Adding Frontstage-Do I Have Everything?

[Dynasty 10+ year member]

I am finally adding a frontstage to my 2003 Chevy Malibu. Before I order, I want to make sure I have everything I need to have it all work together and sound a lot better than stock. Here is what I plan to order:

Components- PG Rsd 6.5's

Amp- Profile AP400 (65x2 RMS @ 4 Ohms)

Amp Kit- KnuKonceptz eKo Complete 8AWG Amp Kit

Distro Block- KonFUSED 2 Way Distribution System KNF-12

Speaker Adapters- 4x6 to 6.5

I do not plan to sound deaden it because I do not have the funds right now. Do I have everything I need for a good sounding frontstage? Will it all work together with my current system? My current system is:

HU- Pioneer DEH-5800MP

Sub- 12" Kicker CVR

Amp- Profile AP1000M

Amp Kit- PowerAkoustic Complete 4 Gauge Kit

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[Raffi 10+ year member]

Distro block, like said above. No need to run 2 power wires from the battery

 

[genxx 10+ year member]

Knu makes some good stuff but alot of people are complaining about their distro blocks lately on some of the other forums. I can look back and see what specifically is failing on them if you want but seems to be big problem. Everything else looks fine as long as you are not spending a great deal for that amp.

 

[Dynasty 10+ year member]

Thanks for the responses so far guys. I'm glad to hear that I just need a distro block instead of the whole amp kit because that will save me about $30 and when your tight on funds like I am, the cheaper the better.

I can get the amp for $55 and from what I read about Profile amps are that they are great budget amps. The Profile amp I have now for about a year has had no problems so I am confident that the Profile amp will be good for the money.

 

[genxx 10+ year member]

$55 not bad for what you are using it for. But you might give the classifieds a once over to see what is there or check ebay if you do not mind buying from ebay. If still looks good go for it. Did you see what I told you about the Knu distro blocks.

 

[hardhitta47 10+ year member]

Yeah, that should be it, along with speaker wire and and any connectors you might need. Also another set of RCAs.

edit: I'm using that same distro block and haven't had a single problem with it. It's good quality as far as I'm concerned.

 

[seg_representin 10+ year member]

Are you making the 4x6 to 6.5 adapter? Cuz i would like to do the same for my front speakers.

 

[genxx 10+ year member]

Yeah, that should be it, along with speaker wire and and any connectors you might need. Also another set of RCAs.
edit: I'm using that same distro block and haven't had a single problem with it. It's good quality as far as I'm concerned.

Like I said here latley people been complaing about the Distro blocks. Don't get me wrong I like Knu stuff they make some really good stuff and for the price they are hard to beat period.

 

[hardhitta47 10+ year member]

Like I said here latley people been complaing about the Distro blocks. Don't get me wrong I like Knu stuff they make some really good stuff and for the price they are hard to beat period.

Just curious, what was it they were complaining about, specifically?

They have a lower-level, which is the blue ones, and then the black/gray colored ones. I have the one the OP listed and it works fine and is built well.

 

[phyphoestilic 5,000+ posts]

I think its a hate it or love it thing with the distroblocks. Cuse instead of the screw comming in on top to hold the wire u have the push thro and spread out the ends kinda thing. Personnaly I like the screw down to top cuse it keeps the ends together. But I see how the spreaded ends would hold better.

 

[genxx 10+ year member]

hardhitta47 - sent you pm about it instead of continuing to hijack his thread.

 

[Dynasty 10+ year member]

Are you making the 4x6 to 6.5 adapter? Cuz i would like to do the same for my front speakers.

I am getting them from here- http://www.mjmautoinnovations.com/saksct65.htm

I believe they will fit Malibu doors too.

 

[Dynasty 10+ year member]

What distro block should I get then that does not have issues?

 

[genxx 10+ year member]

Streetwires are awsome but expensive, PG makes really great stuff also. Stinger and Tsunami from what I have seen are good also.

 

[phyphoestilic 5,000+ posts]

I use stinger, great stuff. Expensive tho.