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Originally Posted by leeroy1986
Hi there,
I have a few questions regarding my hopeful instal for my type r:
I am looking to replace all the speakers (pos with alpine type r's) and run them off a 4 channel amp (around 300/400w) and install a sub in the boot with its own amp which can be removed when needs be.
The sub i am looking at is an all in one unit from alpine the SWD-3000 ( http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/pro...s_id/3464.html)
My first question is when running to amps i will run one cable from the engine bay and use a split thingy from autoleads to run to each amp. With the amount of power the amps use (shouldnt be to much im not after 1000's of watts!) will i need to install a 2nd battery or a capacitor? I would rather not have to!
My 2nd which is the easiest way to connect the amps to the head unit? I was wondering about putting a line converter from the rear speakers and using RCA input to the amps. Will i need 2 line converters one for each amp? (ie one from the front speakers for the speaker amp and one from the rears for the sub)?
Im sure i will have more questions!!
Many thanks in advanced |
OK Leeroy,
I also have the Type-R and ordered it WITHOUT a stereo for ! main reason..... They are crap. They had forgotten the rear panel speakers in. When I saw them I was amazed. I knew they would be crap but not that bad. infact I would'nt take them even if they were free.
Anyways, I put in my own radio/cd/mp3 in a Sony CDX-M9900 and Focal speakers, 2 4ch amps and a capacitor along with a 12" sub. You will only need a 4ch amp. for your speakers and a 2ch amp for the sub (for the sub a 2ch is better than a 4ch) as for the CD player that is up to you.
Make sure that the cable that leads from the battery to the back is as thick as your pinky (baby finger) This is a must in order to get the proper amount of voltage that will be required. As will the speaker wires must be of a good thickness. And now so your lights won't flicker when driving at night,(
and for better sound) You will need a capacitor.
Also very important when installing all wireing make sure that the speaker wires are NOT side by side with the power cable. Always keep these seperate and on opposite sides of the car eg. power cable on the right side from front to back and the speaker wires on the left side of the car. always keep the 2 seperate. If you like I can send you photos of my set-up.