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Old May 16, 2003 | 11:45 PM
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I need suggestions on my install

I have a Kenwood HU, 600 watt mono kicker amp, 12inch solobaric l7, 6 1/2 memphis components, 6 1/2 boston acoustic coaxials, and a 1 farad cap. I was thinking about getting another 4 channel amp to push my inside speakers. Should I get another amp for my inside speakers or should i just run them off of the HU? Do you think the bass will be louder than the highs? Would the 1 farad cap be enough if I ended up using 2 amps, or should I just stick to 1. I don't want to go all out, just something thats sounds good. So let me know what you think.
Old May 17, 2003 | 07:30 AM
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I would get an amp for the inside speakers, at least a 2-channel amp for the fronts(components, I'm guessing). The RMS output of the HU is going to be about the minimum to push the components. You will get fuller sound by amping it. The rears may be ok off HU power. You only really need them for rear fill. Most of the sound should come from the front anyway.
Old May 17, 2003 | 11:17 AM
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get a 4 chanell amp coz u gonnabe pushing to much power on ur hu plus u gonna get nice sound another thing i recomend is to get ur self digital eq and put alot of dumping in ur trunk good luck
Old May 17, 2003 | 03:12 PM
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I have heard that a good rule to follow when using two amps, is to have the front amp rated at half the power of the subs. For example, if you have a 900W mono for the subs, then have an 400W amp for the inside speakers.

Old May 17, 2003 | 08:57 PM
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Originally posted by reygarcia
I have heard that a good rule to follow when using two amps, is to have the front amp rated at half the power of the subs. For example, if you have a 900W mono for the subs, then have an 400W amp for the inside speakers.

that also depends on what the speakers can handle
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