2x2 channel amps or 1x4 channel amp?
07 January 2006, 08:58 PM
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2x2 channel amps or 1x4 channel amp?
I am in a bit of a situation. Do I get 2x2 channel amps - 1 powering front components and the other powering rear door components with one amp under each front seat? or Do I have one 4 channel amp powering all 4 speakers?
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09 January 2006, 06:08 PM
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would go one 4 channel meself so long as its got independent crossovers on the amp for front an rear shd u want to change your system configuration at all later.
09 January 2006, 09:47 PM
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Where would a 4 channel amp best be positioned? I want a discrete install. Will it fit under the passenger seat or will the odd person that sits in the back seats kick it. I know 4 channel amps can be a bit large.
The other idea is to put it in the book attached to the back of the rear seats. Any pics would be helpful.
The other idea is to put it in the book attached to the back of the rear seats. Any pics would be helpful.
09 January 2006, 10:56 PM
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That's an interesting set-up your proposing. I'm certain you won't get the best sound though.
I've had 3 scoobies now and each one has had a quality ICE install based on the following schematics...
You must put quality components in the front, power these from a decent two way amp fitted under the seat. Then power your rear door speakers from your head unit [only need rear speakers for fill]. Finally, a sub in the boot, power this from a bass amp under the other seat.
This will give you a fantastic ICE set-up.
I've had 3 scoobies now and each one has had a quality ICE install based on the following schematics...
You must put quality components in the front, power these from a decent two way amp fitted under the seat. Then power your rear door speakers from your head unit [only need rear speakers for fill]. Finally, a sub in the boot, power this from a bass amp under the other seat.
This will give you a fantastic ICE set-up.
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I am in a bit of a situation. Do I get 2x2 channel amps - 1 powering front components and the other powering rear door components with one amp under each front seat? or Do I have one 4 channel amp powering all 4 speakers?
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ideas?
13 January 2006, 09:56 PM
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I have gone with your advice AlanS.
Re: wiring. Should I buy at ready made set or make it up myself?
The Qdos from Halfrauds is a bit long and would waste a lot of wiring/cash. What dimensions should I go for with the amp under the passenger/driver seat? Is it worth making them up and maybe buy a decent set of hifi phonos?
Re: wiring. Should I buy at ready made set or make it up myself?
The Qdos from Halfrauds is a bit long and would waste a lot of wiring/cash. What dimensions should I go for with the amp under the passenger/driver seat? Is it worth making them up and maybe buy a decent set of hifi phonos?
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Originally Posted by discodancer
I have gone with your advice AlanS.
Re: wiring. Should I buy at ready made set or make it up myself?
The Qdos from Halfrauds is a bit long and would waste a lot of wiring/cash. What dimensions should I go for with the amp under the passenger/driver seat? Is it worth making them up and maybe buy a decent set of hifi phonos?
Re: wiring. Should I buy at ready made set or make it up myself?
The Qdos from Halfrauds is a bit long and would waste a lot of wiring/cash. What dimensions should I go for with the amp under the passenger/driver seat? Is it worth making them up and maybe buy a decent set of hifi phonos?
Your kit will come with a basic set of RCA leads but in reality these are fine because you will never get studio quality sound in a fast moving vibrating noisy car. But you will get a great powerful ICE system thast will make you smile
Hope this helps
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