Car Audio Setup, I think I nailed it!?

**chuck** · 01-22-2010, 02:40 PM

Hey guys, I currently have around $1,500 to put into a car audio setup. I want to get a good bang for my buck, and don't want to ruin the highs in my car. There is no point in loud bass if you can't hear the highs.

So, this is my setup, opinions are great, don't be afraid to be harsh.

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7513_Sonic+Sub+Box-+2SVK12.html

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_11345_Kicker+Solo-Baric+L7+08S12L72.html
(two of em)

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_11552_Kicker+08ZX1500.1.html

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_4813_JL+Audio+TR570-CXi.html
(Two sets for front doors/rear panels)

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_20626_JL+Audio+J2+320.4+-J2320.4-.html

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_17702_Tsunami+PP1002TM-CAP.html

Price might come out above $1,500. $2,000 is the absolute max
Alright, subs w/enclosure.

Had to find one with 2 ohms though

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-2008-Kicker-DS12L7-L7-12-Car-Subwoofers-Subs-BOX_W0QQitemZ350308010046QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Su bwoofers_Enclosures?hash=item518ffc083e#ht_3147wt_ 1165

01-22-2010, 02:41 PM

First off I would shy away from a ported box, though you get big bass you limit your frequency range. A sealed box will give you a broad frequency range and let you really be in control of you subs. I would recommend at least one 1 farad cap for every 1000 watts of amp. As for your mid-range choice 5x7's coax are good for the rear because they are a filler but spend the money on a good set of component's if you are a true lover of the sound it will be money well spent.

Last piece of advice do not skimp on your power wire, do NOT skimp on a good solid ground for your amps, and if you are not expeienced have a pro do the install. You dont want to fry that stuff on your dime. Have fun with it it's addictive.

**d_monie3** · 01-22-2010, 02:42 PM

Looks pretty good, do you already have a deck? I would just buy the subs and box complete, like this...
http://cgi.ebay.com/KICKER-08-DS12L7-12-L7-SUB-WOOFERS-S12L7-ENCLOSURE-BOX_W0QQitemZ220439645134QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Su bwoofers_Enclosures?hash=item33533a0bce#ht_3923wt_ 1165
Since that is the exact box they need, and the shipping is free... But other than that, looks good!