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<blockquote data-quote="entropism" data-source="post: 8925051" data-attributes="member: 637807"><p>OK, so I'm a bit out of the loop, and spent the past few weeks reading up and refreshing my completely out of date knowledge. I'm trying to build a budget SQ build, and I'm trying to figure out just how important DSP is these days. 20 years ago, DSP was basically only used in HIGH end systems, and we got along without it just fine. </p><p></p><p>So, basically, if everyone says DSP is a must have, I'll be going with Kicker KEY amps (200.4, 500.1) that have DSP and Auto-EQ built in, or I'll be going with an Audiocontrol A1100.5, which is higher powered, more flexibility in terms of what ohms I can run at, but no DSP or EQ. The amp choice also determines the sub choice, as listed below.</p><p></p><p>Anyways, I built out a build list on Crutchfield using brands my local installer carries. Let me know if I should change anything or if my picks are completely wrong here:</p><p></p><p>Car - 2024 Nissan Ariya</p><p>Head unit - Stock</p><p>Front components - <a href="https://www.crutchfield.com/p_108R607CF/Infinity-Reference-REF607CF.html" target="_blank">Infinity Reference REF607CF</a> - I was looking for a warmer tone for the speakers, and I've heard Infinity fits the mold here.</p><p>Rear Coax (Are they even needed?) - <a href="https://www.crutchfield.com/p_108P603F/Infinity-Primus-603F.html" target="_blank">Infinity Primus 603F</a></p><p>Subwoofer - Either a <a href="https://www.crutchfield.com/p_5751P3D212/Rockford-Fosgate-P3D2-12.html" target="_blank">Rockford Fosgate P3D2-12</a> OR an <a href="https://www.crutchfield.com/p_161SPK12S2/AudioControl-SPK-12S2.html?tp=68897" target="_blank">AudioControl SPK-12S2</a>, depending on the amp(s).</p><p>Amps - <a href="https://www.crutchfield.com/p_20647KEY20/Kicker-47KEY200-4.html" target="_blank">Kicker 47KEY200.4</a> and <a href="https://www.crutchfield.com/p_20647KEY50/Kicker-47KEY500-1.html" target="_blank">Kicker 47KEY500.1</a>, or an <a href="https://www.crutchfield.com/p_161A11005/AudioControl-A1100-5.html" target="_blank">AudioControl A1100.5</a></p><p></p><p>Total HARDWARE budget is, so far, under $1200, though I know install labor will tack on a significant sum to the final tally.</p><p></p><p>Anyways, I'm so open to suggestions, it's not even funny. I think I picked some decent brands, but I know some of the older high end stuff (Soundstream, Precision Power, etc) seem like they're low end garbage now.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="entropism, post: 8925051, member: 637807"] OK, so I'm a bit out of the loop, and spent the past few weeks reading up and refreshing my completely out of date knowledge. I'm trying to build a budget SQ build, and I'm trying to figure out just how important DSP is these days. 20 years ago, DSP was basically only used in HIGH end systems, and we got along without it just fine. So, basically, if everyone says DSP is a must have, I'll be going with Kicker KEY amps (200.4, 500.1) that have DSP and Auto-EQ built in, or I'll be going with an Audiocontrol A1100.5, which is higher powered, more flexibility in terms of what ohms I can run at, but no DSP or EQ. The amp choice also determines the sub choice, as listed below. Anyways, I built out a build list on Crutchfield using brands my local installer carries. Let me know if I should change anything or if my picks are completely wrong here: Car - 2024 Nissan Ariya Head unit - Stock Front components - [URL='https://www.crutchfield.com/p_108R607CF/Infinity-Reference-REF607CF.html']Infinity Reference REF607CF[/URL] - I was looking for a warmer tone for the speakers, and I've heard Infinity fits the mold here. Rear Coax (Are they even needed?) - [URL='https://www.crutchfield.com/p_108P603F/Infinity-Primus-603F.html']Infinity Primus 603F[/URL] Subwoofer - Either a [URL='https://www.crutchfield.com/p_5751P3D212/Rockford-Fosgate-P3D2-12.html']Rockford Fosgate P3D2-12[/URL] OR an [URL='https://www.crutchfield.com/p_161SPK12S2/AudioControl-SPK-12S2.html?tp=68897']AudioControl SPK-12S2[/URL], depending on the amp(s). Amps - [URL='https://www.crutchfield.com/p_20647KEY20/Kicker-47KEY200-4.html']Kicker 47KEY200.4[/URL] and [URL='https://www.crutchfield.com/p_20647KEY50/Kicker-47KEY500-1.html']Kicker 47KEY500.1[/URL], or an [URL='https://www.crutchfield.com/p_161A11005/AudioControl-A1100-5.html']AudioControl A1100.5[/URL] Total HARDWARE budget is, so far, under $1200, though I know install labor will tack on a significant sum to the final tally. Anyways, I'm so open to suggestions, it's not even funny. I think I picked some decent brands, but I know some of the older high end stuff (Soundstream, Precision Power, etc) seem like they're low end garbage now. [/QUOTE]
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