What is stereo stable?

What is a good stereo system to use for a golf cart?

• I need some help with a stereo system for my golf cart. My plan is to have a nice stereo with a sub and also a drop-down dvd. Components I have right now are some Pioneer 6.5's (225 max) and 6x9's (330 max) new, just been sitting around, and a Delphi 10" dvd player. The dvd has preamp outs so I figure I'll need an amp to raise that signal. What I want to do is build a sub box but I'm not sure what size I should run for the sub (8", 10", 12"). I'm assuming the same (2, 3, 4 channel??) amp can power the sub, dvd player and possibly the stereo (do I need it for the stereo or will the stereo's own amp be enuff). Also I have heard about capacitors and crossovers in the system, is this something I need? All this is to be done on a tight budget ($400 for amp, sub and wiring) and install done by myself. Installed enuff car stereos when I was younger (we didn't have all these amps and subs back then) and have enuff knowledge of cars and 12v systems not to pay for the labor. The fab up off a sub box should be easy enuff as carpentry is a past time. The biggest thing I need is what system will marry up together and sound good, look good, and perform well. The advice will be greatly appreciated.

• Answer:

  Hopefully you have room under the seats. I did a system in a Rhyno 4x4 utility vehicle. I used the compartment for the woofer box and amp storage. I sealed it all in w/ fiber glass. Look for a 5 ch. amp. Other wise you will most likely need 2 amps. 5 channel amps are kinda large in size, but do every thing you'll need. Also, one 12" woofer is plenty. The hardest thing for me to do. Was keeping all the plastic panels from rattling. (weather stripping ) did the fix.