Buying a New System (Need Suggestions)

NViejeP · Post by **NViejeP** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 2:14 pm

Hey, its me again asking for some more advice. I've made my decision on some but I still need help. I've got a Toyota 4Runner 2000 SR5. I am 16 and a student on a budget. Looking for the most bang for my buck. Don't need anything that will blow down a house or naything. Oh by the way I listen to almost every genre of music if that helps.

My questions:
1) Should I buy a mono amp to power my sub and connect my speakers to head unit OR should I buy a 4 channel amp to power my front components and subwoofer?
2) Which subwoofer should I get? I've heard of RE12s but on ebay they are all like $400, where can I buy one? They are very rare on ebay.
3) Which amplifer should I go with? JL is most expensive at $220, or I can get a diamodn audio with almost identical stats for $160.
4) What wiring will work for these amplifers?
5) I will be able to connect all these things together correct?

Amplifer:
-JL Audio e4300 $220 off ebay
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fus ... uct_ID=253
-Diamond D3400.4 $160 off ebay
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fus ... uct_ID=183

Subwoofer (I really haven't decided on anything so can you please recommend one, I dont need naything too good, I want 1 sub 12' or 10'):
-Kicker CompVR C12VR4 $100
-Resonant Engineering 12 $? (Where can I get one?)
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fus ... ct_ID=2450

Wiring:
-Knu Konceptz (will these fit?)
http://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetai ... ID=KOLAK84

-------------------Set in stone---------------------
Front Speakers (Components 6.5):
-CDT CL-61A $140 off woofersetc.com
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fus ... ct_id=1090
Installation (I don't know how to install these on my own and would feel mroe comfortable with a professional):
-Speaker Crutchfield Install Card: $45
-Subwoofer Crutchfiled Install Card: $45
-Amplifer Crutchfiled Install Card: $75
Please feel free to critiscize my setup and suggest new things. I'm open.
Thanks a lot in advance.

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 2:26 pm

I'd ditch the rear speakers and put that money into the front stage.

About amplifiers, if you want a simple setup, a Kicker 550.3 is a good amplifier to run a system. It puts out around 70-80W on component/coaxial speakers and puts out around 400W at 2 ohms for a subwoofer, great for a single 10 or 12". Around the same price as those JLs, with more power for the system.

NViejeP · Post by **NViejeP** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 2:43 pm

Update: I realized with my budget, I cannot afford the 5 channel amp along with upgrading my rear fills so I edited the post.

Also, thanks for the advice, I'll look into it.

NViejeP · Post by **NViejeP** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 4:24 pm

Just added a subwoofer option, don't know how ti sounds though. But it looks like a good/cheap sub.

EDIT: I just made my questions more organised.

sinister audio · Post by **sinister audio** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 8:56 pm

if you need a sub for around a 100 bucks that sounds good id get an RE re12 and put it in a ported box. Did you have an aftermarket cdplayer? if not id suggest getting one before you amp your comps/coaxs.

NViejeP · Post by **NViejeP** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 11:27 pm

sinister audio wrote:if you need a sub for around a 100 bucks that sounds good id get an RE re12 and put it in a ported box. Did you have an aftermarket cdplayer? if not id suggest getting one before you amp your comps/coaxs.

Yah I've got an aftermarket deck. Where can I buy an RE12? And what's a ported box?

Thanks for the advice.

NViejeP · Post by **NViejeP** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 11:42 pm

And yet naother suggestion by a member arises.

Someone suggested to get a mono amp for my sub and power the speakers to my head unit?

Wouldn't this really under power my speakers? I prefer SQ over bass, but at the same time I want solid bass. I don't reeally want to blow down a house or naything though.

MobileAudio219 · Post by **MobileAudio219** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 9:29 am

I'd prefer my speakers amped... I'd go with the kicker amp Jonathan stated and with the 12" Kicker CVR in a sealed box with 1.25 cuft... It's hard to beat the cvr price wise...

Also the re12 looks to be a really nice low powered sub, but I fear 1 re12 wouldnt be enough...

sinister audio · Post by **sinister audio** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 9:35 am

you would be pretty surprised on what they can do. i had 1 guy trade 2 cvrs for one RE se15 and he was the happiest man on earth when he heard them it was actually jumping for joy. and the RE res are a great deal too i dont know if there is a dealer in your area but if there is you have to go through them if not you can get them directly from http://www.reaudio.com youll have to call them.

High Society · Post by **High Society** » Sun Feb 26, 2006 11:12 am

I would recommend RE12's also. I ran four re8's and was extremely surprised at the output. You can fing type r's for cheap too, and they have good output. There’s an Arc audio 12" kar on ebay that’s just sitting at 20 bucks with no bids. If you can get that for under 80 or so, that would be a great deal.

As for amp there’s some 4ch kicker amps goin for around 130-180 on ebay. I would check that out. Also Diamond audio and Arc audio if you can catch a great deal on one of those.