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YamilR · 09-16-2006, 08:24 PM

I bought my Yaris without radio because I wanted to do my 1st. radio install. I bought the JVC KD-HDR1 head unit and Polks db650 all around. Now I want a set of Polk db1000 tweeters to mount them on the door, so my question is, Do I need to intall an AMP to power this equipment? or the power from the head unit's enough? I've been scoping the Kickers ZX400.1 and the ZX300.1, or even a ZX750.1 Amps. Also I will be adding a 10" sub over time, Do I need a separate Amp for that? Let me know your thoughts

johnnyfive · 09-16-2006, 10:56 PM

many options you can do, you "can" power the speakers from the headunit, but will sound remakably better from an amp, and the sub should be on a amp, you can get a second amp, or just go with a 5 channel amp (subs,front,front,rear,rear) or there are some 6 channel amps you can bridge 2 channels together to make it a sub channel, or you can get a 4 channel amp, and run the fronts and rears off of 2 of the channels(loosing fade) and then run subs from the other channels.

or you can run a 4 channel, and then just get a second amp for your sub, all depends on budget, space available for install, and just what you prefer :)

Wayside · 09-16-2006, 11:02 PM

YamilR, you're all over the place.

The db650's have 3/4" dome tweeters built in so no need for the db1000's.
If you wanted to mount the tweeters on the door perhaps a set of components would have been a more suitable solution?

The KD-HDR1 has a RMS power output of 20 watts per channel and the db650's have a recommended power range of 6-60 watts RMS so they should sound pretty good running off the deck.

As for the sub, you will need a separate amp for that for sure.

Bones · 09-17-2006, 12:32 AM

Maybe this will help, for people that are new to upgrading their stereo. Number one would be the minimum (if I were to change my stereo). From there, would be the progression I would take. Number five beimg the best setup.

Of coarse there are many variable and variation. I tried to make it as basic as possible.
Hope this helps and good luck

1)
Radio: After market radio with built in power
Front Speaker: Coaxial (two way)
Rear Speaker: Coaxial (two way
Amplifier: None
Subwoofer: None

2)
Radio: After market radio with 2 pre-outs (front & rear)
Front Speaker: Coaxial (two way)
Rear Speaker: Coaxial (two way)
Amplifier: 4 Channel
Subwoofer: None

3)
Radio: After market radio with 3 pre-outs (front, rear, & sub)
Front Speaker: Coaxial (two way)
Rear Speaker: Coaxial (two way)
Amplifier: 5 Channel
Subwoofer: Yes

4)
Radio: After market radio with 3 pre-outs (front, rear, & sub)
Front Speaker: Coaxial (two way)
Rear Speaker: Coaxial (two way)
Amplifier: 4Chanel (front & rear) & 2channel or mono (sub)
Subwoofer: Yes

5)
Radio: After market radio with 3 pre-outs (front, rear, & sub)
Front Speaker: Separates
Rear Speaker: Separates
Amplifier: 4Chanel (front & rear) & 2channel or mono (sub)
Subwoofer: Yes

Violin · 09-17-2006, 09:42 PM

I'm have that same unit with my MB Quart RCE-216's and 213's (components). It sounds pretty good and I can live with it but I'll probably add a four channel amp at some point because I do get some clipping above 40 (out of 50 on the volume scale) and I would sometimes like to go louder.

09-16-2006, 08:24 PM	#1
YamilR View User's Garage Drives: Absolutely Red Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 570	Sound System I bought my Yaris without radio because I wanted to do my 1st. radio install. I bought the JVC KD-HDR1 head unit and Polks db650 all around. Now I want a set of Polk db1000 tweeters to mount them on the door, so my question is, Do I need to intall an AMP to power this equipment? or the power from the head unit's enough? I've been scoping the Kickers ZX400.1 and the ZX300.1, or even a ZX750.1 Amps. Also I will be adding a 10" sub over time, Do I need a separate Amp for that? Let me know your thoughts Last edited by YamilR; 09-16-2006 at 08:56 PM.

09-17-2006, 12:32 AM	#4
Bones Drives: 07 Yaris S Type Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 42	Maybe this will help, for people that are new to upgrading their stereo. Number one would be the minimum (if I were to change my stereo). From there, would be the progression I would take. Number five beimg the best setup. Of coarse there are many variable and variation. I tried to make it as basic as possible. Hope this helps and good luck 1) Radio: After market radio with built in power Front Speaker: Coaxial (two way) Rear Speaker: Coaxial (two way Amplifier: None Subwoofer: None 2) Radio: After market radio with 2 pre-outs (front & rear) Front Speaker: Coaxial (two way) Rear Speaker: Coaxial (two way) Amplifier: 4 Channel Subwoofer: None 3) Radio: After market radio with 3 pre-outs (front, rear, & sub) Front Speaker: Coaxial (two way) Rear Speaker: Coaxial (two way) Amplifier: 5 Channel Subwoofer: Yes 4) Radio: After market radio with 3 pre-outs (front, rear, & sub) Front Speaker: Coaxial (two way) Rear Speaker: Coaxial (two way) Amplifier: 4Chanel (front & rear) & 2channel or mono (sub) Subwoofer: Yes 5) Radio: After market radio with 3 pre-outs (front, rear, & sub) Front Speaker: Separates Rear Speaker: Separates Amplifier: 4Chanel (front & rear) & 2channel or mono (sub) Subwoofer: Yes Last edited by Bones; 09-17-2006 at 10:59 AM.

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09-16-2006, 10:56 PM	#2
johnnyfive Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 582	many options you can do, you "can" power the speakers from the headunit, but will sound remakably better from an amp, and the sub should be on a amp, you can get a second amp, or just go with a 5 channel amp (subs,front,front,rear,rear) or there are some 6 channel amps you can bridge 2 channels together to make it a sub channel, or you can get a 4 channel amp, and run the fronts and rears off of 2 of the channels(loosing fade) and then run subs from the other channels. or you can run a 4 channel, and then just get a second amp for your sub, all depends on budget, space available for install, and just what you prefer :)

09-16-2006, 11:02 PM	#3
Wayside Drives: 07 yaris 5spd sdn Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: new york Posts: 68	YamilR, you're all over the place. The db650's have 3/4" dome tweeters built in so no need for the db1000's. If you wanted to mount the tweeters on the door perhaps a set of components would have been a more suitable solution? The KD-HDR1 has a RMS power output of 20 watts per channel and the db650's have a recommended power range of 6-60 watts RMS so they should sound pretty good running off the deck. As for the sub, you will need a separate amp for that for sure.

09-17-2006, 09:42 PM	#5
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	I'm have that same unit with my MB Quart RCE-216's and 213's (components). It sounds pretty good and I can live with it but I'll probably add a four channel amp at some point because I do get some clipping above 40 (out of 50 on the volume scale) and I would sometimes like to go louder.