I need some front stage help.

[Kargo 10+ year member]

Let me start by saying I am some what lost with what to do to get the optimal configuration with the equpiment I have //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif . I'll list it off to give some insight.

Bass:

2 Alpine Type R, SWR-1222D

Source:

DEH-P500UB

Front Stage:

DOTECH OVATION 6"

Amps:

MRP-M1000 (Powering 2 Subs)

D3 500.4 - 500 Watt Four-Channel Amplifier (Powering Front Stage)

Now the thing I need options on is my front stage sound. I'm not to sure on the process of how to correctly bridge my amp, or to decide to run with the crossovers provided or use my amps crossover.

I have read around and it mentions if I bridge my amp I will only get a mono sound but there are ways around it by using "Y Splitters". As of right now I am only running out of the front inputs of my amp and not getting full wattage to my speakers.

And yes I am only running front stage at this time. No rear fill.

Can anyone explain to me what would be the best options for setting up my front stage? I can get pics if anyone needs to see in more detail.

- Thanks

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[cx-7heaven 10+ year member]

Have you got the amp yet? If so, there should be an instruction manual that will walk you through it. I would use the supplied Morel crossovers, because you dont have the right deck, nor the knowledge to correctly do an active system. The sound from those running passive should be quite nice.

 

[Kargo 10+ year member]

Yeah I have everything but the instructions dont go into much detail about it.

 

[cx-7heaven 10+ year member]

To bridge that amp, for the left speaker set, you use the left front + for the positive, and the right front - for the negative, for the right speaker set, do the same thing on the rear labeled channles of the amp.

http://www.diamondaudio.com/PDF/current/D3/D3_Amp%20Manual%20082608.pdf