j33pm4n

Im running a sony head unit, 2 pioneer premier speakers in the front, stock speakers in the back along with 2 12" MTX terminator subwoofers. sounds beautiful already but the amp that came along with the subs is only 500 watts (i believe) and im wondering what sort of amp i should upgrade too. i was thinking 1000 but im not sure of the specifics i need in order to buy one.

Also does anyone have subs that vibrated your license plate? if so how did you silence the vibration

Diesel

What brand/series are the subs and amp.

get a vibration dampening kit for the plate.

j33pm4n

MTX Terminators 212 for the subs, the amp came with the subs so its also MTX brand

Diesel

They're rated at 400wRMS. If you were to buy another amplifier, look into cadence, clarion, sundown, soundstream, jbl. Something that is 400wrms at 2 ohms.

j33pm4n

Im stuck on this page
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...mplifiers.aspx
not good with the technical lingo so as simple as u can put it please

Diesel

Class D monoblocks(1 channel) are always your best bet for component drivers(subwoofers). Main reasons being is they are reliable and efficient.

You want to stay away from certain companies, that reason being they are cheap, they run at a low efficiency(ex. only 50% of specified wattage) and they are problem prone. Some of these cheap companies include boss, hifonics, dual, jvc, kenwood, pyle, etc.

Good brands, Sundown, Cadence, Clarion, Soundstream, RE, DC, JBL, Lanzar is ok, MB Quart, Orion, Planet Audio and Pioneer are great for beginners.

As far as I see on that sight, these would be your best bet-

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...m_TRX700D.aspx

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...MAXP1055D.aspx

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...GM-D7500M.aspx

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...o_AP1000D.aspx

j33pm4n

thanks alot man, helped alot

Diesel

No problem, if you have anymore questions feel free to PM me.

Black00XJ

I cut a old bushing into 4 pieces and put between the hatch and plate

jcwclm

I have cadence. Awesome stuff!

PEPPERHEAD

If you have the cash this is an amp that will power your subs with some headroom left over. It will also allow you to upgrade your sub(s) later if you desire. I have a TXA-750d powering an Kicker CVR10. Cadence make killer amps and my understanding is they underate their amps output.

http://www.woofersetc.com/p6102/TXA1...-Amplifier.htm

I tried locating a link for Profile amps on a couple site I've ordered from but nothing there. Profile AP-1000m. Low cost but quality amp and they do rated power.

Just another couple of options.

dilljeepo

If your subs are dual four ohm coils then you could wire them for a one ohm sub and get a massive class D amp 1 ohm capable that will knock your socks off. That's what I did. Sounds great and vibrated a light fixture off the ceiling inside my house... good luck with body panels staying on though :P

j33pm4n

hahaha, thanks again guys ill let you know if i upgrade!

DmC

If I was to install component 3 way speakers with an amp, how would I wire it up? Have the 4 channel amp that will be powering up 4 component speakers. From my understanding I won't necessarily need crossovers as I'm not wiring in a sub. But it the wiring all the same as if I was wiring a sub, but just to 4 speakers instead?

Diesel

Yes, and try to incorporate individual High Passes for each channel. A cross over is always encouraged to ensure you are sending the correct frequencies to the correct driver.