plan for a system...what do u think

**Fcukit33** · 07-05-2012

so heres the plan i made for componets to replace the factory monsoon system in my 07 GP GT

Head unit
Kenwood DDX418 DVD receiver at Crutchfield Outlet
w/ gmos 100 conector

Amp
Amazon.com: MRX-V60 - Alpine 5-Channel Subwoofer Amplifier: Car Electronics

Speakers 3 sets one in the doors one on the rear deck one in the trunk
JL Audio VR650-CXi Full Range Car Speakers at Onlinecarstereo.com
JL Audio TR350-CX Full Range Car Speakers at Onlinecarstereo.com this will run off the factory monsoon amp

Subs
JL Audio 12W1v2-4 Component Car Subwoofers at Onlinecarstereo.com

the amp 2 subs and 1 set of speakers will in a custom box i make in the trunk.
so what do you guys think ? is that 3rd set of speakers over kill?

**Sven the Sexman** · 07-05-2012

I think it sounds good, but two 12's are a tad overkill in our cars. They generally rather heavy and a single 10 can sound just as good.

**gtpeddie** · 07-05-2012

i have 2 12's and rarely ever listen to music loud my rear view mirror always vibrates off

**Sven the Sexman** · 07-05-2012

I also have 2 12's (JL 12W6v2's) but am stepping down to a single 10 Fi Audio.

**Fcukit33** · 07-06-2012

I wanna go with 2 subs for he symetry of the box in the trunk. So do u hink 2 10s would be a better fit

**Fcukit33** · 07-06-2012

in the process of looking around for a set of 10s i found these
JL Audio 12WX-4 Component Car Subwoofers at Onlinecarstereo.com

seam to be a better sun for 3/4 the price....Am i missing something ...im not trying to cheap out but saving 60$ and getting some better bang wouldent hurt

EDIT__im finding this sub as low as $62....am i missing something?

**Steven Monteith** · 07-06-2012

The speakers are definitely not over kill. Those subs will give you a little thump and thats about it.

**TJeno** · 07-07-2012

I really lean against JL..I just think you can get a lot more bang for your buck. The Alpine Type R in a good ported box is a very good budget sub, but you could go with a smaller company called Sundown Audio. Great subwoofers at even better prices.

**jteske88** · 07-07-2012

there is so many more choices for the money, re audio,sundown, fi, man expand your horizons beyond that jl crap.

**Fcukit33** · 07-07-2012

Ordered the subs and amp yesterday...seamed like too good of a deal to pass up...as far as wireing goes im hinking of going with all knukonceptz stuff 0/11 guage amo kit and there mid priced speaker and rca cables....unless any one has a better sugestion. I just like how they post cross sections of there wire compared to other brands

**Fcukit33** · 07-09-2012

anyone have sugestions on wires?

**Bheat55** · 07-09-2012

Go with the knuKonceptz. I have been reading alot of good stuff about it thinking of giving it a whirl myself. I have always used Stinger products, i think they are the best out there, but they are rather pricey, compared to the knukonceptz.

**TJeno** · 07-09-2012

Originally Posted by Fcukit33

anyone have sugestions on wires?

You obviously didn't listen about the subwoofers, but I agree with BHeat - go with knuKonceptz.

**1LoudGrandPrix** · 07-09-2012

Knu is the nicest stuff i've ever owned... what I've owned: kicker, stinger, memphis, street wires, schose, Knu.

**Fcukit33** · 07-10-2012

Lol this forums real funny

But thanx for he anwsers

**TJeno** · 07-10-2012

Originally Posted by 1LoudGrandPrix

Knu is the nicest stuff i've ever owned... what I've owned: kicker, stinger, memphis, street wires, schose, Knu.

And for the quality, the price isn't bad.

**BillBoost37** · 07-10-2012

For what it's worth guys.. I used Knu based on friends that believe in higher end. Stuff is amazing.

And +1 on a single 10 stuffed in teh corner to keep your trunk space

**chamilton89** · 07-10-2012

Originally Posted by BillBoost37

For what it's worth guys.. I used Knu based on friends that believe in higher end. Stuff is amazing.

And +1 on a single 10 stuffed in teh corner to keep your trunk space

Agreed. Have your buddy do some custom fiberglassing and mold your two enclosures right into the trunk, that's what I would do if I could do my system again.

**Fcukit33** · 07-10-2012

Im still trying to get a lay out down things look great in my head then once i start drawing not so much lol...no chance at fiber glassing a box im a carpenter by trade so the mdf route is more feasible. plus i ****ing hate sanding stuff for more then 30 seconds. plan is to have this all in by augest 4th for a car show well see how that goes

**chamilton89** · 07-10-2012

While I respect that, if your going to do it, shouldn't you do it right? In my opinion, it's not going to look anywhere near as good if you simply make two small boxes and stuff them in the corner, take a whack at fiberglassing. The results are worth the extra time!