I want to ask you want you think of the system that I want to put together. Tell me if you like it, do you think that I'll like it. will my car handels it, any thing you can think of. I know everyone is going to try and push there brand buy I'm not really looking for that.

In the front doors, back hatch, and on the dash I want to put Infinity Kappa 3 ways or 2 ways. Tell me what I should put.
Infinity info
For my subs I want to put 2 Audiobahn AW1006T.
Audiobahn info
For the door speakers an Audiobahn A6004T 75Wx4 amp
Door amp info
For the subs an Audiobahn A1300HCT 1200x1 amp
Sub amp info
And as a head unit a Kenwood KVT-715DVD
Kenwood info
Let me know what you think. I haven't decided if I want to build a box or buy one yet but I want to do like on pimp my ride and have the floating amps. Another thing is I want to be able to take everything out of the back with ease in case I go on a road trip or something where I'm going to need the space.

 

infinity components would be better than a 2-way/3-way system, and i would steer away from audiobahn stuff. Much better out there for the price.

 

So what do you suggest? I had 3 kicker comp vr10 in my protege5 with a 120 watt amp on each but I'm looking for a little more.
Also, what's the difference between a component speaker and a regular 2-way/3-way?

 

for component speakers I'd look into using cdt audio

 

Which ones would you recomend, and what about the amps and subs?

 

What about MA Audio? My cousin had two 12 in his truck and you could hear them from a mile away.

 

Going to have to ask the almighty question.....
What do you want?
SQ or SPL?
Are you willing to invest in a nice set of component speakers?
Or do you want to focus on bulr your vision bass?
What is your budget?
I used to be into Audiobahn stuff but along with RF I just haven't been impress with their stuff since I was like 15 or so...haha
I can give you my suggestions but it really all depends on how much you are willing to spend. I research mostly the high end stuff.

 

I really don't no much about stereo equipment so I don't know what SQ and SPL means. I want something that sounds great with a lot of bass. What's the difference between regular speakers and component speakers. As far as a budget, I really don't have one but if I can stay under 2 g's not counting the head unit, I'll be happy. In my other cars, I just kind of threw something together in a hurry and price was an option. In this one, I want to take my time and do it right. Even if it takes me 3 years to get everything, I don't care.

 

I really don't no much about stereo equipment so I don't know what SQ and SPL means. I want something that sounds great with a lot of bass. What's the difference between regular speakers and component speakers. As far as a budget, I really don't have one but if I can stay under 2 g's not counting the head unit, I'll be happy. In my other cars, I just kind of threw something together in a hurry and price was an option. In this one, I want to take my time and do it right. Even if it takes me 3 years to get everything, I don't care.[/quote]

SQ= Sound Quality
SPL = Sound Pressure level?
Components = Components consist of seperate components making a component set.
Example: 2way Component Set - Tweeter Midrange/or Midbass and Crossover.
3way Component Set - Tweeter Midrange Midbass and Crossover.

Components are going to run you more than regular speakers because in a way you are getting more ( I guess that is my opinion).

I have heard some people say that regular 2way speaker will sound as goo but I disagree. Of course it all depends on your set up and quality of install.

If I were you I would not focus on the speakers themselves. The most important aspect of car audio is installation.

But if you want the best here are my reccomendations:
Components/
Focal Utopia (Bring tears to your eyes Quality)
Dynaudio (All around nice)
MB Quart Q Series (Loud and Bright)
Phoenix Elite (Havent heard in person but word is these are for getting hurt you loud can hold up to 300watts each)
CDT (Yet to experience)

Subs/
JL Audio (All of their Subs are geared toward SQ. They all are really smooth especially in a sealed enclosure)
Resonant Engineering XXX (I hear nothing but good things about this sub one of the best on the market extremely loud SPL!!)
blah blah blah

Amps/ Man where to begin.....
Eclipse
Zapco
JL Audio
Mcintosh


I'm sick of writing
Those are just a few. Like I said the possibilities are endless when it comes to "your set up"....
The most important thing is quality of install.
O yeah and like double layer your vehicle with Daynmat or some other form of sound dampening material.....it will make everything sound sooooo much better.

 

O.....
I like the Infiniti Perfect Components and Subs as well.
They sound really nice and are something to lookinto if you don't want to spend $800 on a set of components and $500 on a sub.....
Just thought I would throw that in there....

 

Thanks popalock85 for your info. I will look into everything you've told me. A couple of other people has also told me about the CDT component speakers, so I might look into those. I don't know if I want to go with component speakers or just regular 2-way/3-way yet.
One more thing about the subs, single voice coil or dual voice coils? Which is better? Also, should I get 2 10's or 2 12's?

 

What price range are you looking? The sound quality of Crossfire's "X" Series components are very comparable to higher priced components.

 

 

Do you want bragging rights? Get the Focal Components. Even their lower models are good.

As for the subs it all depends on the amp that you buy and the Impadence of the Subwoofer (2ohm or 4ohm)

I could write a book on different ways to wire them and different options but what I suggest you do is research it and get a feel for the jist of things.

Dual Voice Coils are mainly there for flexibility. You have more than one option. You follow?

I've heard good things about MA audio. But I'm not all to particular to them myself.

 

well for starters (I'll probally get flamed for this but) don't use audiobahn most there equipment is crap but thats imho

well there is tons of amps on the market and tons of speakers/subs?

the best question is how much space do you want to lose to your system?
how many amps are you wanting to run?
the interior speakers id use cdt 3 way comps for the front and cdt 6" in the rears
as for the sub thats anothert ball of wax there:
do you want to go ported or sealed?
sq or spl?
how many subs do you want to run?
can you fiberglass?

basically this is the best advice anyone will ever give you:

take your music you listen to daily go to a few audio shops from around your area and listen to the demo speakers with everything at zero out on the headunit until you find a pair of speakers that works with your ears

 

I don't care if the whole back is done. I'm going to hook it up so that I can take it out if I need to.
2 amps 4channel on the mids and highs and mono amp on the subs
I want a sealed box
2 subs either 10's or 12's
I can do a little bit but I'm not awsome at it. I will probably get someone to do it for me.

 

anybody have any experience with fusion?

 

A few suggestions::

Componants---Boston Pro's, MbQuart, Diamond Audio, or JL Audio...
Subs--- 2 JL Audio 10W7's... (These are what I have in my Lava)
Sub Amps--- 2 JL Audio 500/1's or 1 JL Audio 1000/1 (I have the 2 500/1's)
Componant Amp--- JL Audio 300/2 or 300/4 (Depending on how many mids and highs your gonna put in)
*I've also heard that MA Audio has some new subs that sound good as well...*
Just giving some input that may help.... Thanx... L8R...

 

I am having trouble deciding which route to take. I want to get a set of coxials and components for the front area. Do you think it would be better to use the 4" or 6.5" as the component set. I am leaning towards the 4" speaker because they would be closer together and the crossover wiring would be more condensed. I am also thinking it would be more cost effective with that setup. I am pretty new to car audio so I may be overlooking something and if so please let me know. Thankx

 

Hey Phish, it depends on where you would have your crossovers located.. If they are placed behind the door panels out of sight then your wiring bieng condensed shouldn't matter because you won't see it.. On the other hand if your doing a custom install and want to show off your crossovers and wiring (like behind plexi or molded in fiberglass) then definitely go with the smaller ones.. But from my experience the 6.5's will sound cleaner, clearer, and perform better.. Your choice though... Just a little insight for ya.... L8R...