Novz
CarAudio.com Newbie
Hi All,
first post.
I purchased a 1960 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop 2 door. it came with a working factory stereo ( i did not check if it was a remake or not).
But, I purchased the following items TO BEGIN with.
Deck: Pioneer DEH-S622DBS : single din multimedia/cd head unit (i chose a single din because I can hide it in the tissue dispenser and will build my own brackets inside to house it.
Front Audio: Kicker: KSC8930 : 1 set of 6x9s @ 150 w RMS, 300 peak (the box didn't specify if that was individual or combined)
4-Channel amp for all components/coaxial: pioneer GM=DX874 1200 4chan
4 awg big three
to come:
2 additional 6x9s for the rear.
160+ alternator
1 10" Sundown Audio SA.2 (or something like that) sub
RF T-1500 cp amp
options i am toying with:
going to a component system vs a tri-axial/coaxial
swapping sub to a W7 (not sure if the price difference is worth it since I'll be in the car less than 30mi a week and only during spring/summer seasons)
creating a double-din house out of mdf/fiberglass and buying a touchscreen
buying a separate battery for the audio (again not sure if what i want to do requires that, plus there will be another 8 batteries in the trunk for hydraulics as it is...)
converting the backseat cover to house 4-6 6x9s instead of just two.
There is room in the dash for a 6x9 also. the car came with a power acoustik 6x9, havent checked to see if it works and in the back seat there is room for one maybe 5" speaker (haven't checked the actual size yet) the original speaker is still in there!
I'd like to inquire a few things. first off, I am not a pro.. I have done my own systems for 22 years but this is my first classic and I'm a bit worried about power consumption. I was debating a capacitor and if so, what would y'all recommend? furthermore, anyone that has any ideas, comments, or suggestions regarding this build, I'd be MORE THAN happy to hear them. I absolutely love music and it's going to be the inner focus of my build. I am not concerned with brands, only quality. What I have purchased was enough imo to get me cruising from one shop to another and will give me what i want during the build phase. as you can see, I plan on adding some depth to my system and possibly making this car's central point audio.
I wanted to add that I am not concerned with cost. This is my retirement project and if it takes years to get to where I need to, so be it, I just want an enjoyable sound that may turn a head or two but not shake the chrome off my neighbor. Again, any and all advice is welcome.
first post.
I purchased a 1960 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop 2 door. it came with a working factory stereo ( i did not check if it was a remake or not).
But, I purchased the following items TO BEGIN with.
Deck: Pioneer DEH-S622DBS : single din multimedia/cd head unit (i chose a single din because I can hide it in the tissue dispenser and will build my own brackets inside to house it.
Front Audio: Kicker: KSC8930 : 1 set of 6x9s @ 150 w RMS, 300 peak (the box didn't specify if that was individual or combined)
4-Channel amp for all components/coaxial: pioneer GM=DX874 1200 4chan
4 awg big three
to come:
2 additional 6x9s for the rear.
160+ alternator
1 10" Sundown Audio SA.2 (or something like that) sub
RF T-1500 cp amp
options i am toying with:
going to a component system vs a tri-axial/coaxial
swapping sub to a W7 (not sure if the price difference is worth it since I'll be in the car less than 30mi a week and only during spring/summer seasons)
creating a double-din house out of mdf/fiberglass and buying a touchscreen
buying a separate battery for the audio (again not sure if what i want to do requires that, plus there will be another 8 batteries in the trunk for hydraulics as it is...)
converting the backseat cover to house 4-6 6x9s instead of just two.
There is room in the dash for a 6x9 also. the car came with a power acoustik 6x9, havent checked to see if it works and in the back seat there is room for one maybe 5" speaker (haven't checked the actual size yet) the original speaker is still in there!
I'd like to inquire a few things. first off, I am not a pro.. I have done my own systems for 22 years but this is my first classic and I'm a bit worried about power consumption. I was debating a capacitor and if so, what would y'all recommend? furthermore, anyone that has any ideas, comments, or suggestions regarding this build, I'd be MORE THAN happy to hear them. I absolutely love music and it's going to be the inner focus of my build. I am not concerned with brands, only quality. What I have purchased was enough imo to get me cruising from one shop to another and will give me what i want during the build phase. as you can see, I plan on adding some depth to my system and possibly making this car's central point audio.
I wanted to add that I am not concerned with cost. This is my retirement project and if it takes years to get to where I need to, so be it, I just want an enjoyable sound that may turn a head or two but not shake the chrome off my neighbor. Again, any and all advice is welcome.