First system installed, opinions wanted! :)

[White Knight]

I've been on this site for a few years, but rarely post. I've always installed head units, but this was my first system installation, and it went well.

First, what I have is a 2000 Mercury Sable. I had a stock radio in, because it was the Sable with the climate controls. Well, they finally had a face plate for the Sable with CC's, so I bought a Metra Faceplate for like $165 (ouch, I know). I then got a cheap Chinese DVD/GPS combo, an RL-201 for like $269 (better than I thought so far).

After that, I went on Amazon and ordered a QUANTUM QKQ4 4-Gauge Amplifier Kit for $25.

Ok, now that those were installed, I turned to Craigslist.

I got a great deal on an amp, box, and subs from one guy. For just $65, I got a Kenwood KAC-8151D amp, and a box with two 12" Punch P2 subs.

Well, didn't fit in my trunk. It was roughly 34" x16" x 15". I needed to go around 30" x 14" maximum. I tested it in my backseat and it worked fine. Well, I needed a smaller box, so I pondered cutting it. I searched Craigslist one last time before I attempted to cut, and found another pretty good deal. For $50, I got a smaller box, this time a Dual Xobp12d 12" Bandpass Blue Illuminite. I brought it home, and it fit (off the top of my head, I think it is 29" x 14"), and sounds nice.

Now, I know compared to the experts here it is probably a half-assed system and all, but it's fine for what I need. I just want to know is this amp/box setup ok, or is one too powerful for the other? I also don't know what to set the dials on the amp to. Specs are all in the links provided above.

Also, is which box in your opinions are better, those Punch P2's or the Illuminites? On the Punch box, it had four speaker connectors (two positives, and two negatives). I was a little surprised to find that the Illuminite box had only two. Strange, I thought each 12" sub would have its own set each. My amp also has room for four. Anyway, I have the Punch box just sitting in my living room now. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Anyway, sorry for all the extreme newbie questions. And opinions will be greatly appreciated, it's how I learn. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

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[Moofs 10+ year member]

easily the p2's r better. This illuminite subs look like xplodes.

Try to build a custom box for the p2's or put it in through the back seats if u can fold them.

If not sell one of the subs. You at least have a HU, amp kit (which is prob more like 8g) and u have the kenwood amp.

Looks like u just need a box and sub. How much can you spend?

I would try to sell the Illuminite box, literally nothing about it looks good. You should look into getting 2 10's if u can. Something that is 150-200rms each and that you can wire together down to two ohms.

 

[White Knight]

Well the P2's and box were sold on Craigslist. Me and building don't mix. I am good with wiring, terrible with anything else. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif For now I will deal with it, but in a month or so I will start looking (catching up on some bills first) for new subs. I can spend a decent amount, but really don't wanna spend more than $200-$300. I don't mind used as long as they work like new.

I always knew the Duals were all show and no go, but how's the amp? Is it adequate for decent subs? I only paid $65 for it with the P2's, and sold the P2's for $65, so technically I got it for free, //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif