what kind of stereo would you rcomend for a convertible vw rabbitt?

Answer 1

Your system won't mean squat without a well designed box to put your subs in. Some manufacturers have recommendations as to dimensions of various types of boxes. It is best to find someone who builds boxes if you go with something other than a sealed box.

You should always match up RMS (Root Mean Square) watts of Subs and amp per channel as well as impedance's(resistances).

If your amp is rated at 4Ω don't subject it to 2Ω, it will fry.

Here is the formula for subs in parallel:

Z = 1 / (1/sub1 + 1/sub2 + 1/sub3 + ....)

For series, just add them up (sub1 + sub2 + ...).

You can mix and match these equations to get the right impedance required by your amp.

Example: 4 subs @ 4Ω each. If I connect two in parallel and the other two in parallel and tie the two pairs in series, I would have a total impedance(resistance) of 4Ω. So to the amp, it's just one sub.

You should use a capacitor as well.

Recommend for every 500 watts MAX you use a .5 Farad cap
Example: 1000 watts MAX - 1 Farad cap

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You will also need what's called a "line level converter" if your stock head unit doesn't have RCA outputs or your amp doesn't have high-level inputs.

If you like I can send you some plans for reference. My plans are for a 4-th order band pass bass box that holds two 12's. Also included are java calculators you can use to figure parallel and series values given Ω values.
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I chose Blaupunkt TSw1200 subs with a Sony Xplōd XM2200GTX and it moves my coffee table around when I'm in the driveway.

My amp is 1200 watts, subs are 600 watts

Answer 2

I don't know much about the VW Rabbitt, but I am personally in love with Alpine audio equipment. I have a 99 Mitsubishi Eclipse with an Alpine deck, Type R 6.5" door speakers, Type R 6x9's in back, a 500W amp, and a Type R 12" Sub. This whole system cost me about $1600 from various retailers, Best Buy is where I got the door and rear speakers.

But really when it comes to a radio, any will work. Cruise your local audio shops (AVOID CIRCUIT CITY unless you plan on installing yourself) Best Buy recomended, but I would rather you went to a store that dealt soley with car audio and acccories.

Answer 3

If you are looking just for a radio, I would recommend anything by either Alpine, Pioneer, or Eclipse.

If you are going to install an entire audio system, there are so many options, it's purely opinion on which one is / sounds best.

Visit as many car audio stores as you can and give a listen to as many products as you can. Let your own ears tell you which would sound the best in your vehicle. If you are going to have the store install your equipment, I highly recommend staying away from Best Buy, Circuit City, and other major retailers.

Stick with a car audio specialty shop - I have fixed and re-installed more audio systems done at major retailers than I care to count. Course, it does help keep me in business, so feel free to spend the money twice on the install.

Answer 4

just dont have a stereo worth more than that car. arent rabbits like 20 years old now? Just get a simple cd/mp3 player head unit. pretty cheap these days.

Answer 5

I have 4 terrific JBL 6-1/2" speakers, like new, for sale, if that's the size you need.