Escalade ext system

[jsmoov24]

hey guys, take a look below at my future stereo system i want to install. i came into some money and i'm looking to invest $12,000-$14,000. I want a stereo with about 2500-3000 of pure sq sound with the bumpin bass of course. please take a look and let me know what you think, any recommendations, i'm thinking of surround sound as well, any thoughts??

Alpine Products

1. DVD head unit – Alpine IVA-D900

2. CD changer – Alpine CHA-S634 or CHA-1214(12 changer)

3. Sound Processor – Alpine PXA-H700

4. Navigation system – Alpine NVE-N852A

5. TV Tuner – Alpine TCS-V430A

Focal Components

1. 3 way set (fronts) – Focal 165W3

2. 2 way set (rear) – Focal 165W

3. tweeter (center) – Focal Audiom TLR

4. mid-range (center) – Focal Audiom 6W

JL Audio Subwoofers

1. 2 13in subs – JL Audio 13w7

Zapco Amplifiers

1. Zapco C2K 9.0XD

2. Zapco C2K 4.0X

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[cjj2d 10+ year member]

I believe that will run you more than your 2500-3000 range.

But looks like it would do a great job.

 

[BIG_SUPERMAN72 10+ year member]

Alls i got to say is your a pimp for buying a escalade to begin with, the true luxory ride.

Mercury tries to puttem out like Cadiliac but they aint up to par.

 

[jsmoov24]

thanks.. hey what do you think about surround sound? ALpine has that sound processor that I want to install and it has the 5.1 DTS decoders, any suggestions?? also, what type of wiring is good as well as sound deadner?? I figured definitely a new battery, will an alternator be needed and what about a capacitor???

 

[BIG_SUPERMAN72 10+ year member]

I dunno too much about the surround sound. Id just go with some infinitys they sound really clear at all volumes. Get some Tweeters n shit in the headrests. 6x9s in the back. Maybe add some others in driver and passenger seat? BTW can i have some money sence u bought a 60 grand car?

 

[urwhatueati8god 10+ year member]

thanks.. hey what do you think about surround sound? ALpine has that sound processor that I want to install and it has the 5.1 DTS decoders, any suggestions?? also, what type of wiring is good as well as sound deadner?? I figured definitely a new battery, will an alternator be needed and what about a capacitor???

If you go with the Eclipse AVN2454, you get 8 volt balanced line outputs, a nine band equilizer for about the same price, and the MRSP is just $100 more. The 8 volt balanced digital outputs filter out any noice frequencies by eliminating any signal that passes through both the left and right channels and is absolutely crystal, and Eclipse is one of only two companies to do it along with Rockford Fosgate. You can also get the optional Commander which enables you to operate the windows, door locks, and cell phone with just voice recognition for about $600. As far as an alternator, try to go with 250 amps if posible, if not, 200 should do you, and you'll probably want to get a red or yellow cap battery if you do go with the 200. It should be rather easy to find a 250 amp alternator for an Escalade though. The system will consume anywhere between 170-195 watts with just the speakers (I'm sure you knew that being that you're spending all that money though).

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[88k5blazer 10+ year member]

I hate people like u cuz u have so much money to spend on a system! Nah im j/p but seriously that system will be kick *** and yes u will definately need a new battery and alt

 

[BIG_SUPERMAN72 10+ year member]

no shit, we can offer him advice if he buys us new shit. lol

 

[urwhatueati8god 10+ year member]

Alls i got to say is your a pimp for buying a escalade to begin with, the true luxory ride.Mercury tries to puttem out like Cadiliac but they aint up to par.

Yeah. BUT THEY ALL NEED TO BE AVAILABLE IN MANUAL!!! And the Lincoln Navigator is a step above the Mercury. Of course, it doesn't matter, because NEW FORDS ****!//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/verymad.gif.3f39c5c2fd57527b671fad3efdfac756.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/offtopic.gif.470a8b0541c72322a0037f48a8237473.gif

 

[BIG_SUPERMAN72 10+ year member]

Yea i agree. Naviagators n Avaitors (smaller nav version) arent as bad. As Fords lame excuse to make a luxury car. I got a Ford gas is 2.05$ a gallon. My Hog sux up my cash.

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

For that money, you should be looking at Dynaudio speakers as well as Macrom and a few other really high-end brands. Money is not much of a concern, obviously. I would try to match the center channel as closely as possible to the front left and right speakers.

The 8V balanced outputs might sound good on paper, but really aren't needed. Not all amps will accept the balanced signal, and 8V will overdrive most input stages, even with the gain at min. BTW, balanced inputs compare the pos and neg sides of the RCA input and not the left and right. Anything that is the same on the pos and neg of the same input must be noise and it is eliminated. Balanced signals are generally not needed in the car. It takes AC to induce noise in AC and there is not a high current AC source in you car that would pose a noise problem. Most noise problems in car audio are caused by bad grounds on one or more components, not noise induced into the signal transmission cables.

Depending on the volume at which you listen to the system, it is not likely that you will need more than a 150A alt. If you really crank it, you might want a bit more. The battery is not a major concern as long as the alt is up to snuff.

 

[jsmoov24]

thanks for the added feedback... i figured i would definitely have to change the battery, wasn't sure about the alt though. i have to check how many amps the factory default has. hey take a look at this link: http://forum.sounddomain.com/forum/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=5;t=007801

how would this principle apply in my case?? would i still have to swap the alternator?? as far as the subs, any other suggestions?? IDMAX, RE XXX's???