Mardybum

Okay gents,

This is going to be my first stereo system and I just need to make sure what exactly I need in order for all this stuff to fit...I do realize that adapter plates are going to be necessary for the speakers and I will also need a Double-Single Din Metra Dash kit....Do I need the 99-5807 or the 99-5812???? What else am I missing?????? Please help..!!! Thankyou!!

Headunit: ALPINE iDA-X303 $169.95
Front Component System: Kicker 07DS6002 $78.55
Rear Component System: ALPINE SPS-609 TYPE-S 6x9 $75.90
Subwoofer: KICKER TC104 10" Comp Sub Woofer $114.99
Amplifier: ALPINE MRP-F300 4-Channel Amplifier $139.99

Total Cost: Roughly $579.38

GATORB8

You need amp wiring and rcas, check out knukonceptz.com, I highly recommend their Kolossus line, and I don't think you'll find a better kit for the money. Their KLM stuff will be about the cheapest kit you can get, but I'm not sold on copper covered aluminum.

Delete the rear speakers, you don't need them, and It'll be a PITA to fit those 6x9s anyways. Trade those kickers for a decent set of components (those are coaxial speakers in the link, components have separate woofers, tweeters and crossovers)

I'd pick an amp with more ***** (in the 100x4 RMS range) - front components off of the front two channels, and the sub bridged off of the rear.

You'll be hard pressed to get that box to work in your truck, unless your going to sit it on top of your seat. Look for a prefab box tailor made for your truck (tons of these out there, single 10s go for $50 on ebay). You'll probably be limited to sealed unless you're going to build your own or ante up $750 for a JL stealthbox. There are better subs out there than that Kicker for your money.

Oh, grab the Metra harness while you're at it, it'll save you a ton of time, and you'll be able to switch back to stock when you sell it.

GATORB8

Looks like either of the Metra dash kits will work based on the information on Metra's site.

You may want to read through the audio sticky when you get a chance:
https://www.f150forum.com/f30/2004-2...-basics-49666/

Mardybum

Okay soooo now I'm looking @ the Alpine SPR-17S Component Speaker System($133.99)....and as far as the Amplifier, I really don't want to go above $200 just for that....I have seen the Rockford Fosgate P400-4 and it seems like a good deal $179.99 on ebay...

I also found this box just right now on ebay as well....what you think?
Scosche FDF15004

I'm still searching for a sub then.....any suggestions?

Specifications:

Rated Power
50W x 4 @ 4-Ohms RMS
100W x 4 @ 2-Ohms RMS
200W x 2 @ 4-Ohms bridged RMS

GATORB8

I would recommend trying to get closer to 300W RMS on the bridged side. That enclosure comes with a cheap sub, and, as such, doesn't tell you what will fit in the box (to order a sub, you'll need to know how much depth you have available).

http://www.buyriteelectronics.com/el...ier-25p401.htm
http://www.woofersetc.com/p8051/Xa12...-Amplifier.htm

symon_say

Don't get front and rear comps, your best bet is to buy a better set of comps for the front a leave the rear without speakers, it'll sound a lot better.

Mardybum

Okay..... I've done a little more research and here are my new findings.... please let me know what you think... and I am definitely open up to suggestions..

Headunit: ALPINE iDA-X303 $159.99
Front Component System: Alpine SPR-17S $134.99
Subwoofer: Kicker 10" Solo Classic $134.99
Amplifier: Alpine MRP-M500 Mono Amplifier $145.00
Custom Box: Ebay $85.95


Total Cost: Roughly $660.92

Rubicon35

i have used infinity components before and they are really nice. id try and find a nice set of those
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1086830...ce-6830cs.html

http://www.crutchfield.com/s_236T551...TR5510-44.html

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1303200...EH-3200UB.html

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_236JH40...mer-JH404.html

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_120PP91...P.html?tp=2614

Rubicon35

dont forget a wiring kit, you will also need an extra rca patch cord
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_142PA41...it.html?tp=635 $59

GATORB8

I doubt that sub will fit in that box (too deep), I really recommend amping your components.