Help needed with active sub

[helloimjammie]

Hey guys
I've installed a 10" sub into my car and it has an inbuilt amp just for the sub.
Is there anyway I can add another amp to it for my door speakers? As the speakers are starting to go, or are there any good components that don't need to be amp'd? Also shall I get rid of the rear coaxials or replace those too?

Thanks a lot!

 

[bionic]

you can wire up another amp with a different loom since i gather the wires you used are thin for the active subwoofer

wired these up to a few people and im really impressed

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JBL-GT5-500-5-25-INCH-13CM-90-WATT-COMPONENT-KIT-SPEAKER-SAME-DAY-DISPATCH-/150672441615?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item2314c7010f

 

[helloimjammie]

So have another wire on the battery? And how do I link the amp to my stereo? I've already used the out put on the back for my sub?
I think I've over complicated everything!
They are really cheap! I only want something for crisp vocals and a nice mid bass so that would do the trick!

 

[bionic]

what does the back rca say rear output? you can probs use rca splitters and have 2 lines going to one like you will need to do with your remote wire to turn both amps on

if you don't want to go the splitter way you can always get a new headunit with more rca outputs or buy a line driver

if you don't want to go any of them routes you will have to find a low rms component speakers as I've found to be a great improvement from just fitting them i was amazed buy how nice the low budget jbl gt5 component speakers was even when it was running of the headunit

 

[helloimjammie]

Well it says sub out so only really meant for the sub I'm guessing? ill look for some low RMS components! sounds easier as I'm hoping to get rid next year anyway! The head unit is capable of 50x4 so what RMS would you recommend? Those JBLs seem decent enough for the price! Got the sub for the bass just want some crisper sound up front thanks for the help mate!

 

[bionic]

i would just go for those jbl gt5 since its 25-35 pound for components so it would cheap

 

[helloimjammie]

Yeah and they would be okay running off my head unit? also, I'm not bothered about it all looking OEM, how would I go about fitting the tweeters and where can I put the crossover?

 

[bionic]

the crossovers should be small so you can probs hide them in the door or even in the dashboard you will need to run wires through the door to be able to wire up the tweeters in the oem location

 

[helloimjammie]

Okay then! will have a look abit later and Sus it out! Would a set of good coaxials up front sound rubbish then do you reckon?
Sorry about all the questions I am still getting to grips with it all

 

[bionic]

Okay then! will have a look abit later and Sus it out! Would a set of good coaxials up front sound rubbish then do you reckon?
Sorry about all the questions I am still getting to grips with it all

its ok i personally hate coaxials or the fronts ive used them before and upgraded in a matter of a week since owning a set lol

i would just say go for components it will be a little more work but i find its worth it mate

 

[helloimjammie]

Okay then buddy cheers for the advice! You've been a great help! Next month then, UK legal pressed plates and some components!

 

[bionic]

no problem glad to help

 

[helloimjammie]

no problem glad to help

Right did my research today.. (Actually read the bloody manual..) and it has stated this. "8. High level input
For connection to a source unit without low level outputs. Connect this to the front or rear speaker wires ensuring that the polarity is correct." So I take it I can run wires from the speakers to this area, and it will amp them? Am I thinking correctly or should I give up now!

 

[helloimjammie]

Scrap that its for use with a radio which doesn't have outputs! I'm an idiot!