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Thread: Kx550.3 kicker for system please help |
    
Bronze Member Username: Heavyb
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Post Number: 20
Registered: Jul-04
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| Posted on Sunday, August 08, 2004 - 03:03 pm: |
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i want to get 2 shivas and a set of infinity kappa 60.5cs components. i was wondering if this amp would be under powering them. i know they wont be getting ideal power but i was wondering if they would still be getting enough to preform very well
the infinty would be getting 50 watts @ 4 ohms
shivas 200 each @ 2 ohms |
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Silver Member Username: Jonathan_f
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Post Number: 996
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Sunday, August 08, 2004 - 05:18 pm: |
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It would underpower them a tad. Look at a quality sub for the power, a W6v2 works well off that amp (or subs similar to that) and you could use that in a slot ported box. The Kappas will run pretty well off of 50x2. |
Bronze Member Username: Heavyb
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Post Number: 21
Registered: Jul-04
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| Posted on Sunday, August 08, 2004 - 08:25 pm: |
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would it still sound pretty good with shivas if not what do you recomend i really want 2 shivas |
Gold Member Username: Jonathan_f
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Post Number: 1007
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Sunday, August 08, 2004 - 10:34 pm: |
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2 Shivas would run well, I've seen Shivas do well with only 60 watts RMS, so 200 will be fine. You just won't push them to their full capability. |
Bronze Member Username: Heavyb
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Post Number: 22
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| Posted on Monday, August 09, 2004 - 04:13 pm: |
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about how loud do you think those 2 will be with 200 each in a pathfinder in a 4.0 box ported and tuned to 30hz |
Gold Member Username: Jonathan_f
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Post Number: 1043
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| Posted on Monday, August 09, 2004 - 04:51 pm: |
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Oh, you're running ported, you may very well reach full excursion ported. It'll get loud, in a pathfinder, I'd guess low to mid 140s. |
Bronze Member Username: Heavyb
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Post Number: 25
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| Posted on Monday, August 09, 2004 - 08:01 pm: |
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thanks for the imput now i have one final question what kind of wires would i need to wire that amp. |
Gold Member Username: Jonathan_f
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Post Number: 1047
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Monday, August 09, 2004 - 09:07 pm: |
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4 guage kit ideally, it won't be too expensive. |
Bronze Member Username: Heavyb
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Post Number: 26
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| Posted on Monday, August 09, 2004 - 10:48 pm: |
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is it important to buy a name brand wiring kit or are all wiring kits created equal as long as it is the right guage |
Gold Member Username: Jonathan_f
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Post Number: 1053
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| Posted on Monday, August 09, 2004 - 11:08 pm: |
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No, they're not created equal, you need a high strand count with quality wire. Go to www.knukonceptz.com quality stuff at great prices. |
Bronze Member Username: Heavyb
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Post Number: 28
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 09:11 am: |
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thank you jonathan do you think with that amp i will need an alternator |
Gold Member Username: Jonathan_f
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Post Number: 1065
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 03:10 pm: |
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It depends on your car, that amp will have a maximum current draw of 60 amps, so it's possible that you'll need to upgrade. Just try it out for a little while and see if you have problems with lights dimming. |
Bronze Member Username: Heavyb
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Post Number: 29
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 03:24 pm: |
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one final question and i promise i am done. i have thought about upgrading to 5.1 perfects would the 50 watts be enough or would i clip. thanks for allyour imput |
Gold Member Username: Jonathan_f
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Post Number: 1068
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 03:33 pm: |
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That amp is underrated a little, but they'll only clip if you drive the amplifier into clipping. They'll do better with 100W RMS because they'll get louder, but as long as you don't drive the Kicker amp into clipping (don't try to go too loud) you'll be just fine. |
Bronze Member Username: Heavyb
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Post Number: 30
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 03:52 pm: |
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so would i be better to go with the kappa 60.5cs or perfect 5.1s with this amp |
Gold Member Username: Jonathan_f
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Post Number: 1072
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 05:27 pm: |
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I'd do the Perfects personally. Check them both out before you make your final decision, though. |
Bronze Member Username: Heavyb
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Post Number: 32
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| Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - 06:25 pm: |
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thanks alot |
