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Sound system components... need advice

Discussion in 'Audio, Security and Electronics' started by spiderman671, May 13, 2008.

  1. spiderman671

    spiderman671 Guest

    I did some searching around, and found the sound system that I would like to go for. But I want to make sure that I am getting the right components. So here is a run down of my future sound system. Still haven't decided on speakers, so for now this is for sub & amp.

    SUBWOOFER: Will be running only 1...for now...maybe

    12" Kicker CompVR 07CVR124

    Dual 4-ohm voice coils
    injection-molded polypropylene cone
    ribbed Santoprene rubber surround
    suitable for marine use
    power handling: 50-400 watts RMS (200 watts per coil)
    800 watts peak power handling
    frequency response: 25-500 Hz
    sensitivity: 86.7 dB
    top-mount depth: 6-1/4"
    sealed box volume: 1.0-4.6 cu. ft.
    ported box volume: 1.75-2.25 cu. ft.


    AMPLIFIER:

    Kenwood KAC-8104D

    mono subwoofer amplifier
    300 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (500 watts x 1 at 2 ohms)
    CEA-2006 compliant
    variable low-pass filter (50-200 Hz at 24 dB per octave)
    bass boost (0-18 dB at 40 Hz )
    subsonic filter (15/25 Hz, 18 dB/octave )
    Class D design
    speaker-level inputs with signal sensing turn-on
    preamp-level inputs and outputs
    fuse rating: 40A x 1
    8-gauge power and ground leads recommended
    11-1/16"W x 2-3/8"H x 9-7/8"D


    AMP INSTALL KIT:

    High-grade copper wire
    Wire termination hardware
    Includes 17' of 8 AWG power wire, 3' of 8 AWG ground wire, 50' of 16 AWG speaker wire, 20' of twisted pair RCA wire and 20' of remote wire
    Also includes AGU fuse and fuse holder


    Basically what I'm asking is if this is a decent set up. So many questions,

    Is the amplifier listed reliable or compatible for the kicker sub?
    Is the listed amplifier installation kit the right one?

    Open to suggestions, comments, and advice.


    Thanks!
     
    spiderman671, May 13, 2008
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  2. SeRious08

    SeRious08 Well-Known Member

    You shouldn't have any problems. The only thing that I would be concerned with, and KRU will agree, is that you are under-powering the sub while maxing out you amp. Thats alot of stress on an amp. You can get a more powerful amp and tune it to the sub.
     
    SeRious08, May 13, 2008
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  3. spiderman671

    spiderman671 Guest

    One of the people I was hoping to get feedback from.... Thanks. I will deff. look into a more powerful amp.
     
    spiderman671, May 13, 2008
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  4. spiderman671

    spiderman671 Guest

    How many watts RMS would you suggest is powerful enough for the 1 sub?

    I found another one.... what you think?

    Kicker Amp
    mono subwoofer amplifier
    375 watts RMS x 1 at 4 ohms (750 watts x 1 at 2 ohms)
    variable low-pass filter (50-200 Hz at 24 dB per octave)
    variable bass boost (0-18 dB at 40 Hz)
    subsonic filter (12 dB at 25 Hz)
    wired remote bass level control
    Class D design
    CEA-2006 compliant
    speaker-level inputs
    preamp outputs
    fuse rating: 40A x 2
    4-gauge power and ground leads with 80-amp fuse recommended  wiring and hardware not included with amplifier
    14-11/16"W x 2-5/16"H x 9-5/8"D

    sorry, I'm new to this... can use all the help.

    **Open to suggestions to the type of amp to get to power this 1 kicker sub.
     
    spiderman671, May 13, 2008
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  5. SeRious08

    SeRious08 Well-Known Member

    Nevermind, I read too fast and didn't notice the 2 ohm ratings. Run your sub with a 2 ohm rating into the first amp and you will be fine. :D
     
    SeRious08, May 13, 2008
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  6. spiderman671

    spiderman671 Guest

    lol. Thanks. I should be getting at you soon for a dash kit.
     
    spiderman671, May 13, 2008
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  7. RALLIART

    RALLIART Well-Known Member

    congrats i am awaiting my kenwood amp that comes in by UPS today, i ordered it from crutchfield.com I did get the same amp as you i will run it on my 2 12" JL audio w1v2 subs
     
    RALLIART, May 13, 2008
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  8. RALLIART

    RALLIART Well-Known Member

    if you going to wire only one Dual voice coil 4 ohm subwoofer just follow this diagram.
    this is to wire with the kenwood amp!
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    if you decide to get 2 dual voice coil 4 ohm subs follow this diagram using the kenwood amp

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    i already wired my kenwood amp to my SVC jl audio woofers and they sound sick, i might need a bullet proof glass :lol:
     
    RALLIART, May 13, 2008
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  9. spiderman671

    spiderman671 Guest

    Thanks Jake! appreciate the help.

    One question,

    On the speaker wire, it has 2 wires. Do I just use both to connect all the positives, and another speaker wire to connect all the negatives? Not sure if I explained that correctly. lol
     
    spiderman671, May 14, 2008
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  10. spiderman671

    spiderman671 Guest

    Never mind. I found the answer to my question.
     
    spiderman671, May 14, 2008
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