audio newbie...looking for feedback/suggestions on build

[dezahp]

I'm organizing and getting parts to install a audio system in my car. I've done some reading about speakers and things like component vs coaxial, etc but still pretty much a noob in this area. I've gotten some things already but would like some feedback/suggestions on rest of the parts that I am going to be ordering.

Already have:

-Pioneer AVIC-8200NEX Receiver (head unit)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D6IUNEU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

-Rockford Fosgate R500X1D Prime 1-Channel Class D Amplifier (mono amp)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BF6HYDE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

-MTX Audio Terminator Series TNE212D 1,200-Watt Dual 12-Inch Sub Enclosure (subs)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001JECAM2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Looking to get:

-Alpine SPR-60C 6.5" Car Audio Component System (Pair) (component front speakers)

https://www.amazon.com/Alpine-SPR-60C-Audio-Component-System/dp/B004VBIEZW/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&qid=1486296924&sr=8-24&keywords=component+speaker+system

-Hifonics ZRX616.4 Zeus 4-Channel Class-A/B Car Amplifier, 600-Watt (amp for front component speakers)

https://www.amazon.com/Hifonics-ZRX616-4-4-Channel-Amplifier-600-Watt/dp/B00T3VMU1E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1486456992&sr=8-2&keywords=Hifonics+Zeus+600

I'm looking at 3 different coaxial speakers for the rear but I'm not sure which to go for.

-Polk Audio DB651

https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-DB651-Certified-Speakers/dp/B000P0PF9G/ref=sr_1_1?s=car&ie=UTF8&qid=1486458299&sr=1-1&refinements=p_n_size_browse-bin%3A1293701011%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A3424302011%2Cp_72%3A1248879011%2Cp_36%3A-10000

-Kicker 40CS654

https://www.amazon.com/Kicker-40CS654-inch-2-Way-Speakers/dp/B00B9H8L4K/ref=sr_1_2?s=car&ie=UTF8&qid=1486458299&sr=1-2&refinements=p_n_size_browse-bin%3A1293701011%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A3424302011%2Cp_72%3A1248879011%2Cp_36%3A-10000

-Rockford P1650

https://www.amazon.com/Rockford-P1650-6-5-Inch-Compatible-Speaker/dp/B00VVMHA90/ref=sr_1_9?s=car&ie=UTF8&qid=1486458299&sr=1-9&refinements=p_n_size_browse-bin%3A1293701011%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A3424302011%2Cp_72%3A1248879011%2Cp_36%3A-10000

Which do you guys think I should get?

Any feedback and input would be great including recommendations of other items for component/coaxial/dual or 4 channel amp for front 2 speakers. As long as they are within a reasonable price of the items that I've listed. I can't afford to purchase things like Alpine PDX amps. The coaxial speakers for the rear can just go to the head unit. Also, do you guys think the Hifonics amp I listed is ok? I looked at bunch of other ones but read reviews of a lot of them getting really hot which turned me away from them.

Lastly, the main help I'm looking for with is looking to see if I to order any specific connectors/wires to set up the whole system that already doesn't come included with everything that I'm buying? My friend who is a car audio technician will be installing it for me on his down time. I just want to make sure I have everything for him. I'm pretty sure he has or can get speaker wires though.

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[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

junk hifonics amp, stay away.

is your car a sedan or an SUV? if its a Sedan, dont upgrade rear speakers at all. buy quality front speakers and a quality amp.

I'd recommend a ppi 900.4 or its cheaper clone but basically the same amp. They are both copies(not identical but extremely similar) of hertz class D amps.

the cheaper clone

https://www.amazon.com/Soundstream-TN4-900D-4-Channel-Tarantula-Amplifier/dp/B009NLNY14

two of these for the doors, they are sold per speaker not a pair.

PWX 6.5" Midrange Speaker - Crescendo Audio

one pair of this for your A pillar or stock tweeter locations.

STS-1 Audiophile Silk Dome Tweeter Kit - Crescendo Audio

Run active on your amps and you'll sound 100x better than those type Rs + rear coaxials and get louder as well.

 

[dezahp]

Oh oops, my bad. I forgot to include what kind of car. I have a Honda crv.

What do you mean by run active on amps?

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

Well he means active xovers but maybe he'll come back... yeah that ppi is nice and clean.. most of us don't care about rear fill speakers cause if subs are loud u won't hardly hear them anyway and subs can "muddy" the rear speakers anyway since sub will cause speaker to move (I put dynomat over back side of rear speakers so sub waves won't effect them as much) thing to do is leave factorys in there off of hu and get better fronts with like 100 watts each to those with xover on fronts stage is what really matters but if u just like to buy speakers u can get some., last car I removed rears left 6x9 holes in rear deck to act as "port" for bass to get into cabin. at least don't worry about getting the brightest rear speakers other words just a mid would be good u want most highs to come from front and u can just use fader for that just saying don't spend much on rears, or spend more on fronts and get a really nice 2 channel amp and just use $15 bass blockers on rear speakers..

 

[dezahp]

I guess that's just me trying to be considerate of everyone if I have rear passengers lol. Well if having the rear speakers for fill hurts the system more than helping then I guess I can disregard them. Will the front components system be fine/enough for people in the back too though?

I don't really have to worry about removing the rear speakers to create a port for the subs since it's an suv

 

[dezahp]

So I think I'll be taking Jeffdachef's suggestions for the most part. So the remaining parts I need to order are...

-1x STS-1 AUDIOPHILE SILK DOME TWEETER KIT

STS-1 Audiophile Silk Dome Tweeter Kit - Crescendo Audio

-2x PWX 6.5" MIDRANGE SPEAKER

PWX 6.5" Midrange Speaker - Crescendo Audio

-Soundstream TN4.900D 900W 4-Channel (Amp for front components)

https://www.amazon.com/Soundstream-TN4-900D-4-Channel-Tarantula-Amplifier/dp/B009NLNY14

-JVC CSV628 6.5-Inch 2-Way Coaxial Speakers (cheap coaxial speakers for rear)

https://www.amazon.com/JVC-CSV628-6-5-Inch-Coaxial-Speakers/dp/B00BBGIQ62/ref=sr_1_21?s=car&ie=UTF8&qid=1486558256&sr=1-21&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A3424302011%2Cp_n_size_browse-bin%3A1293701011%2Cp_72%3A1248879011

Looks good?

edit: Wait. I just realized. Do I need a crossover? If so, is this ok? And I don't need two right?

-Clarion EQS746 1/2 DIN Graphic Equalizer with Built-in Crossover

https://www.amazon.com/Clarion-EQS746-Graphic-Equalizer-Crossover/dp/B000EZV3T8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1486559529&sr=8-2&keywords=crossover+car+audio

 

[dezahp]

what do you guys think?

 

[k5james 10+ year member]

You could cut your budget down even further by going with these tweets...

pair 2pcs alpine HIEND 28MM tweeter 4ohm 50W vifa XT25 PK seas scanspeak morel | eBay

and mids like this...

M165X Woofer

as has been said already. I wouldn't even bother with rear speakers.