Search results matching tags 'Amplifier' and 'Sony'

factory system upgrade + Honda + amp help

kuka — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:20:19 GMT

Honda Accord 2000 4 door sedan factory upgrade...

I've just ordered all my new gear upon recommendations from Crutchfield. I was looking for good quality HU and speakers that wouldn't break my budget, so here's what I ended up with...

HU-Kenwood KDC-MP208 built-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)

Fronts- Sony GT1625A 6.5" 2-way 2-40 watts RMS (190 watts peak power)

Rears- Sony GT6935A 6"x9" 3-way 2-60 watts RMS (300 watts peak power)

Right now I'm not looking for a sub setup-maybe in the future. With that said, if I want to power this system with an amp as well, what are my best options? Do I power my fronts off of the HU and the backs off of a multi channel that I can later use for a sub? I really don't have much experience when it comes to amps, so any thoughts/recommendations/advice would be really appreciated. Basically I'm looking for a reasonably priced amp (If I even need one right now) that will improve sound quality all around. Will I hear a huge difference running some and/or all my speakers from an amp as opposed to the receiver? Also, I'm just using the factory wiring for all of this-with my new speakers (and possible amp) should I run new wiring?

Thank for in advance for all of your help!

HELP!

Faraad — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:46:17 GMT

I am running two pioneer 12" ts-w306dvc subs in a ported box off a cute little sony xplod amp (xm-sd22x), lol. Now I've grown up and realized this isn't going to cut it. I have everything wired up like the "Two Subwoofers, Mono Amp" diagram here (http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/learningcenter/car/subwoofer_wiring/2DVC_4-ohm_mono.jpg). Problem is a couple of people said I am holding my subs back from their true potential. Since the subs are 400w RMS a peice and the amp is supposedly pushing 500w RMSx1 @ 4ohms bridged, im short about 300 rms. I may be wrong, plz correct me if I am. Now I'm thinking if i get a 2 channel amp and wire it up like this, "Two Subwoofers, 2-Channel Amp" (http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/learningcenter/car/subwoofer_wiring/2DVC_4-ohm_2ch.jpg), I could get more power out of my subs if i have it running off 2ohms per channel instead of 4 ohms bridged. But of course I'm not sure that's why I came to you guys. So now that I've explained my situation, here are my questions:

1) How should I wire these subs up? (A link to a diagram would be helpful)

2) What kind of amp should I get? Mono or 2 channel?

3) What specific amp would work well with this setup? Preferably under the $250 price range.

Sony xe-700 equalizer/amplifier

smwmustang — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:15:29 GMT

Can anyone tell me how to bench test this to see if it will power on? Also, I have lost the wiring diagram and cannot locate one on line. Anyone have a diagram they would like to share.

It has a black wire (ground), yellow wire and blue pre-amp wire and then the usual imputs. Just want to make sure it powers on before I tear out all the stereo to hook it up.

Thanks,

SMWMUSTANG

2004 Dodge Grand Caravan Head Unit Replacement & Tweeter Installation

sbigras — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:49:07 GMT

I own a 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan with the base stock AM/FM/CD (single) system without steering wheel mounted controls. I have two 6X9's in the bottom of the front doors and two in the back.

I have recently purchased a new Sony head unit and two Pioneer 5-1/4" speekers to add in the areas available on the dash. I have been told that I cannot just hook up the new system and speakers as I have to contend with an existing amplifier that is not part of the stock unit and located somewhere in the vehicle.

I am seeking any advice that can be provided on how best to proceed with the installation and what additional equipment I may need to purchase (i.e. dash kits, adapters, data transfer kits, etc).

Any help would be appreciated.

Re: AMPS

Warren — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:19:07 GMT

I agree.

Here's some good ones that we carry....

I like the Kenwood KAC-9103D. It has 900 watts at 2 ohms and is good bang for the buck. If your subs can handle 1000 watts between the two of them, then this should be a decent match.

The Sony XM-D9001GTR has also received good reviews on our website and is pretty affordable.

There are several other amps out there that will do what you want it to do. These are just a couple that we carry.

Anybody have an amp that they are using in a similiar situation that they like/dislike?

small budget, small car, small son wants some bass

nocomprendo — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 06:23:07 GMT

We just puchases a package amp, sub from "Fusion", we were not impressed, boxed it up and shipped it back. Decided to spend a little more and bought 2- Pioneer TS-W302R 12" Subs 800w/max, impedance 4 ohms, and also a Sony Xplod XM-1652Z 1000w max power 2/1 channel power amp. Can someone tell me please if this is a compatable system to wire up or not, I am very unknowledgeable with this stuff and just trying to help my very impatient 15 year old son. Please advise us B4 we try to wire this up. Thanks!!!!

2 JBL's and 1 Xplod Amp HELP

Mithz — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:40:35 GMT

Hey guys well Ive thought about this over and over again and I just cant figure it out at all.

I bought a Sony Xplode XM-D9001GTR Mono D amp which has these specs

Max Power (Watts): 1300
Ad Hoc Power into 4 ohms, THD%: 1 x 550, 1
Ad Hoc Power into 2 ohms, THD%: 1 x 900, 1
Bridged into 4 ohms, THD%: N/A
Signal to noise ratio (dB): 65dBA(Reference 1W into 4O)= CEA2006A
Frequency Response (Hz): 5 - 300
Input Level Range (V) Line level input: 0.3 - 6
Input Level Range (V) Speaker level input: N/A
Operating Voltage (V): N/A
Current Drain at rated output (A): 95
Width (inch): 15-7/8
Height (inch): 2-1/4
Depth (inch): 10-7/8
Weight (Approximate): 11 / 14

And I have 2 JBL's GTO1002D 10" Subs Specs DVC

Warranty	One Year
General
Power Handling, RMS	250 Watts
Power Handling, Peak	1000 Watts
Sensitivity	91dB
Impedance	1 or 4 ohms depending on wiring
Mounting Depth	4-13/16"
Cut-Out Diameter	9-3/16"

The problem which I am having is

1. The Amp i have says Bridged into 4 ohms so theres 2 channels (2 + and 2 -) coming out of the amp but its still mono in the end

2. The Subwoofer says its 1 or 4 ohms depending on wiring each sub how do I wire it up for 1 ohm each sub when I got the subs brand new the jumper was set in series going like this + -__+- so the plus and the minus were attatched together.

My question is is it possible to wire the 2 subs together so they produce 2 ohm stable because I think if each sub can be 4 or 1 ohm then 1+1 would be 2 ohms and how do i do this Ive looked into this so much and i cant figure it out at all because if i do it in series like most sites tell me to I get it being a dvc at 2 ohms each voice coil to be 2+2=4 ohms each sub no? then 4+4 is 8 ohms on the amp

anyone can clarify this and help me get a 2 ohm setup?

Please and thanks

This is what I was thinking I drew this out myself can anyone point out the wrong in it?

4 Channel amp question

Memphis Taco — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:28:01 GMT

I plan on purchasing a new head unit for my '07 Tacoma Double Cab. After a lot of searching, mostly on Crutchfield, I have decided to go with the Sony CDX-GT610Ui and would also like to add the Sony XM-4S amp. I have Polk db690s in the front and Polk db650s in the back. My question is how does the speaker level input set up work? And how do you get the speaker wire from the speakers to the amp? Does the speaker wire come from the head unit or from the actual speaker? I feel confident that I can do the other wiring involved. I hope. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

kenwood amp

rizwansmaison — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:07:33 GMT

i have bridged a sony xpold 12" sub in kenwood kac-8452 and play my rear speakers nacamichi with a 2 channel alpine amp. recently um facing some problems relating to my amp i suppose. after playing n hour my kenwood amp went off for 2/3 seconds and after that it plays as it is. this continues unless i decrease the volume from my head unit. do u have any solution? do u think this amp is not sutible for a sub?

Re: Sub/Amp Relation

Ryan — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:20:23 GMT

Based on the information you've provided, it sounds like you've selected the Sony XS-L120B5D enclosure. This box offers two 12" SVC 2 Ohm subwoofers, wired in series to present a 4 Ohm impedance on a single speaker terminal. The 4 Ohm total impedance allows you to bridge a two cannel amplifier to the box.

With the information you provided on the amplifier, it seems you've purchased the XM-2165GTX. When this amplifier is bridged to a 4 Ohm load, it can provide up to 400 watts of RMS power. Because the enclosure is rated for up to 600 watts, the 400 watts provided from the amplifier will be a decent match, but not enough to realize the full potential of the enclosure. We generally recommend powering your subwoofers with at least 70% of their capacity. Your application utilizes around 66% of the enclosure's power capability.

I hope that helps.