Ian_T_S

I am ripping all the old stuff out. I have already installed 2 10" subs and the amp. Now i'm looking at components; I used Crutchfield just because it's easier, not necessarily where I am going to buy from.

What I want is components in the front and coax's in the back. I think components all the way around would be a bit much inside the truck...ideas? I'm not looking to shake the block but what I want is high-quality sound

Here's what I'm looking at: (in no particular order)

1. http://www.crutchfield.com/s_091165K...DynamicContent

2. http://www.crutchfield.com/s_114HP65...ORID114&tp=106

3. http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/produ...n_US&p_status=

KingRanch4Life

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The focal's are nice!! But not worth $1200 unless you spend alot of time in your truck.. I went with JL Audio component front and 2-way for the rear.. $489 bucks.. These 4 speakers/ 2 tweeters sound better than my 7 speaker bose system in the escalade..

That would be a great setup though.. Not a fan of RF's...

Ian_T_S

Yeah there is no way I would pay that much for any of these, I just used Crutchfield because their site is pretty detailed.

I have used Diamond in the past and love it, haven't used Focal....yet. Have you?
I am not a fan of RF either but one of the stereo shop guys spent 20 min on the phone telling me how bad *** the new POWER series line is from RF, so i thought I'd give them some consideration.

MKC70

Drew Kallen former Diamond Audio Executive VP is currently the Director of loudspeaker design for Rockford Fosgate.

KingRanch4Life

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Ah so someone else for the 4th time is taking over RF.. They may be on their way back to the top.. These last 10yrs should have took them under.. I sure do miss precision power... The old ppi..

Ian_T_S

So much for loyalty, haha. But I've heard that also and the guy that talked my ear off about the RF's yesterday mentioned that but wasn't too sure...

I hope that they make some throw backs and improve; the old stuff was incredible!

KingRanch4Life

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I hope so too!

Ian_T_S

Well, after lots of research, calling and buggin' people and more research...here is "The List" if anyone was interested.


Front-
3-Way set up
Hybrid Audio Technologies (HAT)

L8SE Midbass- http://www.hybrid-audio.com/Legatia%20L8SE.pdf

L4SE Midrange- http://www.hybrid-audio.com/Legatia%20L4SE.pdf

L Pro R2 Tweeter- http://www.hybrid-audio.com/Legatia%20L1%20Pro%20R2.pdf

Rear-
2-Way Set up- HAT again

HAT Clarus 2-Way- http://www.hybrid-audio.com/clarus_two_way.htm

Throwing around the idea of installing the tweeters in the ceiling, off-axis. I know this may shorten the width of the sound but I am not competing so it should be okay...we'll see.

Amps-
Arc Audio

SE4100 (2 each for components for) http://www.arcaudio.com/productdescr...ion/se4100.asp

SE4200 (1 each for subs) http://www.arcaudio.com/productdescr...ion/se4200.asp

Headunit-
Pioneer DEX-P99RS w/ iPod cable, Bluetooth, Sirius and steering wheel controls
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-E3xsf5S...ccessoryAnchor
Not buying from Crutchfield, just using the link

Subs-
Arc Audio Black Series pair of 10" with custom built & covered box to match interior
http://store.arcaudio.com/products/p...99.0.0.0?pp=8&

Wires/blocks/terminals/etc-
Tsunami 1/0 Power & Ground
5 sets of X20 RCA's

Rest of install-

- Front will get custom vented kickpanels, custom brackets for mids and tweeters if installed in door, tweeters my go into the sails...haven't decided yet.
- Sound deaden interior(Alpha Damp)- doors and floor; Did the roof when the moonroof was fixed.
- Custom bracket for Edge CTS programmer in the place of the ashtray. (flow through console)
- Snaps or zipper sewn onto fabric that is shown when the back seat arm rest is folded down and all 3 amps installed so that if they need adjusted or if fuse blows, I can unsnap/unzip the fabric and get to the amps.
- Upgrade (1/0) all power & ground wires