billy101 Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Hey everyone! I have never installed a system with amps and subs before, but me and a friend would like to learn. I'm not completely clueless; we are both in an Electronics class and have learned about resistances, current, voltage, and series and parallel circuits...so we're not up the creek without a paddle if you know what I mean. I am going to slowly start a system in my car after we finish his but this is a great learning experience for me. Friend wants to get a system going in his 1993 Toyota Corolla. I know it's a pretty old car, but we are trying to figure out what he can do with it. He ordered the Radio & 4 speakers for the front and rear doors. He got this HU package: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_700MP34220/Kenwood-KDC-MP342U-Package.html and these speakers for his front doors. http://www.crutchfield.com/p_20607DS400/Kicker-07DS400.html I've installed a couple head-units and speakers in doors before; so I know pretty much how to do this stuff. He would like to know how many subs will be possible for him to fit into his trunk. He is hoping for 2 15s but I don't think his stock alternator will be able to handle that much power. I informed him that adding a battery may be necessary. He told me that he would like to know what the max he could do without upgrading his electrical, for now. I showed him this amp, ( http://www.amazon.com/Power-Acoustik-CPT1-2000-Selectable-Terminals/dp/B003CYL7KI/ref=sr_1_13?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1289947451&sr=1-13 ) and he said he wants that one. Is that a good choice? Will his stock electrical be able to handle that? Maybe a cap? Sorry for such a long post, but anyone who helps I appreciate it very much. Quote First System 2002 Impala LS 3.8L V6, 128,365k miles. Alternator: DC Power 190Amp H/O Alternator Headunit: Kenwood KDC-BT945U. Speakers: MBQuart 6.5" Comps, 6x9 3-way. Amplifer: Eclipse 3322 on front 6.5 components, and a Infinity Kappa One @ 2ohm- 800w Subwoofers: 2 REAudio SRX12D2 wired to 2 ohm. Box: 3.1cuft box tuned to 33hz. sealed off to cabin Big 3- done with all Knukonceptz KCA 0 gauge. Don't drop below 14.1v at full tilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Fizzy Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 If your friend wants to fit 2 15's, we need his max dimensions of his trunk. Dont buy that amp. Piece of crap for the price. Look at an Audiopipe 1500. you should be fine running that kind of power on a stock alt and batt. and if he were to choose 2 15's, look at T3 T600s. Very good woofers. oh and btw, dont use caps. waste of money, buy a battery. Quote under construction I hate People with crappy primered cars rolling on hubcaps that are louder then me. u hate c-fizzy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranny Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 i have a 94 corolla actually. i dont think the trunk is big enough for 2 15's. my box is 3cuft (about 4 or 4.5 before displacements) and its about 7" from the back of the trunk and it was SUPER hard to get in the trunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy101 Posted November 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 If your friend wants to fit 2 15's, we need his max dimensions of his trunk. Dont buy that amp. Piece of crap for the price. Look at an Audiopipe 1500. you should be fine running that kind of power on a stock alt and batt. and if he were to choose 2 15's, look at T3 T600s. Very good woofers. oh and btw, dont use caps. waste of money, buy a battery. Okay, is this a good price for the Audiopipe 1500? http://www.caraudiodeals.com/audiopipe-ap15001d-p-1452.html i have a 94 corolla actually. i dont think the trunk is big enough for 2 15's. my box is 3cuft (about 4 or 4.5 before displacements) and its about 7" from the back of the trunk and it was SUPER hard to get in the trunk. Oh, cool! I'll let him know about you and that you've got a 94 and don't think 2 15s would fit. How does yours sound? Do you have any videos of flex from it? Quote First System 2002 Impala LS 3.8L V6, 128,365k miles. Alternator: DC Power 190Amp H/O Alternator Headunit: Kenwood KDC-BT945U. Speakers: MBQuart 6.5" Comps, 6x9 3-way. Amplifer: Eclipse 3322 on front 6.5 components, and a Infinity Kappa One @ 2ohm- 800w Subwoofers: 2 REAudio SRX12D2 wired to 2 ohm. Box: 3.1cuft box tuned to 33hz. sealed off to cabin Big 3- done with all Knukonceptz KCA 0 gauge. Don't drop below 14.1v at full tilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranny Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Okay, is this a good price for the Audiopipe 1500? http://www.caraudiodeals.com/audiopipe-ap15001d-p-1452.html Oh, cool! I'll let him know about you and that you've got a 94 and don't think 2 15s would fit. How does yours sound? Do you have any videos of flex from it? heres some vids of when i first installed my new amp. system is in my signature. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjY_EQgGyo0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gENjABZA4lU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PV4PFn3xJU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy101 Posted November 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 heres some vids of when i first installed my new amp. system is in my signature. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjY_EQgGyo0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gENjABZA4lU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PV4PFn3xJU Cool! I'll show him those videos tomorrow. How much did those Level 3s run you? I'm looking to getting maybe 1 15 or 2 12s in my 01 Impala, with that audiopipe. Quote First System 2002 Impala LS 3.8L V6, 128,365k miles. Alternator: DC Power 190Amp H/O Alternator Headunit: Kenwood KDC-BT945U. Speakers: MBQuart 6.5" Comps, 6x9 3-way. Amplifer: Eclipse 3322 on front 6.5 components, and a Infinity Kappa One @ 2ohm- 800w Subwoofers: 2 REAudio SRX12D2 wired to 2 ohm. Box: 3.1cuft box tuned to 33hz. sealed off to cabin Big 3- done with all Knukonceptz KCA 0 gauge. Don't drop below 14.1v at full tilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassl0va Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Cool! I'll show him those videos tomorrow. How much did those Level 3s run you? I'm looking to getting maybe 1 15 or 2 12s in my 01 Impala, with that audiopipe. You will have to email or pm one of the people from DC audio as they don't like people sharing the price of their equipment. May I suggest asking Rusty: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/user/12-wca-rusty/ Quote My RE MT 18" wall build Former build, farewell beloved wall.In progress, Toyota Starlet build This forum has a massive boner for ridiculous electrical upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy101 Posted November 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 You will have to email or pm one of the people from DC audio as they don't like people sharing the price of their equipment. May I suggest asking Rusty: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/user/12-wca-rusty/ Alright, I'll get to doing that. Anyone have any other suggestions on what subs to use on an Audiopipe AP15001D? Quote First System 2002 Impala LS 3.8L V6, 128,365k miles. Alternator: DC Power 190Amp H/O Alternator Headunit: Kenwood KDC-BT945U. Speakers: MBQuart 6.5" Comps, 6x9 3-way. Amplifer: Eclipse 3322 on front 6.5 components, and a Infinity Kappa One @ 2ohm- 800w Subwoofers: 2 REAudio SRX12D2 wired to 2 ohm. Box: 3.1cuft box tuned to 33hz. sealed off to cabin Big 3- done with all Knukonceptz KCA 0 gauge. Don't drop below 14.1v at full tilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy101 Posted November 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 Well, I e-mailed him but didn't hear anything back yet. I may try calling my local DC retailer and find out some prices that way. Quote First System 2002 Impala LS 3.8L V6, 128,365k miles. Alternator: DC Power 190Amp H/O Alternator Headunit: Kenwood KDC-BT945U. Speakers: MBQuart 6.5" Comps, 6x9 3-way. Amplifer: Eclipse 3322 on front 6.5 components, and a Infinity Kappa One @ 2ohm- 800w Subwoofers: 2 REAudio SRX12D2 wired to 2 ohm. Box: 3.1cuft box tuned to 33hz. sealed off to cabin Big 3- done with all Knukonceptz KCA 0 gauge. Don't drop below 14.1v at full tilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris from Mi Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 (edited) whats your price range? oh, and for wire i would go hereKnu Konceptz wire look under amp wiring kits Edited November 20, 2010 by Chris from Mi Quote Orion 2500D, Jbl Gto 75.4 Team Wolfpack Audio FSQ 15" d2, mb quart xover, tweets peerless 6.5 mids Alpine cda-105 optima up front Knu klm 1/0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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