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<blockquote data-quote="icehellion" data-source="post: 7473029" data-attributes="member: 636335"><p>New guy here, just wanted the input from some vets.</p><p></p><p>I just bought a car (97 SVT Cobra).I want to install a good system, focus on SQ.</p><p></p><p>I'm looking to shave dollars everywhere. However, Im willing to spend what I need to. Im looking at doing the work myself, theres some stuff (box building, sound deadening, power management, etc) I may pay for.</p><p></p><p>I wanted to pick your brains on my planned choices &amp; power management.</p><p></p><p>"Planned" Choices:</p><p></p><p>HEAD: Alpine INA-W910 (How important are DAC and PreOut Voltage?)</p><p></p><p>SPEAKERS: Boston SPZ60 (They really worth $300 than PRO60SE?)</p><p></p><p>FRONT AMP: Boston GT2300 or Alpine PDX F6(300RMS to SPZ60, too much?)</p><p></p><p>SUB: Boston SPG555 4OHM (I already bought it)</p><p></p><p>SUB AMP: Boston GT2300 Bridged 4OHM or Alpine PDX M-12</p><p></p><p>CABLING: Monster Audiophile OFC Cabling ( Thickest Gauges I can afford)</p><p></p><p>BATTERY: Optima (Red or Yellow?)</p><p></p><p>CAPACITOR: Monster (How many Farads?)</p><p></p><p>BIG THREE: Bigger, Better Grounding for Battery, Alt and Chassis.</p><p></p><p>As you can see, Im partial to Boston (Home Theater is all Boston), love that clean sound.</p><p></p><p>Anyways,</p><p></p><p>Powerwise, am I looking at upgrading the stock Alternator?</p><p></p><p>Ill be running: HID9700 Lights, Full Gauges (Autometer), maybe MSD Ignition.</p><p></p><p>I read that the new Alpine PDX Amps are supposed to draw less power, can it help me get away from this potential issue? (Alternator Upgrade)</p><p></p><p>Sound deadening, how much is needed for that car, what brand do you use.</p><p></p><p>Also, I wanted some info on an Active Front Stage, worth the extra money?</p><p></p><p>Thank You for reading! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif</p><p></p><p>PS:</p><p></p><p>WTB: Boston SPZ60</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="icehellion, post: 7473029, member: 636335"] New guy here, just wanted the input from some vets. I just bought a car (97 SVT Cobra).I want to install a good system, focus on SQ. I'm looking to shave dollars everywhere. However, Im willing to spend what I need to. Im looking at doing the work myself, theres some stuff (box building, sound deadening, power management, etc) I may pay for. I wanted to pick your brains on my planned choices & power management. "Planned" Choices: HEAD: Alpine INA-W910 (How important are DAC and PreOut Voltage?) SPEAKERS: Boston SPZ60 (They really worth $300 than PRO60SE?) FRONT AMP: Boston GT2300 or Alpine PDX F6(300RMS to SPZ60, too much?) SUB: Boston SPG555 4OHM (I already bought it) SUB AMP: Boston GT2300 Bridged 4OHM or Alpine PDX M-12 CABLING: Monster Audiophile OFC Cabling ( Thickest Gauges I can afford) BATTERY: Optima (Red or Yellow?) CAPACITOR: Monster (How many Farads?) BIG THREE: Bigger, Better Grounding for Battery, Alt and Chassis. As you can see, Im partial to Boston (Home Theater is all Boston), love that clean sound. Anyways, Powerwise, am I looking at upgrading the stock Alternator? Ill be running: HID9700 Lights, Full Gauges (Autometer), maybe MSD Ignition. I read that the new Alpine PDX Amps are supposed to draw less power, can it help me get away from this potential issue? (Alternator Upgrade) Sound deadening, how much is needed for that car, what brand do you use. Also, I wanted some info on an Active Front Stage, worth the extra money? Thank You for reading! [IMG]//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif[/IMG] PS: WTB: Boston SPZ60 [/QUOTE]
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