Is this Too Much Power (I'm a noob)

[zwbuntster 10+ year member]

I am very new to ths entire car audio scene, and especially amplifiers. That said, I recently bought a pair of Alpine Type-R components and a pair of the Type-R coaxials. These are the models that take 70RMS and 50RMS, respectively. I have an amp also that puts out 60RMS for four channels, and I was wondering if that is too much power for the coxials? Thanks for the help.

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[Chevillac 5,000+ posts]

No, its not. You can use it and be fine. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Max_Power 10+ year member]

that sounds like it should be ideal, if not perfect for thoes speakers

 

[zwbuntster 10+ year member]

OK, good thanks. One last question...what kind of installation kit should i get, as in size and expected prices, etc. Thanks again

 

[phyphoestilic 5,000+ posts]

4 gauge power and ground w/ inline fuse. Some 16AWG (or 14AWG) speaker cable.

 

[blackbonnie 5,000+ posts]

well this threads no use for me, everythings already been answered. x2 on everything

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

I wouldn't bother with the coaxials at all, personally.

Just use the components up front and bridge the amp's channels.

 

[zwbuntster 10+ year member]

Thanks for all th input. As far as the RCA cables, does it matter what kind or whatever. I will probably end up buying thw wiring separately since I already have enough speaker wire.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

http://www.knukonceptz.com is a great place for RCA interconnects.

 

[Max_Power 10+ year member]

I wouldn't bother with the coaxials at all, personally.
Just use the components up front and bridge the amp's channels.

I think he already bought the coaxials.

He might as well use them. I suppose he could sell them though.

 

[joelb 10+ year member]

Don't go cheap on the wire and the RCAs... Go with an ANL fuse, 100amp ANL fuse minimum for 600-800RMS, 150 ANL for 800-1000 RMS. Components and Coaxials need more power to play a broaded dynamic range. They can play all day with clean power. I pushed my Focal 5.25"s with 125 RMS, which is double the power and they were amazing... You will lose more power with a cheaper fuse at the battery....

joelb