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Old 04-12-2007, 12:14 AM
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Ok so currently i have 2 kicker 12" subs in a box that wont fit in a camaro. I also have 3 kicker ZR-600 2 channel amps. ultimately my plan is to have 4 coaxial speakers amped and some kind of sub set up to get the bass. To do the 4 speakers i want to use a 4 channel amp which i dont have. (I could use two 2 channel amps but its just too much space). So im willing to sell two of the three amps i have. as for the subs ideally i would really only want to use one 12" to save space and weight. But the box that fits into the side of the trunk opposite the spare tire only fits a 10" which means buying a new sub and a box. The other option is a custom box to fit my 2 12's which isnt much more money.

I know im definately going to start off with the 4 channel ampa good head unit and 4 new speakers. but for the subs i just dont know.... I like good sounding music but the weight is a killer....
 
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Old 04-12-2007, 01:02 AM
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How about a custom box for just one of the 12's?
Picking up a 4 channel would be a good idea, but when you working in a hatch you rear speakers are virtually pointless. They're a filler, they make it harder to get your sound imaging right, your listening to stereo sound anyway, you dont need a rear stage, simply put.

So your 2 channels will work fine, now the coaxials are a bad idea. Pick up some component speakers, get a good front stage, simple single 12". You'll be all set.
 
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Old 04-12-2007, 06:00 PM
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why not 2-12"'s and just take them out when you hit up the track...

I'll post a pic of my setup, custom box is the way to go
 
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Old 04-12-2007, 06:01 PM
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I still need to mount the amp and clean it up...but It works good for me...

 
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Old 04-12-2007, 07:40 PM
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ya thats what i was thinking... i think im going to go with a custom box from Subthump. I think they are the nicest ones ive seen.
 
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Old 04-12-2007, 09:40 PM
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Is your power and ground really the same size as your speaker wire?

Ewww.
 
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Old 04-12-2007, 10:36 PM
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yep sure is...it's like 10 gauge ...my car came w/ that installed...

I have some 2 gauge (which will be overkill) from my last system that I have to install........when I'm not feeling lazy
 
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Old 04-12-2007, 10:49 PM
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It should be atleast 8 ga. I always suggest 4 ga. for most system. If your a badass, you'll run 1/0.
 
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Old 04-12-2007, 11:16 PM
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Yea...I dont need 2 gauge but I got it so why not...

I had it on my last system that I was pushin 2500watts
 




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