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Hey all.
Well I have upgraded the stock system, but wanting to redo some if it now.
here is what I have now-
Kenwood DDX-6019 6.95" Wide Double-DIN Indash Monitor DVD/WMA/MP3 Receiver
Kenwood eXcelon KAC-X812D 1600 watt mono amplifier
Kenwood eXcelon KAC-X542 960 watt 4/3/2 channel amplifier
JL Audio VR650-CXi 6.5" Coaxail speakers (Pair - Rear)
JL Audio VR650-CSi 6.5" Componet speakers (Pair - Front)
JL Audio 10w6v2 Subwoofers (Pair)
ZEnclosure subwoofer box w/ amplifier rack
Wicked C.A.S. replacement door pods
Tsunami 6 Farrad capacitor.
Here are a few pics of my setup, I have a Sony 4 channel amp in there for now, the "b" channel RCA's are messed up on the Kenwood 4 channel amp and I need to send it in for warranty work.
![](https://xs215.xs.to/xs215/07206/Picture018.jpg.xs.jpg)
![](https://xs215.xs.to/xs215/07206/Picture012.jpg.xs.jpg)
![](https://xs215.xs.to/xs215/07206/Picture015.jpg.xs.jpg)
![](https://xs215.xs.to/xs215/07206/Picture009.jpg.xs.jpg)
![](https://xs112.xs.to/xs112/07080/side.jpg.xs.jpg)
I am thinking of going with some JL amps and a new box. I am having issues with the subs with these amps. Not as smooth or as powerful as I would like. I originally got these to work with the head unit, the amp control thingy, but doesnt seem to work too well. I am going to do a fiberglass floor in the rear with plexi and neons.
My questions are-
1. What size JL amp(s) would be good for these subs? Should I get two 500w or one 1000w and run the speakers in series. Can you even run these in series? What would the best option be?
2. What would be a good size amp to run the 6.5"s?
3. Should I get this box? I am thinking maybe a custom one tilting the subs outwards a little more, and maybe a little area in the center for a emblem or something.
![](https://xs215.xs.to/xs215/07206/350zFiberglassSubBox-2T.jpg.xs.jpg)
What else should I do for the system?
My system currently hits, but not super hard like w6v2 should. I would think it would be louder (or capable of being louder), but the amp cuts out with too much power.
I do not know all the ins and outs of car audio, just enough to get it all in there. I might even have it all setup wrong, who knows.
I am getting the car ready for a show in late August. Getting it repainted 2 tone (redline with black top) adding cf hood, cf wing, cf side skirts, cf rear lip, and a INGS+1 nspec style front bumper. Installing black on black Sparco Torinos also.
Well I have upgraded the stock system, but wanting to redo some if it now.
here is what I have now-
Kenwood DDX-6019 6.95" Wide Double-DIN Indash Monitor DVD/WMA/MP3 Receiver
Kenwood eXcelon KAC-X812D 1600 watt mono amplifier
Kenwood eXcelon KAC-X542 960 watt 4/3/2 channel amplifier
JL Audio VR650-CXi 6.5" Coaxail speakers (Pair - Rear)
JL Audio VR650-CSi 6.5" Componet speakers (Pair - Front)
JL Audio 10w6v2 Subwoofers (Pair)
ZEnclosure subwoofer box w/ amplifier rack
Wicked C.A.S. replacement door pods
Tsunami 6 Farrad capacitor.
Here are a few pics of my setup, I have a Sony 4 channel amp in there for now, the "b" channel RCA's are messed up on the Kenwood 4 channel amp and I need to send it in for warranty work.
![](https://xs215.xs.to/xs215/07206/Picture018.jpg.xs.jpg)
![](https://xs215.xs.to/xs215/07206/Picture012.jpg.xs.jpg)
![](https://xs215.xs.to/xs215/07206/Picture015.jpg.xs.jpg)
![](https://xs215.xs.to/xs215/07206/Picture009.jpg.xs.jpg)
![](https://xs112.xs.to/xs112/07080/side.jpg.xs.jpg)
I am thinking of going with some JL amps and a new box. I am having issues with the subs with these amps. Not as smooth or as powerful as I would like. I originally got these to work with the head unit, the amp control thingy, but doesnt seem to work too well. I am going to do a fiberglass floor in the rear with plexi and neons.
My questions are-
1. What size JL amp(s) would be good for these subs? Should I get two 500w or one 1000w and run the speakers in series. Can you even run these in series? What would the best option be?
2. What would be a good size amp to run the 6.5"s?
3. Should I get this box? I am thinking maybe a custom one tilting the subs outwards a little more, and maybe a little area in the center for a emblem or something.
![](https://xs215.xs.to/xs215/07206/350zFiberglassSubBox-2T.jpg.xs.jpg)
What else should I do for the system?
My system currently hits, but not super hard like w6v2 should. I would think it would be louder (or capable of being louder), but the amp cuts out with too much power.
I do not know all the ins and outs of car audio, just enough to get it all in there. I might even have it all setup wrong, who knows.
I am getting the car ready for a show in late August. Getting it repainted 2 tone (redline with black top) adding cf hood, cf wing, cf side skirts, cf rear lip, and a INGS+1 nspec style front bumper. Installing black on black Sparco Torinos also.
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for the 2 w6v2 get the one JL 1000/1 and for the 6.5 speakers get the JL 300/4
NEVER buy sony audio products.....
i currently have JL XR-650csi and i'm using the JL 300/4......it's worth the money.
with the JL amps they will hit....they're amps are wayy under rated.
goodluck.
edit: your kenwood amp + sony amp= makes me want to cry because your JL's are being wayyy under powered. your speakers have a lot of potential.
NEVER buy sony audio products.....
i currently have JL XR-650csi and i'm using the JL 300/4......it's worth the money.
with the JL amps they will hit....they're amps are wayy under rated.
goodluck.
edit: your kenwood amp + sony amp= makes me want to cry because your JL's are being wayyy under powered. your speakers have a lot of potential.
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Originally Posted by michaeljr6
this is how your wiring should be.....sorry for the bad drawing but it should be a basic concept on car audio....
the key to have great sound is all about the amplifier....
the key to have great sound is all about the amplifier....
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