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<blockquote data-quote="dezahp" data-source="post: 8546413" data-attributes="member: 672194"><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Already have:</p><p></p><p>-Pioneer AVIC-8200NEX Receiver (head unit)</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D6IUNEU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D6IUNEU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1</a></p><p></p><p>-Rockford Fosgate R500X1D Prime 1-Channel Class D Amplifier (mono amp)</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BF6HYDE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BF6HYDE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1</a></p><p></p><p>-MTX Audio Terminator Series TNE212D 1,200-Watt Dual 12-Inch Sub Enclosure (subs)</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001JECAM2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001JECAM2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1</a></p><p></p><p>Looking to get:</p><p></p><p>-Alpine SPR-60C 6.5" Car Audio Component System (Pair) (component front speakers)</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Alpine-SPR-60C-Audio-Component-System/dp/B004VBIEZW/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486296924&amp;sr=8-24&amp;keywords=component+speaker+system" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Alpine-SPR-60C-Audio-Component-System/dp/B004VBIEZW/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486296924&amp;sr=8-24&amp;keywords=component+speaker+system</a></p><p></p><p>-Hifonics ZRX616.4 Zeus 4-Channel Class-A/B Car Amplifier, 600-Watt (amp for front component speakers)</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hifonics-ZRX616-4-4-Channel-Amplifier-600-Watt/dp/B00T3VMU1E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486456992&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=Hifonics+Zeus+600" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Hifonics-ZRX616-4-4-Channel-Amplifier-600-Watt/dp/B00T3VMU1E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486456992&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=Hifonics+Zeus+600</a></p><p></p><p>I'm looking at 3 different coaxial speakers for the rear but I'm not sure which to go for.</p><p></p><p>-Polk Audio DB651</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-DB651-Certified-Speakers/dp/B000P0PF9G/ref=sr_1_1?s=car&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486458299&amp;sr=1-1&amp;refinements=p_n_size_browse-bin%3A1293701011%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A3424302011%2Cp_72%3A1248879011%2Cp_36%3A-10000" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-DB651-Certified-Speakers/dp/B000P0PF9G/ref=sr_1_1?s=car&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486458299&amp;sr=1-1&amp;refinements=p_n_size_browse-bin%3A1293701011%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A3424302011%2Cp_72%3A1248879011%2Cp_36%3A-10000</a></p><p></p><p>-Kicker 40CS654</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kicker-40CS654-inch-2-Way-Speakers/dp/B00B9H8L4K/ref=sr_1_2?s=car&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486458299&amp;sr=1-2&amp;refinements=p_n_size_browse-bin%3A1293701011%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A3424302011%2Cp_72%3A1248879011%2Cp_36%3A-10000" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Kicker-40CS654-inch-2-Way-Speakers/dp/B00B9H8L4K/ref=sr_1_2?s=car&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486458299&amp;sr=1-2&amp;refinements=p_n_size_browse-bin%3A1293701011%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A3424302011%2Cp_72%3A1248879011%2Cp_36%3A-10000</a></p><p></p><p>-Rockford P1650</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rockford-P1650-6-5-Inch-Compatible-Speaker/dp/B00VVMHA90/ref=sr_1_9?s=car&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486458299&amp;sr=1-9&amp;refinements=p_n_size_browse-bin%3A1293701011%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A3424302011%2Cp_72%3A1248879011%2Cp_36%3A-10000" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Rockford-P1650-6-5-Inch-Compatible-Speaker/dp/B00VVMHA90/ref=sr_1_9?s=car&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486458299&amp;sr=1-9&amp;refinements=p_n_size_browse-bin%3A1293701011%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_two_browse-bin%3A3424302011%2Cp_72%3A1248879011%2Cp_36%3A-10000</a></p><p></p><p>Which do you guys think I should get?</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dezahp, post: 8546413, member: 672194"] 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) [URL="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D6IUNEU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D6IUNEU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/URL] -Rockford Fosgate R500X1D Prime 1-Channel Class D Amplifier (mono amp) [URL="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BF6HYDE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BF6HYDE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/URL] -MTX Audio Terminator Series TNE212D 1,200-Watt Dual 12-Inch Sub Enclosure (subs) [URL="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001JECAM2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"]https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001JECAM2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/URL] Looking to get: -Alpine SPR-60C 6.5" Car Audio Component System (Pair) (component front speakers) [URL="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"]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[/URL] -Hifonics ZRX616.4 Zeus 4-Channel Class-A/B Car Amplifier, 600-Watt (amp for front component speakers) [URL="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"]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[/URL] I'm looking at 3 different coaxial speakers for the rear but I'm not sure which to go for. -Polk Audio DB651 [URL="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"]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[/URL] -Kicker 40CS654 [URL="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"]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[/URL] -Rockford P1650 [URL="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"]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[/URL] 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. [/QUOTE]
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