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<blockquote data-quote="RussellJ" data-source="post: 8790982" data-attributes="member: 685998"><p>Hello! I am new to the world of car audio! And I just want to ask if the following setup is wise/works at all without damaging anything! Be kind, as I may have jumped the gun with excitement and bought the wrong peripherals. But wanted to see if you guys think this will be fine to set up or a big no-no.</p><p></p><p><strong>HU:</strong> Already exists in the car (Toyota GT86/FRS/BRZ) Sony XAV-AX1000</p><p><a href="https://www.crutchfield.com/p_158XAV1000/Sony-XAV-AX1000.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">https://www.crutchfield.com/p_158XAV1000/Sony-XAV-AX1000.html</span></a></p><p></p><p>___________</p><p></p><p><strong>Amp 1</strong>: Pioneer 1000w GM-A6704 - 4-channel <strong><span style="color: rgb(61, 142, 185)">60 watts RMS x 4</span></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.crutchfield.com/p_130GMA6704/Pioneer-GM-A6704.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">https://www.crutchfield.com/p_130GMA6704/Pioneer-GM-A6704.html</span></a></p><p></p><p><strong>Speakers Front (Doors):</strong> Memphis Audio PRX602 Power Reference Series 6-1/2" 2-way car speakers <strong><span style="color: rgb(61, 142, 185)">50 watts RMS</span> (100 watts peak power)</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.crutchfield.com/p_953PRX602/Memphis-Audio-PRX602.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">https://www.crutchfield.com/p_953PRX602/Memphis-Audio-PRX602.html</span></a></p><p></p><p><strong>Speakers Rear: </strong>Memphis Audio PRX4 Power Reference Series 4" 2-way car speakers <strong><span style="color: rgb(61, 142, 185)">20 watts RMS</span> (40 watts peak power)</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.crutchfield.com/p_953PRX4/Memphis-Audio-PRX4.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">https://www.crutchfield.com/p_953PRX4/Memphis-Audio-PRX4.html</span></a></p><p></p><p>____________</p><p></p><p><strong>Amp 2 (Sub)</strong>: Pioneer GM-A3702 2-channel car amplifier - <strong><span style="color: rgb(61, 142, 185)">60 watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms (95 watts RMS x 2 at 2 ohms)</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(61, 142, 185)">190 watts RMS x 1 in bridged mode (4-ohm stable in bridged mode)</span></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.crutchfield.com/p_130GMA3702/Pioneer-GM-A3702.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">https://www.crutchfield.com/p_130GMA3702/Pioneer-GM-A3702.html</span></a></p><p></p><p><strong>Subwoofer</strong>: Kicker 48TCWRT672 - <strong><span style="color: rgb(61, 142, 185)">2 ohm 150 watts RMS (300 watts peak power)</span></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.crutchfield.com/p_20648TT672/Kicker-48TCWRT672.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12px">https://www.crutchfield.com/p_20648TT672/Kicker-48TCWRT672.html</span></a></p><p></p><p>____________</p><p></p><p>I've highlighted the power ratings. My worry is that the amps are too powerful for the speakers. I've done some maths (I think) and I could be overpowering my speakers.</p><p>Advice would be much appreciated.</p><p></p><p>Thanks and I hope you're all doing well!</p><p></p><p>J.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RussellJ, post: 8790982, member: 685998"] Hello! I am new to the world of car audio! And I just want to ask if the following setup is wise/works at all without damaging anything! Be kind, as I may have jumped the gun with excitement and bought the wrong peripherals. But wanted to see if you guys think this will be fine to set up or a big no-no. [B]HU:[/B] Already exists in the car (Toyota GT86/FRS/BRZ) Sony XAV-AX1000 [URL='https://www.crutchfield.com/p_158XAV1000/Sony-XAV-AX1000.html'][SIZE=3]https://www.crutchfield.com/p_158XAV1000/Sony-XAV-AX1000.html[/SIZE][/URL] ___________ [B]Amp 1[/B]: Pioneer 1000w GM-A6704 - 4-channel [B][COLOR=rgb(61, 142, 185)]60 watts RMS x 4[/COLOR][/B] [URL='https://www.crutchfield.com/p_130GMA6704/Pioneer-GM-A6704.html'][SIZE=3]https://www.crutchfield.com/p_130GMA6704/Pioneer-GM-A6704.html[/SIZE][/URL] [B]Speakers Front (Doors):[/B] Memphis Audio PRX602 Power Reference Series 6-1/2" 2-way car speakers [B][COLOR=rgb(61, 142, 185)]50 watts RMS[/COLOR] (100 watts peak power)[/B] [URL='https://www.crutchfield.com/p_953PRX602/Memphis-Audio-PRX602.html'][SIZE=3]https://www.crutchfield.com/p_953PRX602/Memphis-Audio-PRX602.html[/SIZE][/URL] [B]Speakers Rear: [/B]Memphis Audio PRX4 Power Reference Series 4" 2-way car speakers [B][COLOR=rgb(61, 142, 185)]20 watts RMS[/COLOR] (40 watts peak power)[/B] [URL='https://www.crutchfield.com/p_953PRX4/Memphis-Audio-PRX4.html'][SIZE=3]https://www.crutchfield.com/p_953PRX4/Memphis-Audio-PRX4.html[/SIZE][/URL] ____________ [B]Amp 2 (Sub)[/B]: Pioneer GM-A3702 2-channel car amplifier - [B][COLOR=rgb(61, 142, 185)]60 watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms (95 watts RMS x 2 at 2 ohms) 190 watts RMS x 1 in bridged mode (4-ohm stable in bridged mode)[/COLOR][/B] [URL='https://www.crutchfield.com/p_130GMA3702/Pioneer-GM-A3702.html'][SIZE=3]https://www.crutchfield.com/p_130GMA3702/Pioneer-GM-A3702.html[/SIZE][/URL] [B]Subwoofer[/B]: Kicker 48TCWRT672 - [B][COLOR=rgb(61, 142, 185)]2 ohm 150 watts RMS (300 watts peak power)[/COLOR][/B] [URL='https://www.crutchfield.com/p_20648TT672/Kicker-48TCWRT672.html'][SIZE=3]https://www.crutchfield.com/p_20648TT672/Kicker-48TCWRT672.html[/SIZE][/URL] ____________ I've highlighted the power ratings. My worry is that the amps are too powerful for the speakers. I've done some maths (I think) and I could be overpowering my speakers. Advice would be much appreciated. Thanks and I hope you're all doing well! J. [/QUOTE]
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