Audio System In Process, Needs help.

[bedbreath 0]

Alrite, I've been reading these forums daily, looking at build logs, and can now hopefully put together my system that has been long in process. It has been slowed down due to my original car which I planned to install the system in being totaled because of some careless lady who pulled out in front of me... whatever I'm sure you guys dont care much about my life problems heres the audio situation.

My current system consists of...

Fi SSD 15" Dual 2 -- 3.7 cu ft ported enclosure tuned to 33hz (built it my self, came out great =) )

Sundown SAE 1000D

Pioneer DEH-P5100UB

Not much yet... I know I still need the amplifier install kit, which I will be buying soon. This is going into a 2004 Subaru Forrester, which has plenty of cargo space, and 6.5" speaker holes on the door which can change =). I listen to mostly rock and house music, and prefer a combination of spl and sq, leaning a little bit more to spl. My plan is to eventually add another 15" fi ssd, + add a decent component system accompanied by the proper amp. I want to get list of everything needed and recommendations of what to get, and which takes priority so that I can slowly put this system together properly.

Here is so far what I believe I'm going to need to put together my target system, and my target spending for each. (prioritized on to do first to last),

- in-line fuse, and ring terminals for 2 guage wire

( I have 50ft of 2 gauge wire, and am having trouble finding matching equipment for it, need a place to look)............ <$150 (if I should just buy a 1/0 gauge kit)

-6.5" component set -- need a good suggestion, thinking of going with boston acoustics still unsure ......... ~$200-300

-4 way amp to go with -- either a sundown or memphis +100Wrms x 4 amp (or whatever you suggest)............ ~$400 -$500

-proper deep cycle battery to replace-- thinking kinetic KHC2400............$300-400

-220 amp alternator -- need a good place to buy a reliable one of these...........~$300

-1/0 guage alternator installation kit for the big 3..............<$100

-another 15" fi ssd -- (I'll figure the box im gonna make later, and buy a design at fishercustoms)............$230

-1000 watt amp to go with -- sundown/memphis/PG is what I'm looking at (1000Wrms @ 1 ohm)..............$400-500

-power distibution block for the 3 amps -- need a good place to buy a reliable one................~$50

-active crossover for the 2 subs -- totally unsure of what to get here need suggestions.............<$200

-some sound deadening for trunk and doors -- secoundskin looks like a good choice..................$200-300

and thats all I can think of right now, so what I'm asking is for your help to finalize this list with what exactly I should get according to budget and where to look for it. ya its long but I'm looking for anyones opinion so please comment, suggest, or flame the shit out of me for being a noob, whatever I just want to get this list done, and start buying what I need.

oh and a quick question,

-does a larger subwoofer have a slower response than one that is smaller, for example will a 15" subwoofer be more off beat in a fast paced bass beat than a 12"? This is what I was told by a car audio salesman, but I am still unsure....

Edited July 10, 2009 by bedbreath

[tech2332 3]

For wiring, distribution blocks, terminals, etc. you could go to KnuKonceptz or Darvex

[bedbreath 0]

For wiring, distribution blocks, terminals, etc. you could go to KnuKonceptz or Darvex

thanks man, i'll take a look after i get back from work

[ShaneSauce 2]

The 15 SSD is amazing, performs like a $500 woofer for half the price

Def go with knuconceptz for wiring their stuff is great.

Amp choices look good, sundown is top of the line

Second skin is the best deadening from what I have heard

Good components would have to be chosen by you, due to what YOU like to hear rather than other people

You can get a kinetik2400 or you can get a deka intimidator I heard they are good for the money

[bedbreath 0]

The 15 SSD is amazing, performs like a $500 woofer for half the price

Def go with knuconceptz for wiring their stuff is great.

Amp choices look good, sundown is top of the line

Second skin is the best deadening from what I have heard

Good components would have to be chosen by you, due to what YOU like to hear rather than other people

You can get a kinetik2400 or you can get a deka intimidator I heard they are good for the money

Ya ssd is awesome =). I just can't seem to find 2 gauge ring terms or inline fuses at all, so i think I'm gonna have to go with a whole new amp kit instead, 4 ga. should work. As for the components, your right I don't want anyone choosing it, but I would like some brands to look at because I dont know many for comps.

[bedbreath 0]

alrite, I bought a 4 guage amp kit instead of revolving around the 2 ga wire that i got, so i can cross that off the list, went to knukoncepts for that =) nice and cheap for what im getting. next is the components

[SpeakerBoy 64]

Maybe in the future you could get 1/0gauge

And the answer is no. In the proper box, a "decent" (Fi is better than decent) 18" can even pick up the subtlest beats. Box determines how well you can utilize your speaker(s).

Happy building!!

[bedbreath 0]

ya thats what I thought, its more a mater of the motor quality than size, i knew that guy was wrong... and he talked to me as if I were stupid for getting the 15's lol... anyways I plan to upgrade to 1/0 gauge in the future, but the 4 gauge is just for my 'short term' system.

[bedbreath 0]

is a Cadence ZRS-6KS good for my style of music, because I think thats what I'm going with? I'm not to sure how they sound anyone know?

Edited July 14, 2009 by bedbreath