Size Of Systems
03-06-2005, 08:22 PM
#1
50 Watt CAFz'r
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With vehicles getting smaller trunk space to make the interior more spacious, how big are current systems in most rides. I use to see dual 12"s and dual amps but seeing the size of cars these days what would be adequate for most and the size of the equipment. looking for a versital system that can be dropped in most vehicles and still offer more than adequate bass.
[ March 06, 2005, 09:23 PM: Message edited by: SPLHertz ]
[ March 06, 2005, 09:23 PM: Message edited by: SPLHertz ]
03-06-2005, 09:28 PM
#3
Originally posted by Haunz:
'drop in' with a midsized sedan probably means 2 12s sealed and under 2kw...
'drop in' with a midsized sedan probably means 2 12s sealed and under 2kw...
03-07-2005, 05:30 PM
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WHat's your definaition if "adequate" bass? Most people seem to be recomending 1000W. I don't have nearly that kind of power to my subs, and I would bet that most don't. For a simple reasonable system I like to do a 4 channel amp with about 50X4 with channels 3 and 4 bridged to a decent 10 in a ported box.
03-07-2005, 05:50 PM
#5
yeah, I don't think adequate power means 1KW, that is a lot of power for a drop in system. You have to considder the electrical system of the vehicle and cost, a single 12 or dual 10s that can handle 1000 watts or 500 watts each are not going to be cheap. I would say a nice 5 channel like Alpines F450 with 4 co-axials and a 10" sub is pretty reasonable and far better than just about any factory system. Cost will probably be in the $1,000.00 range for equipment and a few hundred for basic install. I considder that a very good drop in system, 440 watts,1 amp-simple ,cheap install, very good SQ. This is based on actual street prices, not msrp.
03-08-2005, 11:20 AM
#6
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Vehicles are definetly getting tighter for audio systems.
That's why Pioneer has manufactured products like the TS-SW124D shallow mount 12" subwoofer, Class D amplifiers (big power for small space) & the AVIC-N1 (GPS navigation, DVD video playback, CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3 playback, radio & amplifier all in one package).
I think these types of products will become more & more important in the future when we all have to drive Smart cars.
That's why Pioneer has manufactured products like the TS-SW124D shallow mount 12" subwoofer, Class D amplifiers (big power for small space) & the AVIC-N1 (GPS navigation, DVD video playback, CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3 playback, radio & amplifier all in one package).
I think these types of products will become more & more important in the future when we all have to drive Smart cars.
03-08-2005, 12:58 PM
#7
I think 2 10", ported, with 350-500 RMS is lots for most people. it may not hti big SPL numbers, but it will be as loud as it needs to be, and a good ported box will let it hit as low as it needs to.
03-08-2005, 01:53 PM
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There's no such thing as "adequate enough bass" 
[img]graemlins/banghead.gif[/img] ..
Something also to bare in mind is how much of the trunk are you willing to sacrifice.
I recently devoted about 90% of my trunk to SPL..I'd love to keep the trunk but I also want to be somewhat competitive this year and for wnat I have in mind it means being flexible...
But this is not the case for all.. [img]graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]
[img]graemlins/banghead.gif[/img] ..Something also to bare in mind is how much of the trunk are you willing to sacrifice.
I recently devoted about 90% of my trunk to SPL..I'd love to keep the trunk but I also want to be somewhat competitive this year and for wnat I have in mind it means being flexible...
But this is not the case for all.. [img]graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]
03-08-2005, 02:11 PM
#10
There's alot of flexibility with (recent) equipment- you can get large (eg:1KW) amps that are fairly small, subs that play well in small enclosures, HU's that pack lots of features into a single DIN, and as mentioned, smaller/shallower speakers, etc. But I would guess that the most common install is probably still 2 subs (10 or 12), a deck and 2 amps.
