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<blockquote data-quote="Doxquzme" data-source="post: 8923858" data-attributes="member: 689267"><p>That works too.</p><p></p><p>I ALWAYS run new wire and leave the factory wire and connectors intact, which makes it easy to put the OEM stuff back in should you sell the car.</p><p></p><p>This is the OFC copper wire I run to components and coaxial speakers.</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLXYM8WD/?tag=caraudiocom-20[/URL]</p><p></p><p>This is a good buy on OFC copper wire for the subs.</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLTMKRY8/?tag=caraudiocom-20[/URL]</p><p></p><p>If you want to keep all the infotainment and steering wheel functions with the new head unit, you'll need some specialized harnesses from Meastro and iDatalink. Check with Crutchfield as to what you'll need, then check with me if you decide to go this route. I have a couple of items like the Meastro RR left over from my daughter's build, and could save you a good amount of money since they are vehicle-specific.</p><p></p><p>As for speakers, also have a pair of the Mobile ES 6x9 coaxials from that build (normally $275 to $350 a pair) that I'd drop for $200.00.</p><p></p><p>The front components would be the Sony Mobile ES-162ES - they'll set you back around $350- $400 a pair, but this particular Sony lineup is superb-sounding gear.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/306890820772?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&customid=link&campid=5335951755&toolid=20001&mkevt=1" target="_blank">Sony Mobile ES XS-162ES</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/306890820772?_skw=sony+xs-162es&epid=13047066760&itmmeta=01KR930Y9HBYMX1JGYQ65P355Q&hash=item47741e4ca4:g:ktEAAeSwA7pp5S89&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA0GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xDX3zUUqw7Um%2FSsEmgVJhaHsqAwOv9ExACS4NZjA9ZJ5k3twxmhgaGoVDFoxxnui9M8by5RWBZAHOvnFL1Hb7kpDUa9BpbcYRqjOtUqiC6qn8QszX5aQLaHNxvrRzQNkDSZMy5ZhKcK3pxxjbqVUQSqNxeCrWpFpnngL5g5kQyeofpZ7X1QpW0hy8SfiKpWY%2Bt4rlGBDKRZDFGMy9bNMN%2BFs%2BgsUMcPNr7U7h3eTsEATj9PNe1LbQwkKEV5sgj0kZA%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5Dlg6PCZw" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.com/itm/306890820772?_skw=sony+xs-162es&epid=13047066760&itmmeta=01KR930Y9HBYMX1JGYQ65P355Q&hash=item47741e4ca4:g:ktEAAeSwA7pp5S89&itmprp=enc:AQALAAAA0GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xDX3zUUqw7Um/SsEmgVJhaHsqAwOv9ExACS4NZjA9ZJ5k3twxmhgaGoVDFoxxnui9M8by5RWBZAHOvnFL1Hb7kpDUa9BpbcYRqjOtUqiC6qn8QszX5aQLaHNxvrRzQNkDSZMy5ZhKcK3pxxjbqVUQSqNxeCrWpFpnngL5g5kQyeofpZ7X1QpW0hy8SfiKpWY+t4rlGBDKRZDFGMy9bNMN+Fs+gsUMcPNr7U7h3eTsEATj9PNe1LbQwkKEV5sgj0kZA=|tkp:Bk9SR5Dlg6PCZw</a></p><p></p><p>Check with [USER=694532]@Sakekura[/USER] for reference, he purchased the 6.5" coaxials we didn't use as we went with the components up front instead.</p><h4></h4><p></p><p>As for an amplifier, a couple of options.</p><p>The Recoil RED1800.5 is the budget king in 5-channel amps, and it's a decent amplifier. 140 x 4 and 1280 watts x 1 at 1 ohm, hard to beat for the money.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZ8882ZD/?tag=caraudiocom-20" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZ8882ZD/?tag=caraudiocom-20</a> </p><p>A step up (and worth the extra) would be the CT Sounds CT-1500.5 D, with a first-time or email sign-up, 11% off, and since I was going there for a pair of loaded 12's, a contender for sure. $239.00</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.ctsounds.com/products/ct-1500-5d[/URL]</p><p></p><p>And this to complement, same 11% discount, $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>At $1180.00 so far, that leaves $1320.00 left for the head unit, adapters and wiring, sound deadening, and other installation items needed. </p><p></p><p>This would be a pretty significant system and still fits both the budget and the stock electrical system.</p><p></p><p>Crutchfield has some good deals on Kenwood digital multimedia and CD/DVD head units, and so does eBay. Just depends on whether or not you play CDs/DVDs or not.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doxquzme, post: 8923858, member: 689267"] That works too. I ALWAYS run new wire and leave the factory wire and connectors intact, which makes it easy to put the OEM stuff back in should you sell the car. This is the OFC copper wire I run to components and coaxial speakers. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLXYM8WD/?tag=caraudiocom-20[/URL] This is a good buy on OFC copper wire for the subs. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLTMKRY8/?tag=caraudiocom-20[/URL] If you want to keep all the infotainment and steering wheel functions with the new head unit, you'll need some specialized harnesses from Meastro and iDatalink. Check with Crutchfield as to what you'll need, then check with me if you decide to go this route. I have a couple of items like the Meastro RR left over from my daughter's build, and could save you a good amount of money since they are vehicle-specific. As for speakers, also have a pair of the Mobile ES 6x9 coaxials from that build (normally $275 to $350 a pair) that I'd drop for $200.00. The front components would be the Sony Mobile ES-162ES - they'll set you back around $350- $400 a pair, but this particular Sony lineup is superb-sounding gear. [URL='https://www.ebay.com/itm/306890820772?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&customid=link&campid=5335951755&toolid=20001&mkevt=1']Sony Mobile ES XS-162ES[/URL] [URL='https://www.ebay.com/itm/306890820772?_skw=sony+xs-162es&epid=13047066760&itmmeta=01KR930Y9HBYMX1JGYQ65P355Q&hash=item47741e4ca4:g:ktEAAeSwA7pp5S89&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA0GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xDX3zUUqw7Um%2FSsEmgVJhaHsqAwOv9ExACS4NZjA9ZJ5k3twxmhgaGoVDFoxxnui9M8by5RWBZAHOvnFL1Hb7kpDUa9BpbcYRqjOtUqiC6qn8QszX5aQLaHNxvrRzQNkDSZMy5ZhKcK3pxxjbqVUQSqNxeCrWpFpnngL5g5kQyeofpZ7X1QpW0hy8SfiKpWY%2Bt4rlGBDKRZDFGMy9bNMN%2BFs%2BgsUMcPNr7U7h3eTsEATj9PNe1LbQwkKEV5sgj0kZA%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5Dlg6PCZw'][/URL] Check with [USER=694532]@Sakekura[/USER] for reference, he purchased the 6.5" coaxials we didn't use as we went with the components up front instead. [HEADING=3][/HEADING] As for an amplifier, a couple of options. The Recoil RED1800.5 is the budget king in 5-channel amps, and it's a decent amplifier. 140 x 4 and 1280 watts x 1 at 1 ohm, hard to beat for the money. [URL]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZ8882ZD/?tag=caraudiocom-20[/URL] A step up (and worth the extra) would be the CT Sounds CT-1500.5 D, with a first-time or email sign-up, 11% off, and since I was going there for a pair of loaded 12's, a contender for sure. $239.00 [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.ctsounds.com/products/ct-1500-5d[/URL] And this to complement, same 11% discount, $339.00: [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.ctsounds.com/collections/loaded-subwoofer-boxes/products/tropo-2x12d4[/URL] At $1180.00 so far, that leaves $1320.00 left for the head unit, adapters and wiring, sound deadening, and other installation items needed. This would be a pretty significant system and still fits both the budget and the stock electrical system. Crutchfield has some good deals on Kenwood digital multimedia and CD/DVD head units, and so does eBay. Just depends on whether or not you play CDs/DVDs or not. [/QUOTE]
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