What's my next move?

[dwb1957]

Hi all. Replacing my "Premium" sound system in my 1991 Mustang convertible...

I started with 6 new Infinity speakers, 2 ohm because was told they would work with the existing sound system...

Front Dash: Infinity Reference 3032CF 3.5" 2-way

Door Speakers: Infinity Reference 6032CF 6.5" 2-way

Rear SIde Panel: Infinity Kappa 682.9CF 6x8 2-way

Sounds better but not good enough.

I had an old Sony Head Unit in the garage that I always liked...Sony CDX-MP70 so I removed the Ford stereo & little amplifier...Used Metra products to hookup & by-pass the amp.

Sounds better but not good enough.

What next. I prolly want to install an amp & maybe a sub down the road. I just want to utilize my old head unit & the 6 speakers...If I have to ditch the 3.5's & I guess I can live with that.

The Sony CDX-MP70 is a 23w RMS/52w Peak with 5v pre-outs (Front, Rear, & Sub out RCA's)

What makes the most sense...The car is a noisy convertible. It is in the Garage for the winter & interior is sorta stripped for a basic Resto, so a good time to run wires.

Thanks!

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[dwb1957]

let me add to this...with the Head Unit volume turned up...it overheats & shuts down. Has to be the (2) sets of Infinity 2ohm speakers on the same channel (remember I'm using the original speaker wire harness & connected the speakers just as the Ford Speakers were connected). The original Ford speakers were (2) high frequency speakers (dash) & (2) full range speakers in the doors wired in parallel as the front channel. Separate signal return wiring to each speaker was used.

Soooo, is there a 1ohm stable amp I can configure into this to keep all speakers in the mix? Is it possible to use a 6 channel amp & split the front RCA cable into 2 sets @ a 6 channel amp? I will now be replacing the puny speaker wire but if I install an amp in the trunk, will be obviously routing wire different. Help

 

[CrossoverOre 10+ year member]

deck is overloading for sure. its possible to split the front signal to run 4ch for the front stage. I would recommend going to the 6 ch amp and that will make everything happy so you dont have to find a 4ch thats 1 ohm stable. a sub, any sub will also round out the sound of the vehicle.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

i'd run the dash speakers off the deck and get a 4 - 6 channel to run the rest of the speakers in the car ,that will leave 1-2 channels for a sub as well .i can suggest and sell you an amp that will work for your needs ,but i need a budget to work with .

 

[dwb1957]

Thanks, I'm gonna plan on just a pre-wire for a 6 channel amp, sizing the positive cable for a possible small sub as a second stage while the interior is fully accessible. 14 gauge speaker wire will run to the trunk also. Thanks again.