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zslaby1010 · 01/07/2013, 09:43 PM

Im looking to upgrade my factory speakers. As of now i have a kenwood headunit and a kenwood mono amp powering a Type R sub. I gathered from searching that using aftermarket speakers on the stock infinity amp will mostly likely be a downgrade since most speakers are 4 ohm stable, not 2.

So im looking at getting a pair of 6.5 kenwoods up front and a pair of 6x9s. What would be the best way to power the 4 speakers? I was thinking about getting a 4 channel amp but would that mess up the HU since i have a metra wiring kit? What would be the easiest way?

soundman98 · 01/07/2013, 10:59 PM

nope, it wouldn't mess anything up, in fact, you're halfway there by already having a aftermarket deck. just pull a 4ch/2-2ch rca's to the new amp location + power, remote, and ground, and simply ditch the rca cable portion of the mitah adapter.

neil12011 · 01/07/2013, 11:47 PM

Go ahead and run 4 channel RCA's and speaker wire, best to do it all at once than have to go back.

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zslaby1010 · 01/08/2013, 08:09 AM

OK so pull the Metra RCA cables and run 4 RCAs from the 4channel amp to the Headunit? I guess since im mounting the 4 channel next to the mono amp, id be able to splice into the mono's remote turn on and use a power and a ground distributor, correct?

Ken · 01/08/2013, 11:19 AM

Correct.

zslaby1010 · 01/09/2013, 05:10 PM

Do you think my battery will be ok handling it? My other amp is a mono block running at 500rms and when i turn my lights on my headunit always dims

03GTS10 · 01/09/2013, 05:37 PM

A lot of headunits have a feature built in to dim the lighting on the headunit when your head lights are turned on for better visibility at night, mine does.

zslaby1010 · 01/09/2013, 06:21 PM

Ahhh ok thanks, i do remember hearing that before. Thanks for all the help

Ken · 01/11/2013, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zslaby1010

Do you think my battery will be ok handling it? My other amp is a mono block running at 500rms and when i turn my lights on my headunit always dims

Your battery should be fine.

If you experience any dimming (like, headlight dimming when the bass hits) get a big 3 upgrade kit and you will be good to go. No need for a new battery or alternator.

01/07/2013, 09:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
zslaby1010 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Vehicle: 03 Eclipse GT Posts: 107	4 channel amp and speakers Im looking to upgrade my factory speakers. As of now i have a kenwood headunit and a kenwood mono amp powering a Type R sub. I gathered from searching that using aftermarket speakers on the stock infinity amp will mostly likely be a downgrade since most speakers are 4 ohm stable, not 2. So im looking at getting a pair of 6.5 kenwoods up front and a pair of 6x9s. What would be the best way to power the 4 speakers? I was thinking about getting a 4 channel amp but would that mess up the HU since i have a metra wiring kit? What would be the easiest way?

01/07/2013, 10:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
soundman98 ... Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern IL/IN Vehicle: '01 Spyder GT Posts: 2,533	nope, it wouldn't mess anything up, in fact, you're halfway there by already having a aftermarket deck. just pull a 4ch/2-2ch rca's to the new amp location + power, remote, and ground, and simply ditch the rca cable portion of the mitah adapter. __________________ The never-ending project, my '01 Spyder GT more projects then time! when 'bright' reverse lights don't cut it exterior led upgrades--75% (led tails, turns, third brake, plate light, reverse light) interior led upgrades--10% (gauges and hvac next, dome light completed) whats next? ford raptor(for the lightbar!!)..

01/07/2013, 11:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
neil12011 You cryin' boy? Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: McDonough GA Vehicle: 03' GTS Spyder Posts: 370	Go ahead and run 4 channel RCA's and speaker wire, best to do it all at once than have to go back. Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App

01/08/2013, 08:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
zslaby1010 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Vehicle: 03 Eclipse GT Posts: 107	OK so pull the Metra RCA cables and run 4 RCAs from the 4channel amp to the Headunit? I guess since im mounting the 4 channel next to the mono amp, id be able to splice into the mono's remote turn on and use a power and a ground distributor, correct?

01/08/2013, 11:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ken Shocker Lite Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Erie PA Vehicle: RX350 Posts: 1,926	Correct.

01/09/2013, 05:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
zslaby1010 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Vehicle: 03 Eclipse GT Posts: 107	Do you think my battery will be ok handling it? My other amp is a mono block running at 500rms and when i turn my lights on my headunit always dims

01/09/2013, 05:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
03GTS10 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northern Maine Vehicle: 2003 Eclipse GTS Posts: 95	A lot of headunits have a feature built in to dim the lighting on the headunit when your head lights are turned on for better visibility at night, mine does.

01/09/2013, 06:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
zslaby1010 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Vehicle: 03 Eclipse GT Posts: 107	Ahhh ok thanks, i do remember hearing that before. Thanks for all the help

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