Setup for my civic sedan...

black magic

Hey guys... I have a Honda 96 civic 4dr, and I'm looking to get the following setup (all polk audio components):

2 x MMC6500
1 x MMC690
2 x MM2124 OR 1 x MM12
1 x C300.2
1 x C500.1

One set of the MMC6500's is for the front, i'm gonna mount a second pair in the rear doors also.
I'm also gonna try to remove the rear panel and mount a custom-made sealed (editied) enclosure with the subs in it so you can hear/feel the base better in the car since i drive a sedan and the trunk isn't vented or "open" like a hatchback.

Just curious what you guys think, and any advice you might have

thanks!

henee2

- MMC6500 for rear fill is even too good. MMC650 should be just fine for rear.
- Whats the need of MMC690s?
- Subs 2x MM2124 will be nice.
- 300.2 amp might be a bit weak for your setup. Look for a 4ch amp doing ~4x100 @4ohm
- 500.1 amp might also be a bit weak for 2 12inchers. get sth. with 800@2ohm? But I heard that the 500.1 actually gives you way more than 500watts@2ohm. So might be fine going ported on it? Dunno though.

black magic

henee2 wrote:

- MMC6500 for rear fill is even too good. MMC650 should be just fine for rear.
- Whats the need of MMC690s?
- Subs 2x MM2124 will be nice.
- 300.2 amp might be a bit weak for your setup. Look for a 4ch amp doing ~4x100 @4ohm
- 500.1 amp might also be a bit weak for 2 12inchers. get sth. with 800@2ohm? But I heard that the 500.1 actually gives you way more than 500watts@2ohm. So might be fine going ported on it? Dunno though.

thx for ur input. you're definitely right about the MMC690's i dont really need them, i could save the money i suppose. i thought the c500.1 would be weak but i wasnt sure. this is my first system and i dont need pave-cracking bass, either. i've heard various systems with only one amp powering 2 subs but they prolly had a higher power rating. however, i suppose i'll forget about the 6x9's and grab another mono amp. so you think the c400.4 will work better than the c300.2... for the components? I'll also gladly purchase a JL 2/4 channel amp. (but i'd preferr polk) any recommendations??

henee2

The c400x4 has 75w@4ohm and should be fine yes. But to make sure, wait for some other guys' opinions. Arc makes also great amps I heard. They also have one that makes 4x100 i guess?!
The are a few 6channel amps out there that would go well with your system, too. Unfortunately, I dunno any atm. But 3 years ago I had the Signat Rambo (500pieces limited edition). It could do 4x90 @ 4ohm + 2x150 or 1x510 @ 4ohm. Was a really nice amp. I m sure there are some out there with these specs today. Back then I powered 1 x 4 x 8inch (8ohm) polk subs put together (brings it down to 2ohm again) (sealed) + 1 x polk dx compo + 1 x polk dx coax. It was totally sufficient power wise, even though I went sealed

henee2

Couldnt find any 6channel amp with enough power well if you can get the rambo off ebay it would be worth it!

Here are some arc amps
ARC KAR 900.1 D (for subs) http://www.arcaudio.com/arc-05/amplifiers/kar_9001.htm
ARC KAR 600.4 (for rest) http://www.arcaudio.com/arc-05/amplifiers/kar_6004.htm

There is another line called ARC XXK.

I dunno which is the premium line. Ask some other people here.

pentavolvo

I ran the c500.1 on Momo 12s for a while and it pounded nicely, alot more then i had expected actually. I only recently got rid of the C500.1 after running a number or setups on it to get something with 3x the power for a huge install

MacLeod

Nothing wrong at all with using 6x9's as rear fill.

True you will get your best possible staging and imaging with front speakers only but a lot of people like the sound of front and rear speakers especially if they have a bigger car and haul passengers around a lot.

The 690 is a great speaker with very solid midbass and punch and would be a perfect choice for rear fill.

black magic

ahhhh, i'm so indecisive! if i save enough over the upcomming break, i'll get em both . but i dont know if'll have room to mount the 6x9's though ...since i want to put subs in the rear deck.

we'll see what happens. i'm really excited to build this system.

beardog03

polks 6x9`s are some of the best on the market..
if not the best

beardog03

polks 6x9`s are some of the best on the market..
if not the best

IMHO

ooops...double post/opinion..!!

see...they are twice as good as the others...!!