So I got a new system getting ready to install which I got 6 and 3/4in with tweeters on the front that's 120 watt max and 6x9s that are 150 watts max just wondering if I should go with a 2 channel or 4 channel and what wattage I should be leaning towards? All Rockford Fosgate
2 channel or 4 channel?
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wowitsfast
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wattage whatever you want just turn things down so you dont blow stuff up lol. i have a 2 channel 250w for my 10''sub and 4 channel 300w to run my doors and package tray the wires i run will handle 2000w in case i ever want to upgrade but its plenty loud so i think im good with what i got GL hope it helps
brettstoner
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You want your amp(s) RMS rating to meet or exceed the RMS rating of the speakers or closely match. Then turn down the gain of the amp so you do not get distortion. If you buy smaller amp then you may turn the gain up on the amp for more volume and end up sending a clipped signal to the speakers. Ignore max rating and look at RMS.
I personally prefer to buy a quality set of front components, amp them, and not run rear fill. Good quality front speakers will provide more than enough volume and sound better then 4 medicore speakers. Only reason to run rear speakers in a vehicle is 5.1 surround sound with separate rear channels for movies. I havent run rear fill in 10 years and you would never know.
I personally prefer to buy a quality set of front components, amp them, and not run rear fill. Good quality front speakers will provide more than enough volume and sound better then 4 medicore speakers. Only reason to run rear speakers in a vehicle is 5.1 surround sound with separate rear channels for movies. I havent run rear fill in 10 years and you would never know.
Well the back ones would be for bass right? The front ones really won't put out that. I know subs are for more of the boom but I don't subs because I'm not 16. They are two ways back there so sound will be good too. But I'm thinking a 2 channel would suffice with 200 watts going thru everything.
brettstoner
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With good aftermarket front components properly amp'ed they will put out much more midbass than any 6x9 driver in the rear shelf. From stock I guess you could say the 6x9 in the rears are for midbass but realistically a $5 stock speaker isn't going to produce quality midbass. Quality front component set properly installed, I run CTX65CS, will blow away any midbass 6x9 and hit like a small 8 sub would. https://www.amazon.com/Ctx65cs-Dynamics-Component-Speaker-System/dp/B001NNOZNQ
I'm 36 and I still appreciate a good sound system. Not boomy, annoying teanager crap. Good sound quality. A 10 or 12 inch amp'ed sub properly matches the front components and sounds great. No pounding bass like a teenager but the volume of the bass will match the midbass and highs.
Worse comes to worse try the amp and see what you like. If it is not enough upgrade speakers or higher RMS amp. Try disconnecting the rears and see if you like. Tune for eq with a IMM-6 calibrated mike and smooth out the peaks and valleys.
I personally believe the best setup is a good set of front components, properly installed, amp'ed, an aftermarket head unit that gives you some eq ability, and a rear 10 or 12 inch sub. You won't pound or vibrate the car but the sound quality will be incredible. Tune it with a Imm-6 mike from Dayton Audio along with Audiotool on your cell phone.
I'm 36 and I still appreciate a good sound system. Not boomy, annoying teanager crap. Good sound quality. A 10 or 12 inch amp'ed sub properly matches the front components and sounds great. No pounding bass like a teenager but the volume of the bass will match the midbass and highs.
Worse comes to worse try the amp and see what you like. If it is not enough upgrade speakers or higher RMS amp. Try disconnecting the rears and see if you like. Tune for eq with a IMM-6 calibrated mike and smooth out the peaks and valleys.
I personally believe the best setup is a good set of front components, properly installed, amp'ed, an aftermarket head unit that gives you some eq ability, and a rear 10 or 12 inch sub. You won't pound or vibrate the car but the sound quality will be incredible. Tune it with a Imm-6 mike from Dayton Audio along with Audiotool on your cell phone.