Help me please. I'm a newbie in setting up audio.

[xNaStYx 10+ year member]

So is it just ok to install my tweeters inside the dashboard, sir? If for example I have an 800w subwoofer, what should the power of my amplifier?

over 9000

 

[Jakey253 10+ year member]

If I were you, for the sub I would go with 1 12" alpine type-r 2ohm (does 500watts rms w/ 1500watt peak) and I would go with an amp that does around 750 watts rms. (Its always better to have headroom, meaning more power then the sub needs so you can upgrade in the future, and so you don't have to worry about blowing your sub.) As far as the headunit, any will do just do some research. I personally like just about all the alpine headunits, although I am going to buy a Pioneer Premier later tomorrow. If you want to buy component speakers I would go with Phoenix gold comps (really inexpensive) and I would run a 2 channel 200 watt amp to those.

You can purchase all of this off of woofersetc.com (I am about to spend $700 there tomorrow on an alarm, 1 12",amp and headunit tomorrow)

 

[tuskilla 10+ year member]

i take it when you say 800 watts its actually about 400rms (true watts) so if i was you id probably run a 600 watt amp 1 channel mono class D amp.

and you can mount your tweeters anywhere you want just be sure to be able to tuck the wires so they cant be seen

 

[tuskilla 10+ year member]

dont get a Type R, i had on and the RE SE/x Blows it out of the water!!!!! and its cheaper!!!

 

[technowar 10+ year member]

How do you calculate the rms, sir?

 

[Jakey253 10+ year member]

rms are usually half of what the sub claims it puts out (peak)

 

[Ohioguy 10+ year member]

dont even ask questions. you know nothing. use the searchbar and over look these forums from top to bottom. then think of a budget. your figuring 50$ for a wiring kit which you will need 4 gauge (read up on sizes and why you need them), learn what to connect it to. then learn about ohms, and how to wire a subwoofer. then learn about watts. then pick out a sub you look in your price range and buy an amp preferably with twice the amount of watts peak. rms is the number of watts a subwoofer can handle all the time. peak is the amount its labeled at where it wont work anymore because its too much power. imo get a sub like kenwood or rockford and an amp like mtx, hifonics, or soundstorm since you really dont know anything. its not good to spend a **** ton of money and not know what your doing possibly making a big bonfire if you get a short or something somewhere

 

[technowar 10+ year member]

Thanks Ohioguy. That's what I am doing right now. I am confused because I read a post stating

For example, if a sub has an RMS wattage rating of 100 watts, you'll want to pair it with an amp that produces an RMS wattage output of 100 watts. The sub will be able to perform at its maximum rating, and the amp won't overwork itself to drive the sub.
Result? Solid, clean bass.

Source: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-1ELcjVp9WcZ/app/learn/article/default.aspx?pp=T&page=All&aid=476&articlegroupid=81

So yeah, I am confused. Sorry guys, I am new to this.

 

[technowar 10+ year member]

Which is better, sir? Sub's RMS is greater than the Amp's RMS or the other way around, Amp's RMS is greater than the Sub's RMS. So yeah, I'm low on budget and I'm planning to have this set-up:

Amp: 1507 90wrms x 4channel / 360wrms/1440 peak

Speaker: Targa X652c 6.5" 80 x 2wrms

Sub: Targa x100i 10" 120wrms 240peak

Is it ok to have 705 60wrms x 4channel / 240wrms/960 peak than 1507 90wrms x 4channel / 360wrms/1440 peak?

Another thing, should I drop the Targa X652c 6.5" 80 x 2wrms and change it with another Targa x100i 10" 120wrms 240peak for double sub, since either 705 or the 1507 amp can power two subs without any problem. If I'll use 1507, 2 channels, which is 90wrms*2 = 180wrms and is greater than the rms of the sub, can power the other sub, and the remaining two channels can power the other sub as well. While with 705, 2 channels, 60wrms*2 = 120wrms and is equal with the sub's rms, it can power one sub and the remaining two channel can power the other sub as well.

I hope to hear comments and suggestions from you guys. TIA *cheers*

 

[technowar 10+ year member]

Anyone, who could help me decide?

 

[jpexpc 10+ year member]

Which is better, sir? Sub's RMS is greater than the Amp's RMS or the other way around, Amp's RMS is greater than the Sub's RMS. So yeah, I'm low on budget and I'm planning to have this set-up:
Amp: 1507 90wrms x 4channel / 360wrms/1440 peak

Speaker: Targa X652c 6.5" 80 x 2wrms

Sub: Targa x100i 10" 120wrms 240peak

Is it ok to have 705 60wrms x 4channel / 240wrms/960 peak than 1507 90wrms x 4channel / 360wrms/1440 peak?

Another thing, should I drop the Targa X652c 6.5" 80 x 2wrms and change it with another Targa x100i 10" 120wrms 240peak for double sub, since either 705 or the 1507 amp can power two subs without any problem. If I'll use 1507, 2 channels, which is 90wrms*2 = 180wrms and is greater than the rms of the sub, can power the other sub, and the remaining two channels can power the other sub as well. While with 705, 2 channels, 60wrms*2 = 120wrms and is equal with the sub's rms, it can power one sub and the remaining two channel can power the other sub as well.

I hope to hear comments and suggestions from you guys. TIA *cheers*

You should provide links. I could read that 20 times and still have no idea what you're asking.

 

[phemps 10+ year member]

dont even ask questions. you know nothing. use the searchbar and over look these forums from top to bottom. then think of a budget. your figuring 50$ for a wiring kit which you will need 4 gauge (read up on sizes and why you need them), learn what to connect it to. then learn about ohms, and how to wire a subwoofer. then learn about watts. then pick out a sub you look in your price range and buy an amp preferably with twice the amount of watts peak. rms is the number of watts a subwoofer can handle all the time. peak is the amount its labeled at where it wont work anymore because its too much power. imo get a sub like kenwood or rockford and an amp like mtx, hifonics, or soundstorm since you really dont know anything. its not good to spend a **** ton of money and not know what your doing possibly making a big bonfire if you get a short or something somewhere

fail? you dont sound very knowlegeable yourself there buddy

 

[technowar 10+ year member]

@jpexpc

Let me rephrase it, ma'am. Do you think a v12 1507 amp having a 90wrms x 4channel / 360wrms/1440 peak spec can power two Targa x100i 10" 120wrms 240peak subs or two Targa 12" 150wrms 240peak subs.

 

[jpexpc 10+ year member]

I don' t know why that wouldn't work. And just //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif, that is my hot ass girlfriend in my avatar. She brings me to my knees with teh hotness. I got nudes if you would like. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[technowar 10+ year member]

Oh, sorry my bad. And sir, the performance of my subs. Do you think it will be at its best? Or just better?