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<blockquote data-quote="Doxquzme" data-source="post: 8925064" data-attributes="member: 689267"><p>I would say that your selections are nice equipment, by and large, but unless you are bound to purchase from Crutchfield, better options exist.</p><p></p><p>Given the vehicle, I'd look for very efficient models.</p><p></p><p>Example:</p><p></p><p>Start with a simple DSP (that will take high-level OEM speaker leads) so you can make up the difference in cost by negating the need for speakers with crossovers.</p><p></p><p>This is out of stock everywhere because it's an excellent performer and the cost is very reasonable.</p><p></p><p>$155.00</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.eastcaraudio.net/products/down4sound-d4s-xp28-dsp-2-in-8-out-copy?_pos=1&_sid=69c32bb26&_ss=r[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Front 6.5" component Speakers: 2 or 4 ohm depending on the amp (see below)</p><p></p><p>$150.00 (2 ohm version):</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.cdtaudio.com/cdtnew22/products/components/woofers/midwoofers/cle6.php[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Tweeters: $62.00 to $100.00</p><p></p><p>Good $62.00 pair:</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://hepaking.com/index.php/en/car-audio/detail/toyota/sb14st-c000-4-sb-acoustics?srsltid=AfmBOoqO3hCcIylU9RxXFQKucY7uuRTXFoPF3H3qXpvf_U_gKPfbD7-O[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Better $100 pair</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.cdtaudio.com/cdtnew22/products/components/tweeters/drt26s.p[/URL]</p><p></p><p>- OR -</p><p></p><p>Best $100.00</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://stevens.audio/blank/ols/products/sa1[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Also best if you can actually find them in stock anywhere: $86.00</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/auto-tweeters/seas-prestige-27tffnc/g-h1396-1-textile-dome-tweeter/[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Rear fill. This is not necessary but nice if you like to have the ability to play for a full or partially occupied car. Since you will have the ability to EQ them with the DSP, I'd focus on full range and efficiency; a 2-way is not needed. Set the DSP response for 80 to 3k as the goal. </p><p></p><p>This will allow you to enjoy the rear fill without drawing the front stage too far back $43.00 shipped</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09T3S3DP4/?tag=caraudiocom-20[/URL]</p><p></p><p>To keep the budget aligned without compromising the sound quality or output, go with a prefab-loaded sub from CT Sounds.</p><p></p><p>Single 12 (W/first time buyer 11% discount) $196.00</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.ctsounds.com/collections/loaded-subwoofer-boxes/products/tropo-1x12d2[/URL]</p><p></p><p>And preferably if you have the room - dual 10" $285.00</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.ctsounds.com/collections/loaded-subwoofer-boxes/products/tropo-2x10d4[/URL]</p><p></p><p>And absolutely if you have the room and the budget: $339.00</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.ctsounds.com/collections/loaded-subwoofer-boxes/products/tropo-2x12d4[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Amplification.</p><p></p><p>This will largely depend on which subwoofer you select (as in duals or single). That said, this unit is by far the best value out there currently, and you can dictate the output using the gain controls on both the amp and the DSP. It's such a good deal, not going to bother with other options.</p><p></p><p>Since all the subs I've listed can be rewired to 4 ohms, this amp will output close to 2000 watts at 4 ohms, runs cooler at 4 ohms, has its highest efficiency and damping factor (woofer control) ability at 4 ohms, just a great way to get the most out of the setup and keep things running cool and effecient. Soundigital EVO 6 3000.1 (2-ohm version)</p><p></p><p>$170.00</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRWCFFCC/?tag=caraudiocom-20[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Amplifier for the front 2-way components and the rear fill: 1 amp for all; using 2-ohm fronts gives you 200x2 for the front midbass and 100 x 4 at 4 ohms for the rear fill and the tweeters. $260.00</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H12GMLZQ/?tag=caraudiocom-20[/URL]</p><p></p><p></p><p>I don't see a lot of extras that will also be needed, such as deadening/installation materials and wiring; labor is a whole notha thing.</p><p></p><p>Sound treatments are a must and essential (even in a quiet EV):</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLWRHD9S/?tag=caraudiocom-20[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Can't beat this. $40.00 for 36 sq ft - and they offer a first-time discount of 10% so get two!</p><p></p><p>1 for $36.00, two for $72.00</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.repurposedmaterialsinc.com/sound-proofing/butyl-sound-deadener-9-pack/[/URL]</p><p></p><p>You can figure at least another $150.00 to $300.00 for wiring, cables, etc.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doxquzme, post: 8925064, member: 689267"] I would say that your selections are nice equipment, by and large, but unless you are bound to purchase from Crutchfield, better options exist. Given the vehicle, I'd look for very efficient models. Example: Start with a simple DSP (that will take high-level OEM speaker leads) so you can make up the difference in cost by negating the need for speakers with crossovers. This is out of stock everywhere because it's an excellent performer and the cost is very reasonable. $155.00 [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.eastcaraudio.net/products/down4sound-d4s-xp28-dsp-2-in-8-out-copy?_pos=1&_sid=69c32bb26&_ss=r[/URL] Front 6.5" component Speakers: 2 or 4 ohm depending on the amp (see below) $150.00 (2 ohm version): [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.cdtaudio.com/cdtnew22/products/components/woofers/midwoofers/cle6.php[/URL] Tweeters: $62.00 to $100.00 Good $62.00 pair: [URL unfurl="true"]https://hepaking.com/index.php/en/car-audio/detail/toyota/sb14st-c000-4-sb-acoustics?srsltid=AfmBOoqO3hCcIylU9RxXFQKucY7uuRTXFoPF3H3qXpvf_U_gKPfbD7-O[/URL] Better $100 pair [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.cdtaudio.com/cdtnew22/products/components/tweeters/drt26s.p[/URL] - OR - Best $100.00 [URL unfurl="true"]https://stevens.audio/blank/ols/products/sa1[/URL] Also best if you can actually find them in stock anywhere: $86.00 [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/auto-tweeters/seas-prestige-27tffnc/g-h1396-1-textile-dome-tweeter/[/URL] Rear fill. This is not necessary but nice if you like to have the ability to play for a full or partially occupied car. Since you will have the ability to EQ them with the DSP, I'd focus on full range and efficiency; a 2-way is not needed. Set the DSP response for 80 to 3k as the goal. This will allow you to enjoy the rear fill without drawing the front stage too far back $43.00 shipped [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09T3S3DP4/?tag=caraudiocom-20[/URL] To keep the budget aligned without compromising the sound quality or output, go with a prefab-loaded sub from CT Sounds. Single 12 (W/first time buyer 11% discount) $196.00 [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.ctsounds.com/collections/loaded-subwoofer-boxes/products/tropo-1x12d2[/URL] And preferably if you have the room - dual 10" $285.00 [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.ctsounds.com/collections/loaded-subwoofer-boxes/products/tropo-2x10d4[/URL] And absolutely if you have the room and the budget: $339.00 [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.ctsounds.com/collections/loaded-subwoofer-boxes/products/tropo-2x12d4[/URL] Amplification. This will largely depend on which subwoofer you select (as in duals or single). That said, this unit is by far the best value out there currently, and you can dictate the output using the gain controls on both the amp and the DSP. It's such a good deal, not going to bother with other options. Since all the subs I've listed can be rewired to 4 ohms, this amp will output close to 2000 watts at 4 ohms, runs cooler at 4 ohms, has its highest efficiency and damping factor (woofer control) ability at 4 ohms, just a great way to get the most out of the setup and keep things running cool and effecient. Soundigital EVO 6 3000.1 (2-ohm version) $170.00 [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRWCFFCC/?tag=caraudiocom-20[/URL] Amplifier for the front 2-way components and the rear fill: 1 amp for all; using 2-ohm fronts gives you 200x2 for the front midbass and 100 x 4 at 4 ohms for the rear fill and the tweeters. $260.00 [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H12GMLZQ/?tag=caraudiocom-20[/URL] I don't see a lot of extras that will also be needed, such as deadening/installation materials and wiring; labor is a whole notha thing. Sound treatments are a must and essential (even in a quiet EV): [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLWRHD9S/?tag=caraudiocom-20[/URL] Can't beat this. $40.00 for 36 sq ft - and they offer a first-time discount of 10% so get two! 1 for $36.00, two for $72.00 [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.repurposedmaterialsinc.com/sound-proofing/butyl-sound-deadener-9-pack/[/URL] You can figure at least another $150.00 to $300.00 for wiring, cables, etc. [/QUOTE]
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