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Might be old news but looks like Don rebuilt his site. Tons of info there. Pictures of install steps. I recommend anyone in the market or wanting to learn check it out http://sounddeadenershowdown.com/

That's what I needed. Wires cheap so ill run an extra set. From there I can play with it either way. Adjusting tweeter and woofer desperate could be useful. Also could give my c1600.2 a shot in 2ch and able to hook up my 2nd choice 4ch if I need to. Thanks guys! Ill more than likely bump this thread here when I start the project. Waiting on a quote from don for some material and a pay check before I start anything

M5 can you please explain the 2 wiring diagrams? I need a tech answer on this.

If you have the wire to spare, I'd run a pair of cables as if you was planning to run active from the start ...Not a bad idea.. As for amp I have 3 I could use. The one I really would like to use is my crescendo c1600 2 ch but it may be too much for these. I have a smaller 4ch newer fosgate power t400.4 and an older fosgate 800.4. All are possible options

Yea I can play with the switches. I'm concerned with the 2 illustrations as they will effect how many wires I run to the doors. That's a lot more work to alter later. Would like to understand it a little better

Can anyone else shed any light on how I should wire these? I found this http://www.focal.com/en/index.php?controller=attachment&id_attachment=1909 Says 3 tweeter cut off frequencies there so ill assume that's my 2nd switch in the crossover.

I view the site several times a day on my iphone5. This started maybe a few weeks ago, threads that have videos imbedded show a big fat blank spot. Nothing to click (tap) on as a link or anything. Also view the site every afternoon on my iPad mini and its the same way. I see posted pictures just fine but not videos. Could be an apple thing? Don't need everyone telling me to buy a droid or apple sucks. Looking for a fix. Thanks to anyone who can help.

Ill add the tweeter crossovers have 2 switches. One is labeled 0 -3 and -6. Other I can't make out

Can someone explain these 2 options please? Is the second example using a 4ch amp? Is there any advantage/disadvantage to these?

This set comes with 2 crossovers per side. The book isn't very helpful but illustrates 2 ways to power them with an amp. Ill take pics here real soon from the book. I'm sure you guys could help me understand the difference between the 2 wiring configs.

Choice was made. Ended up paying $380 out the door. Focal PS 165s. Guess its time to make sure my install will be sufficient.

I've already outlined my plans. Is that a sufficient install?

I went to a local shop today and listened to the Focal PS 165 set and I really liked them. Price is roughly $399. Also eyeballing some hertz hsk 165's. not able to hear those just yet, local shop that sells those was closed today. There is a local CL ad for a NIB set of the hertz hsk 165s for $289 OBO. Differences other than price I notice right away is power handling. Anyone have any background with any of these 2 sets of components? Focals were damn nice in the shop. Confused if I can expect close performance from the hsks.

Any idiot can answer a phone and respond certain information to customers. I didn't say she needed to help them build the damn things.

How hard is it to hire a part time high school girl to play office girl? Return calls/emails. Give status updates? Maybe scan thru the forums giving help with order issues..

Agreed. Products are good. The wait time is a little high but its expected and we all should understand that. It's the lack of communication that becomes a problem. Back when I ordered my UFO btl things went smooth but all the complaints seem to be from a lack of communication. Hope they can work on it.

2 15s in that trunk is insane. I have a 2011 Malibu and looks like I'm barely able to get 4 cubes ported. Im taking notes if you can fit those beasts in there properly

Guess ill be the one... We need to know your goals before someone can really help you. What are you trying to accomplish?

Should buy an apple...lol.

I didn't try the pc. Shit I don't even turn that thing on anymore lol. iPad and phone get me wherever I need to go these days.

Just glad it's not only me. I'm sure if mark and Aaron don't already know they will probably stumble on it here and hopefully fix it.

Right on. Screw those pods then. Il just deaden and use stock locations.

Ran across a website that makes speaker pods for my vehicle. (03 Tahoe) http://www.customspeakerpods.com/Front-Door-Speaker-Pods-for-65-Speakers-GM-01-01-01-A.htm Has anyone used these? Price isn't bad at all. The different aiming of the speaker may be a plus. Opinions, comments?

Perfect. Great info as always. Stock look is a lot better IMO also. Thanks fellas!

Thanks. Appreciate everyone's advice and opinions. Not saying I won't ever try em but its going to be only if nothing else works for me.