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<blockquote data-quote="spongerd82" data-source="post: 8641583" data-attributes="member: 670705">I see that most audiophiles recommend not using the rear speakers. I am open to this concept.After your advice, this is what I think will fit my budget and get the most bang for buck.Front doors: JBL GTO609C 6.5&#039;sJL Fix 86An ampFor the amp, if I disconnect the rear doors, why should I spend the extra $$ for a 5ch amp? Couldn&#039;t a 4ch amp run the fronts (ch1/2) and the sub (bridged on channels 3/4)? However, the powered sub I already have (JBL also) has done me very well in the past. I am very happy with the quality, so I would rather just reuse it and spend $$ elsewhere.With that being said, would a 4ch amp be adequate? I know I should try to match the rms of the speakers to the rms of the amp (again, if I am wrong, correct me). Can you give me some brand that I should stay away from with amp? I see you recommend Zapco. I have used Rockford for years with no issues, but am open to you guy&#039;s professional opinion.I also have a question about the JL Fix. I see it has software that allows for some adjustment. Will I be able to have at least a basic equalizer (more than the high/mid/low) to adjust the ranges? My stock headunit that needs to stay doesn&#039;t have much adjustments.One last question. There is a factory spot on the rear deck for an 8&quot; sub. Should I even consider it? My intuition says no.Thanks again for your time. I guess things have changed dramatically since I first began installing stereos.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="spongerd82, post: 8641583, member: 670705"] I see that most audiophiles recommend not using the rear speakers. I am open to this concept. After your advice, this is what I think will fit my budget and get the most bang for buck. Front doors: JBL GTO609C 6.5's JL Fix 86 An amp For the amp, if I disconnect the rear doors, why should I spend the extra $$ for a 5ch amp? Couldn't a 4ch amp run the fronts (ch1/2) and the sub (bridged on channels 3/4)? However, the powered sub I already have (JBL also) has done me very well in the past. I am very happy with the quality, so I would rather just reuse it and spend $$ elsewhere. With that being said, would a 4ch amp be adequate? I know I should try to match the rms of the speakers to the rms of the amp (again, if I am wrong, correct me). Can you give me some brand that I should stay away from with amp? I see you recommend Zapco. I have used Rockford for years with no issues, but am open to you guy's professional opinion. I also have a question about the JL Fix. I see it has software that allows for some adjustment. Will I be able to have at least a basic equalizer (more than the high/mid/low) to adjust the ranges? My stock headunit that needs to stay doesn't have much adjustments. One last question. There is a factory spot on the rear deck for an 8" sub. Should I even consider it? My intuition says no. Thanks again for your time. I guess things have changed dramatically since I first began installing stereos. [/QUOTE]

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