Car audio guru's, need some advice and help

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Hey all,

I am going to put a subwoofer enclosure in the back of my 97 4 door XJ and wanted to find out exactly what kind of amps you would recommend and other accessories.

I currently have a Kenwood Excelon receiver upfront, the 789 version, and I have Pioneer 6 1/2's up front and in the rear speaker bar all running from the stock amp. I want to add either one or two of the new Pioneer shallow subs in their shallow sealed enclosure:

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/product/detail/0,,2076_4061_90400838,00.html

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/product/detail/0,,2076_4061_97957030,00.html

The subs specs are:

Watts MAX. Music Power 1200W
Watts Nominal Power Handling 300W
Frequency Response 18Hz ~1kHz
Sensitivity 88dB
Ohm Rating 4 Ohm
Recommended Enclosure 0.6 ~ 1.0 Cubic Feet

The box's specs are:

Dimensions: 30-5/8" x 14-3/8" x 6-3/8

The pioneer 6 1/2 specs are:

Watts MAX. Music Power 220 Watts
Watts Nominal Power Handling 35 Watts
Frequency Response 30Hz ~ 33kHz
Sensitivity (1W/1m) 90dB
Ohm Rating 4

So basically what I am looking from you all is help on deciding what kind of amp (and how many) I need for this setup to run nice. Didn't know if I need a mono to push the 300 for the sub and a 4 channel for the rest, etc. I am pretty set on getting the sub, so not looking to get talked out of it. I had originally thought about a Bazooka, Infinity Basslink, or custom install in the rest side hole in the back, but that really wouldn't give me room for a 12". I could have an installer do a setup on the right side in that hole in the back using that same shallow depth sub, but it would cost more than just getting the box that was made for the sub. I am also looking for advice on whether I need any other additional components that I forgot about (capacitors, etc)

Also, not looking to get high dollar amps, just looking to get some good amps that will really perform well and last.

Thanks in advance,

Chris

 

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Did I put this in the wrong catagory? Where are all the people who know about car audio?

Thanks,

Chris

 

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i would reccomend a fosgate 2 channel bridgable amp that runs rms about the same as your sub, but max briged power no more than 800. the fosgates run a little higher, but they underrate their power. the fosgates are usually adjustable impendance, too. those kind of amps run about $150. try ebay. a 1000 rated capacitor would do you good. you could also make a bracket to mount a couple of tweeters in the front ashtray, if you wish.