Amping Mids and Highs

[Pimp-Juice 3]

Yet again, i have a question. I am wanting to add more mids and highs to my setup, do i need a 2 or 4 channel amp to push em? Ive never done it before, never seen a reason honestly, but now i do.

Also, 5 or so years ago i did a brake job for someone and they paid me with an amp. it works, but idk if it will work for mids and highs or not. any help would be appreciated.

Amp- http://www.ebay.com/itm/Used-Kicker-KX250-2-Amplifier-2-Channel-Amp-Crossover-/140737035274?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item20c494bc0a

[ricksi30 923]

Yet again, i have a question. I am wanting to add more mids and highs to my setup, do i need a 2 or 4 channel amp to push em? Ive never done it before, never seen a reason honestly, but now i do.

Also, 5 or so years ago i did a brake job for someone and they paid me with an amp. it works, but idk if it will work for mids and highs or not. any help would be appreciated.

Amp- http://www.ebay.com/...=item20c494bc0a

That amp will work fine. Just get a set of components for up front and you will be set.

[Pimp-Juice 3]

see, thats my issue... I dont want A set. I want tweeters, 6x9's and im seriously thinking of some 8's.

[Shogen 325]

see, thats my issue... I dont want A set. I want tweeters, 6x9's and im seriously thinking of some 8's.

sounds like a bad idea

[ricksi30 923]

see, thats my issue... I dont want A set. I want tweeters, 6x9's and im seriously thinking of some 8's.

Components are a better option, unless you plan on going active. Also you will need more channels of amplification if you go that route.

[Pimp-Juice 3]

see, thats my issue... I dont want A set. I want tweeters, 6x9's and im seriously thinking of some 8's.

sounds like a bad idea

why is that? Im not disagreeing with you, im just curious why you say that.

Edited July 30, 2012 by Pimp-Juice

[Pimp-Juice 3]

see, thats my issue... I dont want A set. I want tweeters, 6x9's and im seriously thinking of some 8's.

Components are a better option, unless you plan on going active. Also you will need more channels of amplification if you go that route.

I do want to go active, but i want to make sure my ducks are in a row. Id hate to roll up to my first show and get laughed home lol

[Shogen 325]

see, thats my issue... I dont want A set. I want tweeters, 6x9's and im seriously thinking of some 8's.

sounds like a bad idea

why is that? Im not disagreeing with you, im just curious why you say that.

Unless you know what you're doing... Those are very hard things to "match" in sound.... And if you knew what you were doing then you probably wouldn't even think of that... A nice 2-way set should be more than sufficient.. If not, then maybe you can power the tweeters off the HU and the mids off the amplifier... But no 6x9 in the mix...

[ricksi30 923]

see, thats my issue... I dont want A set. I want tweeters, 6x9's and im seriously thinking of some 8's.

sounds like a bad idea

why is that? Im not disagreeing with you, im just curious why you say that.

But no 6x9 in the mix...

Agreed a 6x9 coaxial and an additional tweeter is a terrible idea.

[Pimp-Juice 3]

see, thats my issue... I dont want A set. I want tweeters, 6x9's and im seriously thinking of some 8's.

sounds like a bad idea

why is that? Im not disagreeing with you, im just curious why you say that.

Unless you know what you're doing... Those are very hard things to "match" in sound.... And if you knew what you were doing then you probably wouldn't even think of that... A nice 2-way set should be more than sufficient.. If not, then maybe you can power the tweeters off the HU and the mids off the amplifier... But no 6x9 in the mix...

Right now i have 5 1/4s in the front doors and 6x9s in the rear, there kicker components. If i amped them, would it make a difference? Lol im starting to see im more then a rookie when it comes to this stuff.

[ricksi30 923]

I do want to go active, but i want to make sure my ducks are in a row. Id hate to roll up to my first show and get laughed home lol

Do you understand exactly what that means? You will either need a HU capable of working active or a 4 channel amp capable of it.

[Shogen 325]

see, thats my issue... I dont want A set. I want tweeters, 6x9's and im seriously thinking of some 8's.

sounds like a bad idea

why is that? Im not disagreeing with you, im just curious why you say that.

Unless you know what you're doing... Those are very hard things to "match" in sound.... And if you knew what you were doing then you probably wouldn't even think of that... A nice 2-way set should be more than sufficient.. If not, then maybe you can power the tweeters off the HU and the mids off the amplifier... But no 6x9 in the mix...

Right now i have 5 1/4s in the front doors and 6x9s in the rear, there kicker components. If i amped them, would it make a difference? Lol im starting to see im more then a rookie when it comes to this stuff.

Like stated... I'd say go with a good set and maybe forget the rears or use the HU to power the rears

[ricksi30 923]

Right now i have 5 1/4s in the front doors and 6x9s in the rear, there kicker components. If i amped them, would it make a difference? Lol im starting to see im more then a rookie when it comes to this stuff.

Yes amp your front speakers not your rear ones. If I were you I'd sell all of the kicker speakers and get a nice 6.5" component set.

[Pimp-Juice 3]

Thank you both for your help and advice!

[Mwjustic 0]

this thread has also helped me with my decision of upgrading my mids and highs. thank you for the advice to the op lol

[ricksi30 923]

this thread has also helped me with my decision of upgrading my mids and highs. thank you for the advice to the op lol

[Shogen 325]

Thank you both for your help and advice!

this thread has also helped me with my decision of upgrading my mids and highs. thank you for the advice to the op lol

Glad that Rick and I helped you guys out... And since you were so nice about it ... we will only charge you a flat rate fee of $250 .... We take cash only!!!