Buying a new sub

[MrCricket 10+ year member]

Ok, first off, I am trying to keep my budget as low as possible (highschool student).

Right now I have a 97 Ford Escort, with a Kenwood KDC-X579 head unit powering infinity reference speakers. I want to add a bit of low end to my system, and I am going for SQ over SPL.

Here is what I am looking at right now:

Infinity Kappa 100.3DVC (~$95)

JBL BP-150.1 (150w@2ohms) ($60)

Q-Logic QLH-.6510SE Subwoofer Enclosure ($55)

10-Gauge Streets wires wiring ($25)

DIN Headunit removal tools ($5)

Shipping ($12)

This brings my total to about $250, all going through car domain. I figure I can wire the Kappa for 2 ohms since it is a dual voice coil.

Since this will be my first time ever installing anything car audio related, and my first time buying subs, I was wondering if any of you have any suggestions or tips for me. Have any of you had any experience with any of these items, and is there a way I could bring the price down?

Thanks a bunch

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[vosschs 5,000+ posts]

go to wall mart and get the wiring kit, they sell schose 4 gauge for like 20 bucks, and the head unit tool for like 3

 

[aphinney 10+ year member]

Agree^^^^^

 

[MrCricket 10+ year member]

Ok, but other than that, does it seem like a solid system for a first timer?