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as right now polk's 6.5 and db drive in lowers . I can swap speaker out out if need be later on.
I'm just not sure on amp wiring that is needed
What ohms are the Polks?
 
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What ohms are the Polks?
4 I believe
 
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4 I believe
I believe....instead of knowing exactly could result in a fried amp. Kinda need to know exactly.
 
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I believe....instead of knowing exactly could result in a fried amp. Kinda need to know exactly.
there 4 ohm .
 
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there 4 ohm .
Wire the fairing in parallel on channel 1 and the lowers in parallel on channel 2. Each speaker will get approximately 87.5 watts each. You will have to set gains and HPF frequencies for the Polks as they are they weakest speakers. The problem you will face with this is the fact that it won't be loud enough at highway speeds and you'll be pushing max volume trying to hear them. Not a good situation for your amp. But that's the only option you have unless you add or change amps.
 
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Wire the fairing in parallel on channel 1 and the lowers in parallel on channel 2. Each speaker will get approximately 87.5 watts each. You will have to set gains and HPF frequencies for the Polks as they are they weakest speakers. The problem you will face with this is the fact that it won't be loud enough at highway speeds and you'll be pushing max volume trying to hear them. Not a good situation for your amp. But that's the only option you have unless you add or change amps.
thanx . I'm not set on that amp yet I think I was not clear about the wiring bit as to what I actually need as for parts to hook up the amplifier to the factory radio harness. I have a guy I know that wants me to get rf tm400x4 he works at a stereo place .I just thought the stinger would work for what I wanted
 
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That amp won't do any better than the Stinger.
You need 6' of hot and ground in 8 gauge, in-line fuse holder and a 40 amp fuse. 2 PAC-SNI 35 Line out Convertors, 2 rca cables, and speaker wire.
 
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That amp won't do any better than the Stinger.
You need 6' of hot and ground in 8 gauge, in-line fuse holder and a 40 amp fuse. 2 PAC-SNI 35 Line out Convertors, 2 rca cables, and speaker wire.
thanx I thought I might of needed something to connect to harness other than line converter.
is there a amp better than the stinger around same cost that you would recommend?
 
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thanx I thought I might of needed something to connect to harness other than line converter.
is there a amp better than the stinger around same cost that you would recommend?
What speakers will be going in the lids?
 
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What speakers will be going in the lids?
not sure yet I haven't built up the courage yet to hack them up to get 6x9s in there and have not really looked at 6x9s yet not sure as what's good or not.
 
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