Car Audio 101

Fox Body · 07-19-2001, 04:02 PM

Thanks for replying Power.

The thing that sucks even more is that I already have a Redondo (LA Sound) 4-channel 45W x 4 power amplifier that I got straight out the box for $10 (from a friend). Yes, and with this equipment all together, I don't expect anything spectacular, I've already come to terms with that long ago, but it's gotta be better than it is now. I did hear an improvement when I first put it on (about 1 year ago) and I still do, but still IMO should be better.

I'm thinking I may even have it hooked up wrong. Can you describe the basic schematics of how it should be hooked up? or show me to a website that would have it (possibly?)? I went to Best Buy and got the general car speaker wire.

Another thing, I don't know if you have access to a car audio catalog (an older one) that would have the Pioneer KE-1900 in it with it's specifications, but if you do could you tell me what it pushes-- or should it be on the back of the radio?

Maybe the radio is only a 2-channel radio? Do they make those? If so would that cause problems?

And like untamed351 hinted at, could it be that the 3way 6x9s are not suitable for rear speakers where bass (not booming, but just decent) is not an intended feature for that type of speaker? Perhaps better to go with 2way or 1way?

I guess the 1rst thing would be to at least make sure the head unit and amp are compatible and then make sure all the speakers are hooked up corrrectly. If you could help me out with this first I think that will make the biggest dif. (I know it could be kinda difficult over a message board, but any help is a step closer, i guess).

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351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback
Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II
Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s
14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday)

"Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

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07-19-2001, 04:02 PM	#4
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Thanks for replying Power. The thing that sucks even more is that I already have a Redondo (LA Sound) 4-channel 45W x 4 power amplifier that I got straight out the box for $10 (from a friend). Yes, and with this equipment all together, I don't expect anything spectacular, I've already come to terms with that long ago, but it's gotta be better than it is now. I did hear an improvement when I first put it on (about 1 year ago) and I still do, but still IMO should be better. I'm thinking I may even have it hooked up wrong. Can you describe the basic schematics of how it should be hooked up? or show me to a website that would have it (possibly?)? I went to Best Buy and got the general car speaker wire. Another thing, I don't know if you have access to a car audio catalog (an older one) that would have the Pioneer KE-1900 in it with it's specifications, but if you do could you tell me what it pushes-- or should it be on the back of the radio? Maybe the radio is only a 2-channel radio? Do they make those? If so would that cause problems? And like untamed351 hinted at, could it be that the 3way 6x9s are not suitable for rear speakers where bass (not booming, but just decent) is not an intended feature for that type of speaker? Perhaps better to go with 2way or 1way? I guess the 1rst thing would be to at least make sure the head unit and amp are compatible and then make sure all the speakers are hooked up corrrectly. If you could help me out with this first I think that will make the biggest dif. (I know it could be kinda difficult over a message board, but any help is a step closer, i guess). ----------------------------------------- 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 255/60/15 Eagle GT II Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s 14 x 4” K&N air filter (getting the Xtreme setup someday) "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body