Phoenix Gold Phorum

I have most of my new equipment already here and the ordered stuff is on the way...

Here is the setup....(I'm not spending any more money on the system (yet) so please don't tell me I need to buy this or sell that. I'm using what I have.)

HU:Sony CDX-MP80
Front: PG 6.5 RSD Comps
Rear: Factory Comps
Sub: Memphis Studio 12" in a sealed 1.25 box. Dual VC = 2 ohm

Amps:
Front and Rear: PG RSD 500.4
Sub: PG RSD 600.1

Wiring:
KnuConceptz 0 Guage Dual Wiring Amp Kit.
Speaker wire. 12 gauge for subs 14 gaurge for comps


My main questions are:

1. Should I bridge the 500.4 to the fronts and leave the rear comps to the Head Unit (23 wrms)?

2. Can I mount the front stage crossovers in the trunk? It would be a lot easier than mounting them in the doors. Does it make that much of a difference (sound quality and sound output) where I mount the crossovers?

3. How do you think the amps should be set?

1) Yes! I generally recommend turning rear fill off for the most part. If you have passengers, you can fade it to the rear easily. Since your ears will be mostly hearing the front stage, I suggest putting all your amp power there. Others may disagree, that's ok

2) Longer cables means more chance of inducing noise. I would suggest keeping the crossovers as close to the drivers as possible, but there's always a reasonable compromise. Mine are under the seats, for instance.

3) Not sure what you mean exactly? You could use the DMM gain setting guide here to tune gains.

I guess I will just have to play with the amp settings to get what sounds best. (or actually comprehend that whole DMM link)