i said to hell wit them kickers. i got two fosgate 12s now. what i still dont understand tho is what do the channels mean. like this amp is a 4 channel amp and that one is a 2 channel amp. whats the difference?

 

and thanks to everybody giving me all this imput

 

kicker? fosgate? why not grap a couple Dual brand 12s as well. just joking, A four channel amp can control 4 independent which a 2 channel controls 2 independent channels. Generally, each channel controls one speaker but it is possible to combine two or more speakers to one channel but you will not be able to vary the output power between the two speakers on the same channel.

 

Chitown...you need some help, and that's not a flame...we've all been there at some point. Go into a shop, any shop, and ask some of these questions. If the shop won't answer these simple questions for you, don't go back there again. This stuff is so much easier to explain in person, vs. over the net.

Also, try this site

http://www.bcae1.com/

There is all kinds of free info on here. From relays to amps to crossovers to LED's. He also sells a CD, but the free stuff is really all you'll need for a while.

Most importantly...have someone who really knows what they are talking about PHYSICALLY LOOK AT YOUR WIRING before you fire that thing up again.

Toby

 

yeah, fosgate=:barf:. as said above, you have a decent amount to learn (also not a flame). just go try to hang out whith someone that can explane and show you the differences.

 

Best advice so far. If you don't have a friend who really knows car audio, take your setup into a "good" shop and have them look it over...and see if the installer can explain things to you a little more.


We could tell you how to wire things up on here, but it's probably going to only confuse you more.

 

Not sure where you are, but my shop is in Oldsmar, and I'd be happy to take a look at your wiring for you, and answer some questions.

Either give me a call, or just drop by.

Toby

 

i guess imma have to get rid of my rockford speakers now since everybody hates them. na but im jus starting all this so thats why i got so many questions, plus i wanna be able to get better and have a nice ass system one day. thanks for all yall imput tho. for my next system i want to have have three subs. what kind of subs do you recommend and amps for my shit to be the loudest on the block.

 

I'd recommend taking what you'd spend on 3 individual subs and put it into one (or two) really good subs. It will most likely require less power, less space, and probably be louder. Areas most people overlook are sound dampening and upgrading their stock electrical system. Invest into dynamating (or the like) atleast your entire trunk area, and throw in a high output alternator as well as upgrading your existing battery to something like a red or yellow top optima. Alot of people think they can throw a bunch of subs in their trunk, a big amp, and call it a day....but your system is only as good as it's weakest link.

 

i want 3 because i like how the set up looks, with the box that is kind of curved with one speaker towards the front and a speaker on either side of it. if i were to get that what guage wire would i have to get. and would i need more than 1 amp for those three subs, or could i jus get 1 good 1. also what brand of inside speakers do you guys think is the best.