Need help

[jaywood 10+ year member]

What's up guys, first post here.

Another noob from CA!

I was looking at this sub? Kenwood KFC-W3012

What amp and what wiring kit would work with this?

I would prefer something off of Car Audio Video - Car Subwoofers - Car Speakers and Amplifiers

It's free shipping over $99...I don't have too much money to spend, so the cheaper the better.

Any help would be great....

Thanks!

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[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

That sub is a piece of shit and dealer cost car audio is run by a bunch of scammers. Search elsewhere.

You have been warned...

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

This is a much better sub than the Kenwood you're looking at.

RWE-302 - MB Quart 12" 1000 Watt Reference Series Subwoofer

It's only $15 more expensive too...

 

[jaywood 10+ year member]

Thank you for the warning.

What amp would work good with that sub? And wiring?

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

Thank you for the warning.
What amp would work good with that sub? And wiring?

I'll need your budget, man.

 

[YoungBloodM50 10+ year member]

Knukonceptz.com is the place to go for wiring.

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

How about this:

sub - RWE-302 - MB Quart 12" 1000 Watt Reference Series Subwoofer

amp - MB Quart Car Audio DSC5001 "Discus Series" Mono Block Car Amplifier 500 Watts RMS

wiring - Car Audio Wire

That'll set you back $235 + shipping...

 

[YoungBloodM50 10+ year member]

****! That's a good price. I really should have got that MB Quart. Oh well. OP you should go that route, or something close to it.

 

[jaywood 10+ year member]

Amazon.com: SSL SWK4 Complete 4 Gauge Amplifier Installation Kit: Electronics

What about that wiring kit? Is 4 gauge good?

And for the amp, is 500 watts enough?

 

[jaywood 10+ year member]

Can I bump this?

Thanks!

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

Can I bump this?
Thanks!

4 awg wiring is fine. I can't recommend the kit you linked, because I have no experience with it. The kit I linked from Knu is top quality wiring.

You won't do better than the stuff I linked for less money...unless you find some killer deals on used stuff. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[jaywood 10+ year member]

Alright perfect..thanks misfit.

That amp is enough to power the sub? And some decent aftermarket speakers? (If i get any)

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

Alright perfect..thanks misfit.
That amp is enough to power the sub? And some decent aftermarket speakers? (If i get any)

The sub is rated for 500 watts rms. The amp is also rated for 500 watts rms.

You'll need a second amp if your want to power speakers....OR....you can buy one of these amps and power a pair of components AND a subwoofer.

Crescendo Audio :: Amplifers :: 1000C4 4 Channel Amplfier

MB Quart DSC 4125 4-Channel 1000 Watt Speaker Amp (DSC4125)

 

[YoungBloodM50 10+ year member]

Alright perfect..thanks misfit.
That amp is enough to power the sub? And some decent aftermarket speakers? (If i get any)

Budget? You will get a lot more useful help if you give a budget.

 

[jaywood 10+ year member]

Sorry. I'm looking to spend under $400 on an amp, one 12" sub, wire, and speakers.