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<blockquote data-quote="jazzsax4385" data-source="post: 6629297" data-attributes="member: 618795"><p>Ok, so just to let you guys know, I'm a newbie at car audio. I'm going to try my best to give you enough info to give you a picture on what i"m looking for.</p><p></p><p>Here's a little background info:</p><p></p><p>My mom got a new Chrysler 300c with a Boston Acoustics premium sound system and I was amazed at how clear the sound was for being car audio. Being a musician and being in studios, I am used to hearing music in very high quality and have always dreamed of having something close in my truck. I have just never had the extra money or time to look into upgrading my sound system. I am doing this for personal satisfaction and not to please others or turn heads. I just started researching and really getting interested right before Christmas. I have spent a pretty good amount of hours looking around on the net and have realized how much of a science all of this is and I need your help.</p><p></p><p>Now, here's what I'm working with so far:</p><p></p><p>Vehicle: '94 Ford Ranger STANDARD cab.</p><p></p><p>Components: Just bought some Pheonix Gold Rsd 6.5 components for the front staging. After doing some research I found that these were some of the best "bang for the buck" components considering I am on a budget. I'm pretty pleased overall. Not the best clarity in the midrange, amazing highs and lows though, but miles ahead of my old Pioneer 3-ways I bought from Circuit City about 8 years ago...lol.</p><p></p><p>Rear Fillers: Older Kenwood 6X9's. They're fillers...what can I say?</p><p></p><p>Amp: On the way!! Just bought an old RF 501x 4-ch on ebay for about $100 w/ shipping. Say's 545w RMS but says 1500w on the amp. Pretty sure it doesn't push 1500w, but I'm confused. Not sure if I got a good deal or if i got f***ed?</p><p></p><p>Ok, so enough of the background info etc....</p><p></p><p>Here's where I really need your help!!....</p><p></p><p>I am wanting to buy a sub to go behind the passenger seat of my truck. Just to remind you guys, I am still on a budget for now (still in school //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crying.gif.ec0ebefe590df0251476573bc49e46d8.gif). I don't want to spend more than $100, if at all possible, on 1 10" sub. After doing some research, I "THINK" that with a 4-ch amp, I can run my components on 2 channels and and bridge the other 2 channels to power a sub. If so, what sub would you suggest? Should it be a SVC or a DVC? Does it matter? What is the min/max RMS sub I should get? Does my amp even have enough to power my components and a sub? What would be the best way to wire the sub with my setup (series, parallel, 2/4 OHM)? Like I said before, I am not in it for the "thump". I just want a nice full and balanced sound in my truck, and even though the components put out a lot more bass than I imagined they would, it's just not as full and round of a sound on the bottom that I am looking for. BTW, I listen to just about every genre of music you can imagine, so I need a sub that is fairly versitile.</p><p></p><p>Sorry for the long @$$ post, but I just don't want to **** up. I would like to thank all of you for reading this and hopefully you will have some great feedback!! I am up for all suggestions, not just subs. Anyone found better comps for maybe a little more $$$? Hoping the amp will make a big difference.</p><p></p><p>Thanks again,</p><p></p><p>Ben</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jazzsax4385, post: 6629297, member: 618795"] Ok, so just to let you guys know, I'm a newbie at car audio. I'm going to try my best to give you enough info to give you a picture on what i"m looking for. Here's a little background info: My mom got a new Chrysler 300c with a Boston Acoustics premium sound system and I was amazed at how clear the sound was for being car audio. Being a musician and being in studios, I am used to hearing music in very high quality and have always dreamed of having something close in my truck. I have just never had the extra money or time to look into upgrading my sound system. I am doing this for personal satisfaction and not to please others or turn heads. I just started researching and really getting interested right before Christmas. I have spent a pretty good amount of hours looking around on the net and have realized how much of a science all of this is and I need your help. Now, here's what I'm working with so far: Vehicle: '94 Ford Ranger STANDARD cab. Components: Just bought some Pheonix Gold Rsd 6.5 components for the front staging. After doing some research I found that these were some of the best "bang for the buck" components considering I am on a budget. I'm pretty pleased overall. Not the best clarity in the midrange, amazing highs and lows though, but miles ahead of my old Pioneer 3-ways I bought from Circuit City about 8 years ago...lol. Rear Fillers: Older Kenwood 6X9's. They're fillers...what can I say? Amp: On the way!! Just bought an old RF 501x 4-ch on ebay for about $100 w/ shipping. Say's 545w RMS but says 1500w on the amp. Pretty sure it doesn't push 1500w, but I'm confused. Not sure if I got a good deal or if i got f***ed? Ok, so enough of the background info etc.... Here's where I really need your help!!.... I am wanting to buy a sub to go behind the passenger seat of my truck. Just to remind you guys, I am still on a budget for now (still in school [IMG]//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crying.gif.ec0ebefe590df0251476573bc49e46d8.gif[/IMG]). I don't want to spend more than $100, if at all possible, on 1 10" sub. After doing some research, I "THINK" that with a 4-ch amp, I can run my components on 2 channels and and bridge the other 2 channels to power a sub. If so, what sub would you suggest? Should it be a SVC or a DVC? Does it matter? What is the min/max RMS sub I should get? Does my amp even have enough to power my components and a sub? What would be the best way to wire the sub with my setup (series, parallel, 2/4 OHM)? Like I said before, I am not in it for the "thump". I just want a nice full and balanced sound in my truck, and even though the components put out a lot more bass than I imagined they would, it's just not as full and round of a sound on the bottom that I am looking for. BTW, I listen to just about every genre of music you can imagine, so I need a sub that is fairly versitile. Sorry for the long @$$ post, but I just don't want to **** up. I would like to thank all of you for reading this and hopefully you will have some great feedback!! I am up for all suggestions, not just subs. Anyone found better comps for maybe a little more $$$? Hoping the amp will make a big difference. Thanks again, Ben [/QUOTE]
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