System Upgrades

[TommyKing]

Trying to figure out what to do to my system next. Right now I have two 2008 15 inch Kicker L7s powered by 2 Hifonics Brutus Bxi 1610D amps, Infinity Kappa 693.11i rear speakers, and Infinity Kappa 50.11cs front speakers powered by a Pioneer GM-D8604. With a cheap Pioneer AVH-190DVD head unit and a XS power 950 battery in the trunk.

I have a budget of 5 to 7 grand for upgrading my system. I'm just not really sure what to upgrade to. I listen to mostly hard rock music so I like loud and clear highs with really deep hard hitting bass. It's all in a 2006 Monte. My trunk isn't huge but I'm willing to use the whole space if needed. Any input or suggestions are welcome.

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[garychoffmann 10+ year member]

What are your goals? Better sq? Or just a loud substage?

 

[TommyKing]

I want to try to get as loud as I can while maintaining great sq. Quality is my main goal though.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

Trying to figure out what to do to my system next. Right now I have two 2008 15 inch Kicker L7s powered by 2 Hifonics Brutus Bxi 1610D amps, Infinity Kappa 693.11i rear speakers, and Infinity Kappa 50.11cs front speakers powered by a Pioneer GM-D8604. With a cheap Pioneer AVH-190DVD head unit and a XS power 950 battery in the trunk.
I have a budget of 5 to 7 grand for upgrading my system. I'm just not really sure what to upgrade to. I listen to mostly hard rock music so I like loud and clear highs with really deep hard hitting bass. It's all in a 2006 Monte. My trunk isn't huge but I'm willing to use the whole space if needed. Any input or suggestions are welcome.

active with dsp 3 way setup will be the most important part of the system for you. exp with listening to rock

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

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spend the money on deadening the doors. it makes everything (most important part).

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some good reading on treating doors

 

[TommyKing]

spend the money on deadening the doors. it makes everything (most important part).

I have my doors, rear deck, and trunk lined with dynomat at the moment.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

I have my doors, rear deck, and trunk lined with dynomat at the moment.

You want to seal. Absorption. Create a narrow barrier to keep the front waves away from the rear

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[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

So some ccf ensolite and mlv sounds barrier. Dynamat just adds mass.

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