Need Help with Audio Layout

[skyline_paul]

Hi guys...im a newbie and this is my first post so bare with me

I need to install a new system into the sky but not sure about all the Watts and Rms stuff on the amp (im hopless when it comes to car stereo)

Anyways i have a 50Wx4 amp and i wanna run 7x10s, splits, and sub....i dont think this is possible. Can you guys help with recommending me a different layout. Do i need to get another amp? or is it better to run two amps? and how do you do it.

Also what size is the standard front speakers.

Thanks

[Stoffle]

Do you already have the 7x10s + splits, or are you still looking to purchase?

** Warning: the following text represents my opinion only ***

If you intend to run a subwoofer, I would recommend 6" 2way splits in the front (from memory the stock skyline front speakers are 6") and 6" 2 or 3 way components in the rear parcel shelf.

Depending on the quality of your headunit, if you were running only one subwoofer you should be able to run the four 6" speakers directly from your headunit using one amplifier to power the subwoofer.

As far as 'how you do it': the easiest way to hook it all up is to make sure that your headunit has enough RCA outputs for each of your amplifiers, you then do not have to worry with cable splitters which will only decrease the quality of sound further.

I'll cut this post short here as to not get too annoying... PM or just keep posting here if you've got any more questions, or any specific questions about what I've just rambled... or whatever... uhoh.. i'm still rambling....

[Silver-Arrowz]

6X9'S are good if you can't run subs. Rear speakers should just fill in the sound at the rear. Get a good sets of spits as this sets up the front stage.

Careful when looking at watts. Is it peak or RMS? Peak means jack. RMS is constant power.

[The Tool]

You're better off getting a second amp to run the sub, and running the speakers of the 4ch amp. Reason is you get a better, cleaner signal from a dedicated amp than from your head unit's built in amp.

Also, don't bother with 7x10's if you're putting in a sub. Get a decent set of 6's instead.

If money is an issue, then run the fronts and sub off the amp and the rears off the headunit.

As Silver-Arrowz said, only look at RMS and not peak. To give you an idea most good headunits only put out about 20-25W RMS.

Are you gonna do the install yourself? VERY important thing in car audio is wiring, particularly when you throw an amp into the equation. Make sure you run at least 8g power and earth cable to your amp from the battery. All connections and terminals need to be done well too.

Could go on for ages. Feel free to PM for more advice.

[ultim8DTM5]

Honestly do not bother with rear speakers just yet, unless you spend most of your time in the back seat you would want the sound stage right in front of you as much as possible.

Put your money towards a great set of splits and a decent headunit. Keep your existing amp (post details of it btw) and add a subwoofer that would compliment the amp that you have already. Bridging two channels of the amplifer to run the subwoofer would give you around 100-120RMS, so use a sub that is efficient at this input. Something like a JLW0 which operates happily at 125RMS ($172).

Run the remaining two channels of the amp to your splits and you are a happy chappy.

NB: what I wrote above is based on a small budget, but it will do very nicely.

Read up on this, especially Chapter 5:

http://www.decware.com/secrets.htm

[skyline_paul]

Thanks guys for all ur replies...pretty overwhelmed that anyone even bothered since its my first time posting up a thread.

Well i took the advice and decided to buy another amp to run the sub. As for the splits i invested in a pair of good quality sneider 6" speakers and yups i did purchase the 7x10s already. The first amp that i had before is a kenwood 50Wx4 and the one i just got is a 200W 2 channel one (thats bridged i think)

Ive read a thread posted a while back and it says that 7x10s wont fit in the rear parcel...therefore i have to make another parcel tray.

Can u guys recommend an audio installer that does a good job since i want the wiring to be neat and all and where do i get the marterials to make the parcel tray and where can i get the carpet covering to match the car.

Thanks again

[Stoffle]

what state/city are you in?

if you're in Brisbane, go to T-Bass Audio.. PM for details.

If you're elsewhere, I have no idea sorry.