phi1542
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Can I use the pioneer amp for both speakers and subs?
sub+amp help
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schmiddr2
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The Kenwood is fine. If you have the money and know that you want something bigger or better then stick with the Kenwood.
The Pioneer can only be used for the subs.
The Pioneer amp is 1ohm stable, so you can easily wire the sub to 1ohm (parallel) and have more than enough power. And with that much power a simple sealed enclosure will do the job. So when you order the amp you can order this with it, http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...d-MDF-Subwoofer-Enclosure-Belva-MDFS1215.html
BUT, with 800 watt amp and your Kenwood 150 watts or so you should have 4ga power wire from the battery. So check to see for sure, you might want to order a wiring kit at the same time.
You really need to read up on what you are doing and why it matters (unless you are having someone install it): http://www.caraudiohelp.com/car_audio_electrical_basics/car_audio_electrical_basics.htm
The Pioneer can only be used for the subs.
The Pioneer amp is 1ohm stable, so you can easily wire the sub to 1ohm (parallel) and have more than enough power. And with that much power a simple sealed enclosure will do the job. So when you order the amp you can order this with it, http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...d-MDF-Subwoofer-Enclosure-Belva-MDFS1215.html
BUT, with 800 watt amp and your Kenwood 150 watts or so you should have 4ga power wire from the battery. So check to see for sure, you might want to order a wiring kit at the same time.
You really need to read up on what you are doing and why it matters (unless you are having someone install it): http://www.caraudiohelp.com/car_audio_electrical_basics/car_audio_electrical_basics.htm
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gt58
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where in CA are you at?
gt58
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4 gauge cca amp kit : http://www.ebay.com/itm/390566057160?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
amp: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_63976_Pioneer-GM-D8601.html
1 ohm stable, cea complaint and not too pricy.
sub: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_34785_Rockford-Fosgate-P3D2-12-11P3D212.html
stereo: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_31733_Kenwood-KDC-248U.html
make sure on sonic you choose your vehicle, they will give you a free dash kit and harness when you buy a stereo from them
amp: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_63976_Pioneer-GM-D8601.html
1 ohm stable, cea complaint and not too pricy.
sub: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_34785_Rockford-Fosgate-P3D2-12-11P3D212.html
stereo: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_31733_Kenwood-KDC-248U.html
make sure on sonic you choose your vehicle, they will give you a free dash kit and harness when you buy a stereo from them
gt58
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if you're near orange county i can build you a custom box and help you install everything
phi1542
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I live in Sacramento... Haha so that'sway too far but ill swing by an audio shop for install and rewire. That setup is outa my budget... Lmao I only got 200$
Valet
IS300 SX > Accord
Be prepared to pay the cost. At my work we'd probably charge 2-3 hours labor depending.
phi1542
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if i use a higher gauge wire will it be bad? the gauge i have right now i think is 8 gauge
phi1542
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for that fosgate sub its 2ohms and 600 rms but the amp only pushes 500 watts a 2 ohms. would it still handle ok?
Valet
IS300 SX > Accord
It won't be it's full potential but it would definitely get the job done. So it's a good choice.
You could technically use 8ga and, probably, be okay. I would however also recommend 4ga. 8ga for the speaker amp is sufficient.
You could technically use 8ga and, probably, be okay. I would however also recommend 4ga. 8ga for the speaker amp is sufficient.
