That is a super nice sound quality set up.You're beginning to be a little more reasonable now. You seem to be interested in sound quality, and if that's the case, you could do MUCH worse than Image Dynamics and Rainbow.
But Hifonics isn't going to cut it in a SQ system.
How about this:
Comps: Rainbow SLX 265 Deluxe http://www.woofersetc.com/p7033/SLX-265-Deluxe--Rainbow-SLX-65"-2Way-Component-System.htm
Rear fill: Rainbow KX 130 http://www.woofersetc.com/p7189/KX-130--Rainbow-KX-525"-Coaxial-Speakers.htm
2 channel amp: Arc Audio FD-2200 http://www.woofersetc.com/p6856/FD-2200--ARC-Audio-2-Channel-370-Watt-Amplifier.htm
Subwoofer: Image Dynamics IDQ12V3.D2 http://www.woofersetc.com/p6224/IDQ12V3D2--Image-Dynamics-12"-IDQ-Version-3-Dual-2-Ohm-Subwoofer.htm
Mono amp: Arc Audio FD 600.1 http://www.woofersetc.com/p6859/FD-6001--ARC-Audio-1-Channel-620-Watt-Amplifier.htm
This equipment would sound fantastic. I listed most of the stuff from woofersetc because it was easier that way. You can probably find most of this stuff cheaper elsewhere.
You'll still need deadener, wiring, etc...
Yes, it's a single sub setup. Trust me, it'll sound amazing if you go through the trouble of deadening your vehicle and have a nice enclosure built. You'll thank me for helping you out, man.ok so im using that 1 ID sub as my only sub correct? and ive been looking at deadener and i found this http://www.caraudiodeals.com/dynamat-10455-p-897.html but i dont know how much i need for my car. will 1 pack of that be enough or should i get more? Also, what would you suggest for a wiring kit and what should i do about a box for the sub?
Thanks. I help people out with things like this all the time, and I like to think that I'm decent at it. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gifThat is a super nice sound quality set up.
Alright how is this for a wiring kit? http://www.amazon.com/AWG-Single-Amp-Kit-Red-Black/dp/B000JC7F02Yes, it's a single sub setup. Trust me, it'll sound amazing if you go through the trouble of deadening your vehicle and have a nice enclosure built. You'll thank me for helping you out, man.
The Dynamat you found is fine, but you're going to need more than 1 package of it. WAY MORE.
The wiring kit shouldn't be an issue. Just a decent 4 awg kit should suffice. As for the enclosure, I'd have it built by a professional. Maybe do something in the spare tire well or something. It all depends on how you want it to look...
I'd personally go with something a little more high-end.Alright how is this for a wiring kit? http://www.amazon.com/AWG-Single-Amp-Kit-Red-Black/dp/B000JC7F02And how should i figure out how much dynamat i need?
thats true, you wanna spend $1000 and you end up spending $1500>So you need 1-Headunit
2-Amps
3-front speakers
4-Subs
5-deadener
6-wires
7-RCA's
8-fuse block
9-MDF wood
10-glue
11-0,4 gauge wire to do the big three.
12-if you are looking into those FI's, how much power are looking at pushing those puppies? I think they are 800rms, so you should have an amp that will push each sub into 800rms to start with.
13- probably a new alternator
you need to really look at what you're asking, car audio isnt cheap.
if you want a SQ or SQL car then you're going to pay for it.
You're beginning to be a little more reasonable now. You seem to be interested in sound quality, and if that's the case, you could do MUCH worse than Image Dynamics and Rainbow.
But Hifonics isn't going to cut it in a SQ system.
How about this:
Comps: Rainbow SLX 265 Deluxe http://www.woofersetc.com/p7033/SLX-265-Deluxe--Rainbow-SLX-65"-2Way-Component-System.htm
Rear fill: Rainbow KX 130 http://www.woofersetc.com/p7189/KX-130--Rainbow-KX-525"-Coaxial-Speakers.htm
2 channel amp: Arc Audio FD-2200 http://www.woofersetc.com/p6856/FD-2200--ARC-Audio-2-Channel-370-Watt-Amplifier.htm
Subwoofer: Image Dynamics IDQ12V3.D2 http://www.woofersetc.com/p6224/IDQ12V3D2--Image-Dynamics-12"-IDQ-Version-3-Dual-2-Ohm-Subwoofer.htm
Mono amp: Arc Audio FD 600.1 http://www.woofersetc.com/p6859/FD-6001--ARC-Audio-1-Channel-620-Watt-Amplifier.htm
This equipment would sound fantastic. I listed most of the stuff from woofersetc because it was easier that way. You can probably find most of this stuff cheaper elsewhere.
You'll still need deadener, wiring, etc...
I was trying to avoid going WAY over $1,000 with his equipment budget. The SLC Kicks are substantially more expensive comps than the SLX's, and that's the main reason I picked them. But, like you said, drop the rears and it won't make a difference in the overall price.thats a nice setup, the onlything i would change.replace the SLX 265 Deluxe with SLC 265 Kick and forget the rears
What is the advantage to putting in SLCs in the front and having no speakers in the rear? if this will sound better ill take your adviceI was trying to avoid going WAY over $1,000 with his equipment budget. The SLC Kicks are substantially more expensive comps than the SLX's, and that's the main reason I picked them. But, like you said, drop the rears and it won't make a difference in the overall price.
I've learned that the average novice doesn't like the idea of having no rear speakers in their car. The whole "soundstaging" ideal is lost on them until they learn it for themselves. I think he'd be better off without them too, but whether he'll do that or not is ultimately his decision...
The SLC's are an obvious upgrade as far as sound quality is concerned, and their $100 price difference came into play when I chose not to direct you towards them. I was just trying to keep your equipment budget moderately low. However, the SLX's aren't bad components by any means.What is the advantage to putting in SLCs in the front and having no speakers in the rear? if this will sound better ill take your advice