Speakers, Amps and Subs...

[cjhillman]

Need some advice on using an Amp, some speakers and a Sub... i don't know much about Amps and Subs or what to buy to get the best out of a system... I was going to buy an Edge amplifier to match the speakers I've bough and then a Sub... maybe secondhand


this is the Edge Amp: www.halfords.com/sat-nav-audio/car-audio/sound-systems/edge-ed7300-2-channel-stereo-amplifier

Also had an idea of buying this for £40, local Sub and amp... www.gumtree.com/p/in-car-audio-gps/bassbox-and-amp/1104638125

but also interested in using the spare wheel well because of space... Looking on eBay some Mazda ones came up for sale like this www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-6-GH-2008-2013-BOSE-Subwoofer-Speaker-Bassbox-Sparewheel-GAP4-66960-/271796945547?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f485c428b

Any ideas guys? also would the Mazda thing sound good with an aftermarket amp?


I'm using it with a cassette deck and trying to hide everything to keep my cars originality.


Thanks for looking in.

[omega]

got some edge speakers and tweeters in te mrs car work well but tey are bright!

[86corolla]

Mar 15, 2015 17:43:25 GMT cjhillman said:

Need some advice on using an Amp, some speakers and a Sub... i don't know much about Amps and Subs or what to buy to get the best out of a system... I was going to buy an Edge amplifier to match the speakers I've bough and then a Sub... maybe secondhand


this is the Edge Amp: www.halfords.com/sat-nav-audio/car-audio/sound-systems/edge-ed7300-2-channel-stereo-amplifier

Also had an idea of buying this for £40, local Sub and amp... www.gumtree.com/p/in-car-audio-gps/bassbox-and-amp/1104638125

but also interested in using the spare wheel well because of space... Looking on eBay some Mazda ones came up for sale like this www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-6-GH-2008-2013-BOSE-Subwoofer-Speaker-Bassbox-Sparewheel-GAP4-66960-/271796945547?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f485c428b

Any ideas guys? also would the Mazda thing sound good with an aftermarket amp?


I'm using it with a cassette deck and trying to hide everything to keep my cars originality.


Thanks for looking in.

The topic of subs amps and speakers can be a complex one
but for a basic setup...you need to match the rms not the peak power of a sub to the amp so if u have a sub that is 250w rms you will need a 250w amp but always better to get a bit bigger amp so it's not running at capicty all the time..

Speaker wise you could run a set of mid's in the doors and a set of tweeters to get the highs. .

the cable will effect it to some degree..just get a decent wiring kit halfrauds have a vibe kit wich is pretty decent..

You will also want to find yourself a decent earth in the boot.factory bolt..or factory bolt hole will work just make sure u remove any paint under the bolt

Run you power wire the opposite side of the car to the rca lead or you will get interface. .
its mostly in the setup and attention to detail...
buy the best u can afford don't buy cheap wiring or try and use house electrical wire..
keep an eye on where your routing your wire make sure it won't pinch or get caught up anywhere

[Rich]

Mar 15, 2015 17:43:25 GMT cjhillman said:

Need some advice on using an Amp, some speakers and a Sub... i don't know much about Amps and Subs or what to buy to get the best out of a system... I was going to buy an Edge amplifier to match the speakers I've bough and then a Sub... maybe secondhand


this is the Edge Amp: www.halfords.com/sat-nav-audio/car-audio/sound-systems/edge-ed7300-2-channel-stereo-amplifier

Also had an idea of buying this for £40, local Sub and amp... www.gumtree.com/p/in-car-audio-gps/bassbox-and-amp/1104638125

but also interested in using the spare wheel well because of space... Looking on eBay some Mazda ones came up for sale like this www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-6-GH-2008-2013-BOSE-Subwoofer-Speaker-Bassbox-Sparewheel-GAP4-66960-/271796945547?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f485c428b

Any ideas guys? also would the Mazda thing sound good with an aftermarket amp?


I'm using it with a cassette deck and trying to hide everything to keep my cars originality.


Thanks for looking in.

The Mazda one will probably have an amp built in. I used a Fiat Punto HGT/Sporting active sub in my Skoda truck as it fitted behind the seats and was self contained. All you needed to do was feed it some electricity and speaker level inputs (not RCA level) and it was great for what it was.
If your budget will stretch to it, I have an infinity basslink and I can vouch for it being pretty damn good. Its way better than 2 10" subs in a tiny box SHOULD be anyway. Integrated amp, so simple to install and small enough to not impact boot space.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/INFINITY-BASSLINK-ACTIVE-BASS-BOX-CAR-SUBWOOFER-/330616186950?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4cfa42a846

[penski]

^Can confirm, makes nineties doof doof eurodance sound amazing.

*n

[cjhillman]

Thanks for the advice guys... Still trying to figure this out... I think the Mazda sub would be great for me on space saving and yeah i've read it does have an amp. Not sure if it will sound any good though?Also i could have a smaller amp i guess for the other speakers. Would you run power straight from the car i'm guessing (obviously with fuses)

Thanks for the offer of of the Infinity basslink. Its a bit out of my range to be honest. trying to get it all done for about that much.

Still in two minds if to build something in the wheel well using an Edge 12" speaker i've seen. Just need to sit down with the specs of things now i think.

[Rich]

Whereabouts are you? (Can't see that info on my phone)
I have an amp and sub box at work going for not a lot if you are interested?