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    HELP! Complete system upgrade - Need help picking everything!!


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    2006 Silverado Crew cab w/ stock Bose

    Iam gonna be buying everything new and switch some things over I need help picking out which amps to power everything and speaker choice

    I currently have the following but not installed yet

    Pioneer avic z3 headunit
    Rockford fosgate punch 75 limited edition
    37.5 rms watts per ch @ 4ohms
    120 total rms watts @ 2 ohms

    2 10" clarion sfw1051
    600watts max
    300 watts rms

    Need 6.5 speakers and amp for subs

    I need help on picking speakers that the rockford will power which speaker will be the best with the watts on the amp I also want the best sounding clearest ones preferably 4 ways...

    And I need help picking an amp to power the two clarion subs

    Price is no object so I want the best speakers to go slog with the amp and the best amp to go along with the subs

    I get eerything straight wholesale/dealer price

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    Re: HELP! Complete system upgrade - Need help picking everything!!

    if price isnt an object then ditch the RF junk and get a decent amp for your front stage, just my opinion/ prefernce. Rockford was good 6 years ago. Some people will say kikcer, thats a good middle of the road amp.
    If price isnt an object then you might as well get JL amps all around (power hungry, but they'll sure scream). If the budget doesnt have room for JL, Alpine amps are fairly decent for full range speakers, I would get something hotter for a sub though.
    For the front speakers, get a set of Focal Access component speakers, not the top of the top but they are awesome speakers at about $300 a pair. I run them in my truck and the music is very lifelike (factory Harmon Kardon in the BMW that I am driving currently sounds like its playing underwater compared to the clarity of the system in my FSC).
    Boston Acoustic stuff all around wouldnt be a bad route either, they make great stuff for a decent mix of price and features, but this isnt really my area of expertise so listen up for other responses too.

    but seriously, RF is garbage, give it the boot.
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    Re: HELP! Complete system upgrade - Need help picking everything!!

    If money isn't and issue start all over. Good bye RF and Clarion.
    Front stage
    JL 300/2
    Image dynamic Chameleon CXS
    Sub's
    JL 500/1
    Pair of 10w3

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    Re: HELP! Complete system upgrade - Need help picking everything!!

    Alright I'll ditch that crap... So what should I get??? And be specific with models and part numbers etc

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    Re: HELP! Complete system upgrade - Need help picking everything!!

    If it was mine?

    Front Stage
    Speakers: Focál 165 A1 6.5" component set for approx $300 step up to the 165 A3 and you get a 4"midrange too but its something like $500
    Amp: Alpine MRP F250 (its a 4 channel so bridge it and make sure you set the gain right since it would be a little too hot for the A1 bridged) $120

    dont run rear stage at all people seem to think that is good.

    Subs: 2 JL 10w1's not a real slammer but I beg you to find a better sub for the money I have one in my truck and people ask how I fit 2 12's in a extended cab pickup $120each
    Amp:JL G1300 Mono 300x1 @ 2 Ohms (1 Ohm stable) $250

    If you have an extended cab truck I would suggest getting a probox for two subs it'll prob be about $300, or get your builder to build a dowfiring box, the 10w1 sounds amazing when downfired, you wont win any p*nis flexing competitions outside, but it'll sound real nice inside.

    There are guys who probably have a better idea of how to go wilder than this but its what I would buy if someone handed me a credit card and said have fun. I think its a good balance of quality and loudness where it counts while keeping a decent budget and not being too obnoxious. Its all a matter of opinion so wait for some more replies and figure out what you want.
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    Re: HELP! Complete system upgrade - Need help picking everything!!

    I have a crew cab... So should I be running rear speakers???

    Also are those speakers super clear?? I wantrhe best sound quality for the speakers since my music has alot of highs and voice

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    Re: HELP! Complete system upgrade - Need help picking everything!!

    I listen to a lot of acoustic/ folk music and a little Jazz, I also play a lot too and it sounds like the band is sitting in the back seat with you, drums have an especially nice snap when paired with a good sub. I only have the coaxial version of the speaker I recomended, I can only assume the component set would rock even better...

    someone else will have to tell you about running a rear stage. I mean I run rear speakers, but a lot of people say just splurge on really nice front stage and set it up right (I have no clue how to do that though). Some guy with "M5" in his username seems to be the guru in this area, pm him if he doesnt post in here
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    Re: HELP! Complete system upgrade - Need help picking everything!!

    I looked up the focal 165 a3 looks like a great set but where would I mount the 4" mid range???

    Also I amditching eveything except the headunit.... Thanks for the advice

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    Re: HELP! Complete system upgrade - Need help picking everything!!

    u gonna sell the z3?



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    Re: HELP! Complete system upgrade - Need help picking everything!!

    u gonna sell the z3?



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