Need some help with my audio build
11-25-2018, 01:44 PM
#1
Need some help with my audio build
Here is what my current set up is:
Alpine ILX-207 w/maestro module
Alpine Power pack
Alpine ILX-207 w/maestro module
Alpine Power pack
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Front doors- Focal Integration ISC 690 5-80 watts, 4 ohms, 93.6db sensitivity
Rear doors- Focal RCX 165, up to 60 watts, 4 ohms, 91.5 db sensitivity
Future State:
i plan to convert back to the stock aystem, but for me it would be an upgrade to the Sync 3 8 inch system.
OEM Head Unit 8 inch Sync 3
Keeping Kicker and speakers. Will use the back seat plug to reconnect the kicker.
Questions come about for need of an amp. Do I need one even? If so any suggestions and tips for installing? The Alpine power pack was super easy with an Alpine head.
Also, do I need to do something in forscab to go from an original 4 inch MFT system to sync 3? And can I use the old CD player part with the new screen and acim?
Front doors- Focal Integration ISC 690 5-80 watts, 4 ohms, 93.6db sensitivity
Rear doors- Focal RCX 165, up to 60 watts, 4 ohms, 91.5 db sensitivity
Future State:
i plan to convert back to the stock aystem, but for me it would be an upgrade to the Sync 3 8 inch system.
OEM Head Unit 8 inch Sync 3
Keeping Kicker and speakers. Will use the back seat plug to reconnect the kicker.
Questions come about for need of an amp. Do I need one even? If so any suggestions and tips for installing? The Alpine power pack was super easy with an Alpine head.
Also, do I need to do something in forscab to go from an original 4 inch MFT system to sync 3? And can I use the old CD player part with the new screen and acim?
11-26-2018, 11:26 AM
#3
Right, i know that, I should have clarified, I have the 445-A, which is specifically made for hooking up to an Alpine head unit. I was asking if I should be getting a new amp with the setup listed above, or if one is needed at all.
11-26-2018, 02:10 PM
#4
Without the amp, you'll be running off the OEM head unit which I've been told is only around 17 watts if that. I'm not certain if you'd be happy with that but the honest answer is to try it out first and then decide if you want to add some more power to them. I'll still be around if you want to pick up an amp later.
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11-26-2018, 02:18 PM
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Any ideas what level of amp would give me the best results? Everything I have read says I should go with something that meets the peak of my lowest speakers, in this case, the 60 watt rear speaker. Would I go with a 60watt 4 channel amp in this case? Or something a little bigger?
11-26-2018, 02:21 PM
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Any ideas what level of amp would give me the best results? Everything I have read says I should go with something that meets the peak of my lowest speakers, in this case, the 60 watt rear speaker. Would I go with a 60watt 4 channel amp in this case? Or something a little bigger?
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leamdav (11-26-2018)
11-26-2018, 02:32 PM
#7
What doug97gxe said.
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11-27-2018, 10:46 AM
#8
as far as which amp, well that is like asking which oil is the best to use - everyone has an opinion. if you stick to your budget and a recognized name you should be ok.
if you are on a budget something like this. it's relatively cheap, produces the power you want and is pretty small so installation would be easier. i run a similar version of this amp in my jeep and on my bike and have been happy with the results.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_530ST4...ST4-1000D.html
12-07-2018, 08:29 AM
#9
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Just go with the best quality amp that fits your budget and use case.
With proper crossover and gain settings, a speaker's power rating means practically nothing.
At typical listening volumes, a speaker generally only gets about 1 watt or less anyways.
In your case, at 1 watt of power, your speakers will play at about 92dB. Even the factory deck's power will get them over 100dB.
With proper crossover and gain settings, a speaker's power rating means practically nothing.
At typical listening volumes, a speaker generally only gets about 1 watt or less anyways.
In your case, at 1 watt of power, your speakers will play at about 92dB. Even the factory deck's power will get them over 100dB.
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