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Old 08-17-2007, 04:32 PM   #1 (permalink)
looking for some ideas for upgrades and sub(s)
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here is my setup right now:

fronts:
6 3/4" macrom m2s-6.1

rear:
6x9 macrom msc.693

amp:

4 channel kenwood kac-6402 (which is temporary as i am upgrading to a infinity 7451a soon)


wiring:

8 guage amp kit
and 16 guage for all the rest.


let me know what i can for improvements and upgrades.


thanks
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Old 08-17-2007, 11:28 PM   #2 (permalink)
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If I had a system like that, I would not hesitate to do a complete re-haul including wiring. Your options are endless. You cab get a million suggestions. SQ or SPL?

Electrical: 2-4 gauge power and ground wire. Good dry cell battery. Good working alternator (around 120 amps would be reasonable). Good speaker wire. I am personally a strong believer in overkill. Bigger wires than needed for everything.

Here is a link to give you an idea on brands.
http://slumz.boxden.com/showthread.php?t=419293

As for subs, if you like SPLing I always suggest TREO or Digital Designs. Their subs are loud, and still retain good sound quality. If you like SQL, than Image Dynamics, Stereo Integrity, Resonant Ingineering, Arc Audio, JL Audio, among several others. I have Stereo Integrity MagD2, and I could not have been more impressed with it. Just needs at least 750 wrms.
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Old 08-17-2007, 11:54 PM   #3 (permalink)
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start with the big 3
then 0g wire (i know you can do 4 ,then you get a new amp then you would move up to 0 then but why do it 2x )
at this point i woukd look at 1 how long will i keep the car 2 what $ for the set up 3 what $ for the install
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Old 08-18-2007, 02:57 AM   #4 (permalink)
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i plan on keepin the car for the next 1-2 years for sure.

i was looking at a pioneer ts-w3001d2 i was thinking a single in a proper box and a nice amp.



good ? or bad? idea?
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Old 08-18-2007, 08:23 PM   #5 (permalink)
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i plan on keepin the car for the next 1-2 years for sure.

i was looking at a pioneer ts-w3001d2 i was thinking a single in a proper box and a nice amp.



good ? or bad? idea?
Looks like OK sub, if you can get it cheap. You will probably want to run dual 2 ohmer at 1 ohm, if thats the case you will need a more than decent amp to get reasonable sound quality at 1 ohm. If you want to run one sub, than I would go with dual 4 ohmer, and run it at two ohms, that way you can still get good SQ with a modest amp with good power. I would look into 4 ohm dual DYIMA sub, if still available. Very cheap, and very good. I would also recommend TC2000, but prices just went up 100% on their website. As far as major brand subs go, like Pioneer, Kenwood, Sony, etc, I would not touch them with a 9 foot pole, even top of the line, unless you can get it dirt cheap.
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Old 08-19-2007, 11:28 AM   #6 (permalink)
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how about that pioneer sub with a bassworx 1200 watt amp... not sure on the model # but i could look it up for you if that helps??
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Old 08-19-2007, 03:57 PM   #7 (permalink)
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You're off to a great start. That Infinity amp will be a good improvement on your quality gear as that Kenwood is rather anemic.

You didn't mention what HU you're using. If the one you're using is capable of all the processing and specs you need then great. If not it might be a place to upgrade or you may want to add an external processor if required.

Add a quality sub and amp. Output, enclosure, power, and space requirements will narrow down the choices.

You will want to upgrade your wiring. 8g is fine for that Kenwood but the big Infinity is going to want some 4g and if you're adding a sub amp you might as well go bigger.
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my car is a 99 grand am se

headunit is a deh-740mp

i dont really know what settings are best for my deck. because i do not udnerstand what all the stuff on it does... im a CA NOOB! lol.
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