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[Richie83]

I am getting my mini back this weekend and want to set out the wiring and whatnot before laying down some fresh carpet. I am after a good punchy sound, clean but not nessesarily defending. I already have:

- http://www.caraudiod...rformance-ps130 to go up front. Tweeters mounted far left and right on the top dash rail (photo to follow)
- silent coat
- closed cell foam

I would like recommendations on:
- an amp to run two 6 or 8 inch subs under the rear bench.
- wiring for the above
- subs
- head unit
I have been looking for a Genesis Profile 4, but no idea of a good price to pay or if it's man enough for what I need. Advice welcome.

[Ruckus]

I would suggest that you go for 6.5" drivers up front.

 

5" just don't go low enough for good clear sound up front.

 

Genesis Profile 4 don't pay over £100 in fact less really.

 

I would look at the  Genesis Profile 4 Ultra to be honest, these go for between £100 and £200. They are a special amp as Gordon Taylor (the brains behind Genesis) actually used this model as a test bed for the never released Series 4 amp. So even when bought new they were crazy good value.

 

A 4 Ultra should be able to power the whole system for you.

 

 

[Richie83]

I would suggest that you go for 6.5" drivers up front.
 
5" just don't go low enough for good clear sound up front.
 
Genesis Profile 4 don't pay over £100 in fact less really.
 
I would look at the  Genesis Profile 4 Ultra to be honest, these go for between £100 and £200. They are a special amp as Gordon Taylor (the brains behind Genesis) actually used this model as a test bed for the never released Series 4 amp. So even when bought new they were crazy good value.
 
A 4 Ultra should be able to power the whole system for you.
 
 

Thanks Ruckus, great advice. Where would one find such an amp, they seem rare. All I can find on eBay is: http://pages.ebay.co...id=121541532201

[Ruckus]

That amp is over priced IMO.

 

I'll keep my eye out for you for a Ultra or another amp that would work.

[Richie83]

Any other opinions? Welcome all. 

[Turbo Nick]

You could just run a profile 2 and a profile sub if you're struggling to find a 4 ultra. That's what I have powering a pair of 6.5" comps and a JL 8w7 in my camper and I can't fault them.

[Richie83]

You could just run a profile 2 and a profile sub if you're struggling to find a 4 ultra. That's what I have powering a pair of 6.5" comps and a JL 8w7 in my camper and I can't fault them.

Not a bad idea. Even these seem rare though, or very pricey.

[Richie83]

Re. The wiring for amp, is there a particular kit I should buy? I want to run this before putting the carpet down.

[Ruckus]

http://www.ebay.co.u...sd=121541532201

 

GO GO make him an offer though.

[Richie83]

http://www.ebay.co.u...sd=121541532201
 
GO GO make him an offer though.

Thanks for looking mate, appreciate it. It's a single channel amp though.

[Ruckus]

Yes my bad sorry.

 

Too keen for my own good...

[Richie83]

Yes my bad sorry.
 
Too keen for my own good...

Not at all. Thanks for looking out for one.

[Richie83]

So I have got some 16 gauge speaker cable, amp wiring but am still on the hunt for a Genesis amp. Anyone have any tips (eBay has been my main hunting ground up until now). 

[Turbo Nick]

I would have said talk audio but last time I went on there the for sale forum had gone in favour of a horrible classified section that seemed dead.

[Ruckus]

It's been like that for years now.

Still the best place to get kit in the UK, but the amount of stuff put up is low.