I got a 4 channel amp. I dont really wanna use 2, cause im running on a stock Escort alternator. Im just curious as to what you all think would sound better.

Equipment:
Kenwood X889 HU
CDT 61 6.5" front spkrs
Stock rear fill
MTX 564 70w x2 rms ( front stage ) and 280wx1 rms ( for sub of my choice )
And then a 12" sealed...if I choose sub and no rear fill

Aprpeciate it guys....BTW I listen to rock mostly...

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If you stay away from a sub you might as well put some dedicated midbass speakers in the front doors also and have the 4 channel running the front only. I have a midbass/midrange set-up in the car and it is a zillion times better than having the 4 corners running (ps - when I say a "zillion", I am not exagerating). Front soundstage is where its at.

but IMO - put in a sub!

[ October 15, 2005, 07:00 AM: Message edited by: fatty matty ]

What speakers are you considering?
What year Escort?

Generally, the same dollars spent on front stage only, will result in a nicer sound than dividing your cash between the 4 corners.

Adding a bit more mid-bass (appropriately rolled off) in the rear, once you can hear just what's missing, might not be a bad idea for the future.

The "best" system designs are never finished, but let you stop with a "complete" system without having to say "It'll sound good once I get......"

A good set of components, and a sub, is the way to go.

I agree with Dukk, that a good 10" ported will be better than a sealed 12"....considering the power you have, and your musical taste.

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Thanks guys, thats what ill go with! Now I just gotta find a 10" sub.

2.0 cu ft tuned to 32hz, is that ok?

Depends on the woofer. That kind of volume would accomodate a lot of 12s.

Just a suggestion.....since you already have the amp, and deck, choose a nice set of components, and get it all working. Then you can try various different sub/box combos (most shops will let you try their demo's if you ask nicely) and choose the combo that sounds the best to your ear, in your car.

The doors are so shallow tho! I would need components that are thin, and I have nowhere to mount the tweeter! :-( But I agree a decent set of components would be better probably...