Just a update on my in car pc project, Iv set up the pc in my house with my alpine 4 channel amp to two sets of 16.5cm speakers:
Im planning to run it in the house for a few weeks before installing it in the car. So far no problems and it works GREAT, the sound is unbelievable. The setup includes:
LinITX 8" touchscreen lcd
VIA EPIA M10000 Nehemiah Mainboard
1GB Ram
60GB hard disk
leadtek gps receiver
dvd slot loader
M2-ATX power supply
Creative Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS
As for the audio itself I got the following:
Apline 4 Channel Amp MRV-F540
JL Audio VR650-CSI Front Components
Kicker R6C Mid Range Rear Speakers
Rockford Fosgate FNX2401X Rear Tweeters
For bass I also have the following (which I made a box for last weekend):
2 x Pioneer 12" Sub TS-W3004SPL Max 3.000w, Nominal 1.000 Watt 4ohm.
2 x Directed Mono Amplifier D2400 running at 2 ohm 800W RMS each.
To power all this I got two yellow top batteries, one in the front and one in the rear, all connected using a spilt charge kit so the alternator only charges one battery at any time.
Iv also taken the inside of the roof off in order to mount my flip down screen, im planning to cut the shape of the screen out of the roof card in order to have the screen flush when closed. Iv got pvc leather look material in black to cover the roof card with so that it will match my black leather seats, sumthing iv havent seen done yet and think will look good!