I have a 2005 Moomba Möbius LSV. My son just got a summer internship working for Harman just in time to qualify for their bi-annual sale at some ridiculous prices. Harman has access to quite a few companies that sell sound hardware. One of which is JBL. So, I decided to purchase a pair of tower speakers and an amp for my Moomba. Let me say that I have very little stereo knowledge and now feel that I might have bit off more than I can chew.

They’re all by JBL products as follows:

Speakers - 8” 150Wrms, 450W peak, 4 ohms
Amp - 5 channel, 1800W peak

I’m hoping it’s enough for a decent system.


Now the problem. I didn’t realize what I was getting myself into. LOL. After receiving the goods I started looking into how to install them and came up with a bunch of questions. Some of which are:
1) Can I connect this amp to my existing speakers and my new tower speakers? If not, how would the sound be if I only used the tower speakers? Or do I need a 2nd amp for my existing speakers?
2) I need to purchase a new stereo unit that has blue tooth capability...and recommendations? I have a lot of CD’s also and wouldn’t mind being able to play them also. (I know, I know...old school here. LOL.)
3) Can I do all this on one battery, or should I really have two? And it so, this will create a whole new list of questions like how to wire, switch/link, location, etc.
4) What wire gauge for the speakers? I bought some 16 gauge, but after multiple searches it looks like I might need something heavier like 12 gauge?
5) How and wear to mount the amp(s)?

Anything you all can do to help guide me to completion will be greatly appreciated. And warm weather is due here in Michigan soon!

Thanx!