I plan way ahead, I was wondering how would you run components off an amp. Soon I'm getting 2 sets of CDT Audio 5.25 Components CDT Audio CL-S50A - CDT Audio Classic 5.25" 2 Way Component Speakers and I'll be running them off I haven't decided fully yet of the amp, but it will be 4 channels, Kenwood KAC-8404 50 @ 4ohms, 75 @ 2ohms... but might be something else. Opinions? Oh and I plan on having my crossovers right by the amps in the trunk.
I was looking at those CDT's as well. I really want to get the 6.5's. It seems like a great deal. As far as wiring them, it's pretty simple. The CDT's come with a crossover, it will have 4 connections going into the crossover (2 for the mids and 2 for the tweets). You just connect them right up to the crossover then thee will be wires coming out of the crossover. those wires you put straight into the amp. What's your budget for an amp? those CDT's can handle 100watts rms at 4ohms. Also, what kind of car do you have? My ford only takes 5x7/6x8 but i can fit 6.5's in there. 6.5's would prolly be better than the 5.25's if you can fit them in.
My budget for the amp, I wanna try and keep it under $200 - 225, maybe try and get a kicker amp. I don't wanna give them too much power, because I will be the one to turn it up all the way and blow the highs. I'm doing an upgrade and within the month I should be getting two L5's and maybe the amp to power them.. I drive an 02' Grand Marquis, with 5x7, 6x8 so I can probably also fit the 6.5" in there also. I do like to keep brands the same. Kicker ZX650.4 - 4-Channel ZX-Series Power Amplifier • 170W RMS x 4 @ 2 • KickBass • 4-Way Protection • Aluminum EndKaps • Adjustable Input Gain • High and Low Level Inputs - , Car Amplifiers, Multi-channel Amps - Sonic Electronix This has more than 100rms, it's that I'll turn it up until my ears hurt lol.
These are all within your budget and the THD aren't as high as the kicker amp. Eclipse EA4100 - EA Series 4-Channel Class AB Car Amplifier • 75W x 4 chan. @ 4 ohms • 150W x 2 chan. @ 4 ohms • 200W x 2 chan. Max • MOSFET power supply • 4/3/2 channel operation • Preamp RCA outputs - , Car Amplifiers, Multi-channel Amps - Sonic El Hifonics ZXi 6406 - 85 watts RMS x 4 chan. @ 4 Ohms / 170 watts RMS x 4 chan. @ 2 Ohms / 340 watts x 2 chan. @ 4 Ohms • Bridgeable • Bass Remote • 95 dB - , Car Amplifiers, Multi-channel Amps - Sonic Electronix MTX Audio TA5604 Thunder 5604 - 4-Channel High-Perfomance Amplifier Thunder 5604 • 75W x 4 chan. @ 4 Ohms • 150W x 4 chan. @ 2 Ohms • dual mono output • XTC cooling • CEA-2006 compliant • remote subwoofer level control - , Car Amplifiers, Multi-chann Pioneer Premier PRS-D4100F - Premier PRS ICE 4-Channel Amplifier • 75 watts RMS x 4 chan. @ 4 ohms • 150 watts RMS x 4 chan. @ 2 ohms • Speaker Level Inputs • Gain Control • S/N Ratio: 100 dB • Class D ICEpower Technology - , Car Amplifiers, Multi-ch
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Hm... What is THD, never really noticed that. Out of the ones you posted I'd pick the Pioneer Premier. I'm not really one to buy off of Ebay, but I'll buy off SonicElectronix anyday. Here some the 6.5"s, so will those also fit in my 5x7 6x8 spot? CDT Audio KA-61 - CDT Audio Kama K-Series 6.5" 2-way Component set
what kind of car do you have? I found out that in my ford expedition i can fit 6.5's in the 5x7 slot. It just needs a little modification. THD is distortion, so the lower distortion percentage the better. Buying off ebay is fine as long as you buy from a power seller that has good feedback. I've bought off ebay many times without any problems. That MTX amp looks real good to me...
You can make an adapter to fit 6.5's in your car or you can buy the adapter. 6x8 / 5x7 to 6½" Speaker Adapters 97-08 Ford Expedition - eBay (item 310008899159 end time May-15-08 08:45:50 PDT)
Scosche SA68 - The SA689 speaker adapters fit most aftermarket 5 1/4" and 6 1/2" speakers into 6" x 8" factory openings. - , Car Installation & Accessories, Speaker Installation, Adapter Brackets - Sonic Electronix So would this be the same, sold in sets?
yea the 5.25 will be more voice than anything... THD is Total Harmonic Distortion... 1% is pretty bad for speakers... subs wont be noticeable.
