$800 Budget, Help With System!

[DAKSTER]

don't get the monoblock amp.
don't get two amps.

As I mentioned before, just get a 4 channel amp, run two channels to the front speakers, and bridge the other two to the sub.

Yep. Just use the headunit to power the rear shelf. The amp listed earlier by AmmoJammo
Jaycar 4 channel amp would do the job well.

Add to that any headunit that suits your tastes, the sony splits, any 10-12" sub-in-a-box, and maybe a pair of basic Sony 2 ways in the rear shelf and you got yourself a decent system for under $800.

Keep in mind that what you are building here is a decent sound system. You wont win any competitions with it, you wont rattle more windows driving down the street than your mates. But your stereo will sound great at normal volumes, and wont hurt your ears with distortion when you get in the mood to pump it up a little. It will be a million miles ahead of the stock sound of course

Surprised none of the audiophiles havent jumped in yet to tell you all sound systems under 3k are crap lol.. but for most people what you are doing is more than you need. Good luck

 

[DAKSTER]

Even just adding a sub can make a difference.

I picked up this little crap thing at a garage sale for $25. Claimed 160W amp, I bet it aint.. and a little 6" sub.

This lives in the boot of my Kia and runs with a Sony head unit and factory speakers. Its not fantastic at the real low notes I hear coming from kids cars, but it plays Rihanna for my girls pretty well, and pumps ACDC real well for me.

Sometimes I'd like more volume though, a good reason to add a front amp in my case, since the rear amp is already there. In yours, get the 4 channel and kill two birds with one stone. You'll probably want a bigger sub too lol.. but this one does me well in this little car.

 

[seq4x4]

I also forgot to mention. Check out Digital Cameras, Car Audio, Electronics - Ryda for some gear once youve sussed it out instore. Im happy with there prices and its not like these brands are unheard of

 

[ryanrocket]

don't get the monoblock amp.
don't get two amps.

As I mentioned before, just get a 4 channel amp, run two channels to the front speakers, and bridge the other two to the sub.

Okay this sounds ideal! Is it a difficult task bridging the other channels to the sub? I just need to find a decent 4 Channel amp now that doesn't break the budget and I'm sweet.

Again, I would not know the difference between a 800 and 3000 system. I just want a good bit of bass and clear sound when I'm cruising along So thanks DAKSTER for clearing that up, I don't want anything top of the line, just a decent sounding system that will last me a while.

KENWOOD SUB With Enclosure
Amp : Not found
Speakers: SONY Splits mentioned above
HU: https://www.soundmaster.com.au/Kenw...etooth-Receiver-with-iPod-Control/KDCU7049BT/ Thinking that one. Tried it out in-store and has a great interface.

So just an amp is left to find

This is actually really cheap, I was expecting to pay a lot more. So I'm happy with this!

 

[ryanrocket]

I did a bit of googling, and it says I can't use a 4 Channel amp with a sub. IF I do it's a very complicated process and may damage my components?

Would I be able to get a mono-amp for the sub and then connect my sony splits into the HU? If it sounds terrible i'll invest in another amp to go under my seat so it's out of the way. I'd rather try it with the easy option first?

 

[sweefu]

It won't damage any components, it's not difficult to to do, you can use a 4 channel amp with a sub and with your budget this is the best thing to do.

 

[AmmoJammo]

I'm guessing the website was talking about using a 4 channel amp JUST to run a sub off all four channels.

for what you want to do, there's no issue, just make sure its a 4ohm sub, or dual 2ohm. Most entry level subs would be anyway.

 

[SUP3RST4R_DJ]

+1 for the jaycar 4ch class AB amp, i have one in my ute since i only wanted 1 amp also

it puts out 100WRMS to each speaker and 350WRMS when bridged to the sub, which is plenty for a sensible stereo like your after

bridging the amplifier to run the sub sounds hard but is piss easy

just run your sub rcas to the channel 3 and 4 rcas on the amp, then connect the sub wires to the positive on output 3 and negative on output 4, or vice versa

if you want me to i can take a picture of my 4CH amp connected to run front speakers and sub in my ute over the weekend as im installing my new knukonceptz wiring kit into it

p.s also cos i havent seen it mention, budget around $80 for a 4CH 4 gauge wiring kit

 

[Nic92]

I did a bit of googling, and it says I can't use a 4 Channel amp with a sub. IF I do it's a very complicated process and may damage my components?

wow that is not tue, id do what AmmoJammo has been saying with a budget like that, so +1 to him

some things you find on the internet arnt true, you could find so many different answers looking stuff like that up, which source did you hear that from? doesnt seem very reliable

 

[calais06]

I have to disagree about the Vibe Black Air 6.5" components. Have them in my Calais and after a few months they sound crap! They had terrible mid bass to start with aswell, almost non-existant. They now distort even with gain almost off at mid volume, my friend has the same speakers and has the same issue. And I didn't abuse them/had them professionally tuned. (now replacing them with Focal 165KR Components)

I would reccomend the Vibe BlackBox 4ch amp though.


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I take that back about the amp.

Replaced it with a Focal FPP 4100 amp and Focal 165KR components and the difference is amazing!
I ran the vibe amp with the Focal speakers and they sounded soo bad.. changed the amp and it made all the difference.
My advice would be not to go Vibe at all. :s