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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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Hi there, new to car audio, just a few quick questions:

1. Should I get Dual 1 or Dual 2 Fi N318 (which is better)

https://ssl.perfora.net/www.ficaraudio.com/sess/utn;jsessionid=154dbf3a11ea5d8/shopdata/0050_Speakers/0010_BTL/0070_N3/product_overview.shopscript

2. Will the amp I selected power the sub to its max? Hifonics Colossus

http://www.hifonics.com/Hifonics_Mt_Olympus_Amps.html

3. Are these 6x9's any good?

http://www.theloudest.co.uk/?sectionid=2&page=view_product&product_id=155
Old Jun 6, 2011 | 10:07 PM
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Get the dual 1 ohm so you can run the amp bridged. Wire the coils in series and this will give you a 2 ohm load.

The speakers look like complete to be honest. I'd buy quality speakers for the front and amplify them.
Old Jun 7, 2011 | 06:39 AM
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Ok thanks fir the info, is the dual 1 the better way to go or are u just saying dual 1 because of the amp, I can choose different amp if dual 2 is better. The speaker look bad u say so I'm wondering what u would suggest I buy for speakers? I only picked these cause of the higher rms rating
Old Jun 7, 2011 | 03:50 PM
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May want to get an amp that will push a 1 ohm that is really stable. I'm not sure if I would leave it on a 1 ohm all the time though.
Old Jun 7, 2011 | 05:10 PM
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The subs should be comparable no matter what VC configuration as long as they're from the same lineup. Your amp choice and sub choice are completely dependent on each other. If you're running a single sub with dual 2ohm VCs, get a 1ohm stable amp. If you're running a single sub with dual 1ohm VCs, get a 2 ohm stable amp. A 1ohm stable amp, in most cases, is only gonna make half power at 2ohms vs. 1ohm.
Old Jun 7, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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Thanks again for the info, before I go and order the amp anyone know of a better amp for what I'm doing? Going to go with the dual 1 sub so if u know of a better amp please let me know.
Old Jun 7, 2011 | 09:14 PM
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"better" is all relative to budget. sounds like ur buying off ebay? be aware when dealing over the net with regards to warranty
Old Jun 7, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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No im not buying off ebay, all new, willing to put a good ammount into it, not goin insane like jackhammer 24. Pretty sure I want the Fi N318 dual 1 sub unless someone can show me something else close to the N318, its just the amp and 6x9's im not to sure about. Would the Sundown SAZ-3500D be better amp choice?

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