Car: 02 mazda protege

cabin speakers: pair of hertz mlk 165 comps

cabin amp: ???

trunk bat: stinger spv70

sub: 12'' dc lvl 4

sub amp: sundown sae1200d

headunit: alpine 9887

source: ipod

Processors: audio control epicenter

Interests: listening to loud music while driving, mostly rock / alternative / indie / punk music.

my sub is in a 2 cu ft slot ported box tuned to 30 hz.

what amp would you suggest for my cabin comps? I'm looking for a 2 channel that I can run with the passive crossovers.

I'd prefer something thats pretty efficient, don't need any crossovers or anything like that on it, because I'm just using the passive crossovers. And if I ever decide to go active, I can just use the 9887's crossovers and get another 2 channel for the tweets.

I don't really know what the difference is between a $600 150x2 zapco amp and a $200 sundown sax.4 bridged for 170x2. Not to say that I wouldn't notice a difference, but I've never heard either of them so..... I'm asking you guys. What do you suggest I get?

budget is about $<400. No problem with buying used, so long as its in good condition.

Someone is selling a Image Dynamics 700.2 BNIB for $400, good deal?

Also, on a side note, what kind of enclosure would you guys suggest for my comps? someone told me IB would be the best bet for both the tweets and mids. I plan on fiberglassing some kickpods so I could just vent the mids into the door shell.

I know this is a very opinionated question, but can you tell me what YOU think the best place to mount my tweets would be? A pillar facing the other tweeter? A pillar facing the opposite side's person? dash facing the window? in the kick pod? just tell me what you think is the best and i'll test that out first.

anyone?

I would go with the sundown for the amp. Cheap and very reliable.

For the tweets, I would try a position that would allow you to keep it as close to the other speakers as possible.

I would go with the sundown for the amp. Cheap and very reliable.

For the tweets, I would try a position that would allow you to keep it as close to the other speakers as possible.

I would if sundown offered something that put out at least 150w+ in 2 channels.

What are the pros and cons of bridging a 4 channel amp? I've heard it results in more noise and less efficiency?

I would always recommend a 4chn.

More future proof, easier to sell, more power (typically) = more headroom, capability of running active if you change your mind and so on.

The more noise comment is not accurate, at least nothing that you will hear and the efficiency problem isn't really applicable unless you compare it to an amp of the same size and topology and then the difference isn't really significant.

I would go with the sundown for the amp. Cheap and very reliable.

For the tweets, I would try a position that would allow you to keep it as close to the other speakers as possible.

I would if sundown offered something that put out at least 150w+ in 2 channels.

What are the pros and cons of bridging a 4 channel amp? I've heard it results in more noise and less efficiency?

It does. The 50.4 bridged puts out 160rms x 2 channels at a 4 ohm load. Ive never heard of that when bridging an amplifier.

I would go with the sundown for the amp. Cheap and very reliable.

For the tweets, I would try a position that would allow you to keep it as close to the other speakers as possible.

I would if sundown offered something that put out at least 150w+ in 2 channels.

What are the pros and cons of bridging a 4 channel amp? I've heard it results in more noise and less efficiency?

It does. The 50.4 bridged puts out 160rms x 2 channels at a 4 ohm load. Ive never heard of that when bridging an amplifier.

so theres absolutely no reason NOT to buy a 4 channel?

It seems fishy to me :\

Buy what you need, if you need only a two channel amp then get it; if you need a 4 channel amp then buy it. What are you trying to decide upon? Just make sure it fits your budget, crossover needs and power needs at the ohm load you need for your install then call it a day.