Okay so I'm not very good with this kind of stuff but I did some research and found some things I'm interested in. Tell me what you think before I buy them so I can choose the best setup for my money.


I'm debating on two different subs.

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2x Kenwood - 12" 4-Ohm Single-Voice-Coil Subwoofer KFC-W3011



Technical Specification

* Sensitivity: 90 dB
* RMS Power Range : 50-400 Watts
* Peak Power Handling: 1200 Watts
* Impedance: 4 Ohm
* Low Frequency response: 25 Hz
* High Frequency Response: 800 Hz
* Diameter: 12 Inch

Features

* Stainless steel-coated polypropylene cone
* High excursion rubber surround
* Super linear spider
* Double stacked magnet
* Long stroke design
* Sealed box volume: 1.25 cu. ft.
* Ported box volume: 1.5 cu. ft.
* Mounting depth: 6-11/16"

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The Kenwood - 12" 4-Ohm Single-Voice-Coil Subwoofer KFC-W3011's will cost $45 each.

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2x Kenwood - 12" 4-Ohm Single-Voice-Coil Subwoofer KFC-W3012



Kenwood's KFC Series high-performance subwoofers pound out big, full-bodied bass without sacrificing sound quality. Textured polypropylene cones offer extra rigidity for accurate bass output, while durable urethane foam surrounds facilitate long cone excursion for deeper low notes.
The KFC-W3012 12" subwoofer features a single 4-ohm voice coil, handling up to 400 watts RMS. Silver-plated push terminals provide clean contact points for your wiring. You can explore different mounting options with the reversible trim ring.



12" 4-ohm subwoofer
textured polypropylene cone with urethane foam surround
power range: 50-400 watts RMS
peak power handling: 1,200 watts
frequency response: 39-300 Hz
sensitivity: 86 dB
top-mount depth: 6-7/8"
sealed box volume: 0.75-1.75 cubic feet
ported box volume: 1.0-2.0 cubic feet

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The Kenwood - 12" 4-Ohm Single-Voice-Coil Subwoofer KFC-W3012's will cost $55 each.

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I'm having a hard time deciding which subs to get because I've been reading different reviews on them and I found a lot on the KFC-W3011's, mostly all positive. On the other hand the KFC-W3012's are the newer model(I'm guessing), and if I'm correct, newer models are generally upgrades. The downside is that I haven't seen many reviews on them; the few I have seen have been positive.

Which set of subwoofers should I get? Is there any other subs worth looking at?

Depending on which set of subs I get they will most likely be placed in this box.

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Metra S212SE Dual 12" Sealed Hatchback Enclosure Box with 3/4" MDF Construction



Subwoofer Size: 12"
Box Type: Sealed
Number of Subs/Speakers: 2
Box Style/Shape: Hatchback Style, Angled Back
Cutout Diameter or Length: 11-1/8"
Maximum Speaker Depth: 10-1/4"
Box Volume: 2.576 cubic feet
Height: 15-1/8"
Width: 33"
Depth: 9-3/4"
Second Depth: 14-1/2"
Wood Thickness: 3/4"
Number of Terminals: 2
Terminal Type: Spring clips
Box Exterior Color: Black
Box Finish: Carpet
Warranty: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy

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This box will cost $40.

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I also am thinking about upgrading my speakers as well.

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Kenwood Excelon KFC-X1300P



Technical Specification

* Top Mount Depth: 2-7/16 Inches
* Sensitivity: 91 dB
* RMS Power Range : 45 Watts
* Peak Power Handling: 180 Watts
* Impedance: 4 Ohm
* Frequency response: 40-30000 Hz
* Design: 2 Way
* Woofer Composition: Carbon-Glass Fiber Honeycomb
* Tweeter Composition: Ceramic
* Diameter: 5.25 Inch

Features

* High Performance Flush Mount Component Speaker Package
* 5-1/4" Woofer Carbon-PP Hybrid
* Cast Aluminum Basket
* 1" Soft Dome Tweeter
* Swivel Tweeter
* Zobel Network Circuit (woofer)
* Protection Circuit (tweeter)
* Passive Crossover
* -18dB/oct Crossover Network
* 3-Point Tweeter Attenuator
* Water Resistant Paper Midrange Material
* Cloth Surround Material
* Woofer Mounting Depth: 2-7/16"
* Priced per pair

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The Kenwood Excelon KFC-X1300P Component Speaker Package will cost $139. I plan on putting the speakers in the back (do they fit?) and the replace the front door handle tweeters with these ones. Is this a good idea? Will it work?

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I am having trouble choosing the front door speakers though. Here are my two choices.

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Kenwood Excelon KFC-X1710



Product Description
The KFCX1710 2-way co-axials are Kenwood's best. They use Carbon Hybrid Polypropylene cone that is rigid yet lightweight for tight bass response, butyl rubber surround for durability, the 1 Teflon soft dome tweeter for smooth highs and a cast aluminum basket. The Zobel crossover network incorporates a tweeter protection device and a 3-point Tweeter attenuation dial at 0 dB, -2 dB and -4 dB. The KFCX1710's are rated at 2 ohms, which means they are lower impedance [2-ohm vs. the standard 4-ohm] which maximizes your power output from a full range amplifier. The 2-ohm design gives you more headroom, more dynamics and yes, they will play louder. Kenwood strongly recommend you use these with an external amplifier, which will allow you to get the maximum performance from the KFCX1710's!
Technical Specification

* Top Mount Depth: 2-7/16 Inches
* Sensitivity: 92 dB
* RMS Power Range : 45 Watts
* Peak Power Handling: 220 Watts
* Impedance: 2 Ohm
* Frequency response: 35-25000 Hz
* Design: 2 Way
* Woofer Composition: Carbon-Glass Fiber Honeycomb
* Tweeter Composition: Ceramic
* Diameter: 6.5 Inch

Features

* Light Weight Carbon Polypropylene Hybrid Cone
* 2-Way 2-Speaker System
* Swivel, bridge-mounted 3/4 Tetlon soft-dome tweeter
* Aluminum die-cast basket
* 2 Ohm Drive
* Network Board on the Terminal
* Zobel crossover network
* Priced per pair

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The Kenwood Excelon KFC-X1710's will cost $107 for a pair.

Here is my other choice:

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Kenwood Excelon KFC-X1700



Technical Specification

* Sensitivity: 92 dB
* RMS Power Range : 45 Watts
* Peak Power Handling: 220 Watts
* Impedance: 4 Ohm
* Frequency response: 35-25000 Hz
* Design: 2 Way
* Woofer Composition: Carbon PP
* Tweeter Composition: Tetlon
* Diameter: 6.5 Inch

Features

* 6.5"/6.75" 2 Way Coaxial Speakers
* 6.75" Hybrid Carbon Poly Propylene Woofer Cone
* Oversized 6.5" Speaker Design
* Butyl Rubber Surrounds
* 19 mm Soft Dome Balanced Tweeter Driver
* Large OVersized Magnet Motor Structure
* High Strength Voice Coil
* Speaker Impedance Of 4 Ohms
* Approximate Mounting Depth Of 2.5"
* Mounting Hardware And Grills Included
* Priced per pair

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The Kenwood Kenwood Excelon KFC-X1700's will cost $116 for a pair.

This is basically the same dilemma I'm having with the subs. I'm guessing that the KFC-X1710's are the newer model of the KFC-X1700's, but which one actually performs better? If anybody knows please tell me!

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The confusing part of car audio to me is the amplifiers. I found this amplifier and I'm guessing it will work. Will it?

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Kenwood Excelon KAC-X1R Amplifier



Technical Specification

* RMS Power Range : 600-1200 Watts
* Number Of Channels: 1
* Maximum Power: 2400 Watts
* Built In Crossovers: Yes
* Channel Separation: Yes

Features

* Reference Series power amplifier with 2400W output
* Dual sigma drive
* RMS Power at 4 Ohm: 1 x 600 Watts
* RMS Power at 2 Ohm: 1 x 1200 Watts
* RMS Power at 1 Ohm: 1 x 1000 Watts
* Maximum Output Power: 2400 Watts
* Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 80dBA
* Low-Pass Filter: 40-200Hz (Variable), -24dB/oct
* Infrasonic Filter: 15Hz-60Hz (Variable), -24dB/oct
* Variable Band Reject Filter: 40Hz-200Hz, OFF/-6dB/-12dB
* Bass Boost Ready (Wired Remote): 40Hz-100Hz, 0dB�+18dB

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The Kenwood Excelon KAC-X1R Amplifier will cost $290.

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I'm also getting this as a little luxury item. I'm not sure if I should. If I have the setting set perfectly will I need this?

Here it is:

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Kenwood KCA-WR10



Apply the proper bass tones to your music with Kenwood's optional bass boost remote controller, designed exclusively for the KAC-X1R, KAC-X10D, and KAC-X20 Excelon amplifiers. You can dial in up to 18 dB of boost for a formidable kick, then adjust the center point of the boost between 40 and 200 Hz to find the sweet spot in your vehicle.
The wired remote includes a 19.5-foot plug-in cable. Dimensions: 2-3/4"W x 1-1/4"H x 2-1/16"D
Optional select bass boost wired remote controller compatible with the KAC-X1R, KAC-X10D, and the KAC-X20.
Cable length: 19.6 ft

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The Kenwood KCA-WR10 will cost $20.

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I'm guessing that I am totally off on the amp, and I'm also guessing that I'll need another one. If I'm right, tell me and lead me in the right direction. I'm hoping to keep it at the same price or lower since I'm already pushing my budget. Thanks!

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This system will be connected to this:

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Kenwood DNX5120 - In-Dash Satellite Radio/Apple® iPod®-Ready/CD/DVD Player/GPS Receiver



Product Description
The DNX5120 is a full-featured Entertainment and Navigation system with USB Direct Control for iPods or other portable music devices. With built-in Garmin navigation technology, the DNX5120 has maps of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and includes over 6 million Points of Interest. This all-in-one unit also features a 6.1" LCD touchscreen with a user-programmable start-up, variable-color illumination of the front panel controls, and two RCA 2V Preouts for system expansion.
Technical Specification

* WMA Playback: Yes
* Satellite Radio Ready: Yes
* RMS Power Output: 4x22 Watts
* Subwoofer Preamp Outputs: Yes
* MP3 playback: Yes
* Maximum Power: 4x50 Watts
* HD Radio: Yes
* DIN: 2
* Changer Control: Yes
* CD Text: Yes
* Aux input: Yes
* Built-in EQ: Yes
* CD-R/CD-RW Compatible: Yes
* Remote Control: Optional
* Detachable Face: No

Features

* LCD monitor 6.1" Touch Screen in-dash unit integrated
* 16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio
* 3 bands Equalizer
* Satellite Radio, HD Radio, and Bluetooth Ready
* USB Direct Control for controlling iPod audio and video programs
* Front panel Audio/Video input
* Three 2V RCA Preouts (F/R/Sub) for system expansion
* User-programmable start-up screen
* XM Traffic/Weather ready for live traffic and weather data
* Dual Zone Audio Control
* Built-in Garmin Navigation Board with U.S., PR, Alaska and Hawaii
* Advanced GUI with Variable Illumination and Customizable Start-up
* USB Direct Control
* Fastest Access to iPod Audio/Video with High-Speed iPod Control
* Front Aux Input
* Dimensions (WxDxH): 7.2 in x 6.2 in x 4.4 in

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In total it will all cost roughly $767.11.

In this total I included the following:

• 2x Kenwood - 12" 4-Ohm Single-Voice-Coil Subwoofer KFC-W3012
• Metra S212SE Dual 12" Sealed Hatchback Enclosure Box with 3/4" MDF Construction
• Kenwood Excelon KFC-X1300P (5.25" speaker pair + 1" tweeter pair)
• Kenwood Excelon KFC-X1710 (6.5" speaker pair)
• Kenwood Excelon KAC-X1R Amplifier
• Kenwood KCA-WR10 (bass tuner)

Also, I'm not too sure if the right wires for full installation come with everything I ordered and I guess I'll figure that out when they come unless you guys know. I am ordering the box from http://www.sonicelectronix.com/ and the rest of it from http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/.

I listen to a lot of bass-heavy rap/hip-hop music, but I also am picky when it comes to sound quality. I hope this setup will work for me. I'm planning on keeping it all Kenwood as well, but am willing to change manufacturers if there's something better.

I'll probably install it myself with some friends who know what their doing.

What do you think?

I'll post pictures after installation too if you guys want to see the outcome.