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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Doxquzme" data-source="post: 8923701" data-attributes="member: 689267">Dash locations can be very good, actually.Are you familiar with any of the DSP options out there?Are we shooting for a tiny installation footprint, full front and rear sound, differential rear fill, no fill, all front stage, lots of options...So, start at the front. 2-way, 3-way front stage. So for me, I'm primarily the only person in the car, save for a couple of times a year. I'm doing a build right now that has dual systems, front and rear, designed so that I can turn the entire back end off and concentrate on just the front end; it's just me.It's a bit elaborate, and similar setups can be done with the use of DSP processors that have the ability to tune and save multiple playback scenarios. Driver, driver plus passenger seat, plus passenger and rear seats, lots of options there too.I will say this: if you're absolutely new to DSP and are not willing to learn how to use it or are unwilling to pay someone handsomely to do it remotely (starting at around $500 per tune), then let's stick to a decent head unit that can do a lot of that with an included mic that provides you EQ capability and time alignment.If you don't want to replace the head unit, and still want to consider a DSP-controlled setup, there are several options there as well, such as fairly easy, entry-level DSP amplifiers (that are nothing to slouch at, on the contrary) that have built-in DSP from some very respectable manufacturers.Then if I have passengers, bam, flip a switch on, and the 3-way back end goes. I don;t want to tell you what I have tied up in this build, it's embarrassing!2.5k is a respectable budget. 3-way front in would look something like 6.5" midbass in the doors, 2-3.5" mid and tweeters, or a coaxial 3.5" up front in the dash, and a 6.5" in the doors - that's a great option, lifts the stage in front and center of the dash, really great sounding. like a big set of headphones!As for the subs, bass-head or connoisseur of the finer things that SQ can bring to the table, or a little bit of both, like me.What are your music preferences?As long as you've been away from the scene, lots to look at so keep an open mind on brands.I returned to the scene after about 6 years away, before 35 years in home theater and car audio as a hobbyist, PNW Focal rep 94-98, been around the block more than a few times.Welcome to the rabbit hole!</blockquote>

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