my old system, with what I have. I just need to know if it works.

 

[jboy2015]

good luck with that....

 

[SchizoidHorse9]

Well, this helps exactly not at all.

 

[heyhi1 10+ year member]

Did you install the radio and door speakers?