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Originally Posted by Chilicat
Does anyone have some good websites to learn how to wire car audio stuff? I'd like to possibly do some upgrades on my RF system but I'm not sure how to go about it. How do I wire up multiple amps, seperate signals (cross overs yeah, but how do I wire 'em), and is our faux-RF amp a.k.a. clarion useful or would it have to go?
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First of all, I would like to respond to the initial post by saying that your choice for speaker locations is fine, however a high end subwoofer manufacturer known as JL Audio produces a line of subwoofer boxes for all sorts of applications. The boxes are called "stealth boxes" and for a somewhat hefty fee, these boxes are manufactured to fit in areas inside vehicles that you would never imagine that a sub would fit. That are usually totally hidden from view (hence the word "stealth") and although the box shapes are strange to match contours in the vehicle, they sound great!! I don't know if they have one for the Titan or not but if they don't, then just keep checking back. They will and you won't be dissappointed. They're web site address is "www.jlaudio.com".
As for your questions, the fact is that there is truly not point in adding any aftermarket componentry to your ailing RF head unit. Let me just say, have you ever seen a set of 22' Foose spinner wheels on an "84 buick with a vinyl top that is half ripped off. The point is, your foundation for building the system must first be worthy. The RF is not, and I say this because I own one as well. In my opinion, if you are intested in building a system, but budget is a factor, I would build in this order
1) Head Unit: you have to start with an intelligent and worthy brain
2) Single Channel amplifier and subwoofer: Give your sub a dedicated amp so that the sub can consume the power without sharing with any other speakers.
3) New Speakers: I would recommend to pairs of speaker "separates" for the front and rear doors. Separates simply means that the speaker has a dedicated midrange speaker and a dedicated tweeter that can be mounted independently (in this case the factory locations).
4) Speaker Separates amp: This amp should probably be around 40 watts to 50 watts RMS (continuous power) x 4 channels. This allows for you to still enjoy balance and fader controls. In my opinion, you should just lose the center speaker unless you intend to do some sort of theater surround stuff. If not don't worry about it.
Now, all of the components that you purchase come with installation instructions that are actually pretty user friendly. They talk all about how to wire up multiple amps, speakers, etc. These days, you don't need external crossovers. Any good amp will have them already built in. I don't know of an internet site, but I know that there are plenty of books at a book store. Hope this helps...I'm winded.