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<blockquote data-quote="TheCurator" data-source="post: 8891419" data-attributes="member: 693147"><p>Ill try to keep this short as possible since it'll be long anyway, but I'm looking to install a system in my 2010 Subaru Forester and its been roughly 10 years since I've done an install, so I'm hoping to make a shopping list and checklist to make it as simple as possible. I'm aiming for more of a Sound quality build over an SPL, but id still like to feel a hit in the gut when i throw on some dubstep tunes. Ill also try to go in order / group together how id go about the build since id chip away at it over the course of 6 months or so, and would like to keep the price as low as possible, however the goal isnt a budget build so im willing to spend extra here or there</p><p></p><p>Phase One - Electrical Prep</p><p>1. AMG battery (taking recommendations, my only experience with one is a yellowtop. Did the job.)</p><p>2. New alt. ( I'm sure this will be dependent on the following build but ideally id like to not run a new Alt if i don't need to.</p><p>3. Big Three (Self explanatory) </p><p></p><p>Phase 2 - In between before final run </p><p>4. Head unit. Im open to ideas but my only experience is with an old kenwood. Navigation controls would be cool but if that comes with extra work for installation, well not worry about that, to me having time alignment controls is more important from the HU. Ill only be running a front stage and a sub amp so i need 2 RCA minimum if i recall correctly. </p><p></p><p>5. Door deadener - Never tried it, so would like to run some in both doors to see what's up. </p><p></p><p>Phase 3 - The main run </p><p>6. 6.5 Component Speakers - I used to run Polk DB 6501s and loved them, so id say anything a step up from those id be happy with </p><p> - Id prefer the tweeters fit behind the stock tweet grill simply because when i did ,y old build, the did not.... and i ghetto rigged them since im not experienced in making my own tweeter pods / door panels. </p><p></p><p>7.. Speaker Amp. - b2 quatro is what I'm experienced with, so something that sounds as clean as that amp did. (Ive seen they are discontinued these days otherwise id buy one again) </p><p></p><p>8. Subs - Im eyeing some Sundown SA-10s but debating going for some nice 8s? Ill mainly be playing metal and dubstep so i want the bass to be accurate. I've only ever ran 12s before. </p><p></p><p>9. Sub amp - Im thinking of running around 1k through the subs (500 a piece) so thats really my goal. I used to run a JBL 1400 and that thing set alarms off, so thats not exactly the goal with this build </p><p></p><p>10. Box - will probably make a thread once this one dies and the subs are known, i have a roughly outline for it, i just need someone to properly design it and possibly build it. </p><p></p><p>Extras : This is where ive seen all the fun stuff i didnt know existed because of youtube, so if anything extra comes to mind to help make this simple, lets do it. Ive seen people have some crazy battery terminal sets that look like they make car audio a breeze. </p><p></p><p>I know ill need to calculate the amount of 0Guage wire and 16 guage for speakers if im recalling correctly to make the runs for everything, are those correct sizes? </p><p></p><p>also back in the day i recall amping my speakers to behind the HU, but im curious / almost positive i can just amp straight into the speaker right? saving me from a removal while building this. </p><p></p><p>Ill try to check back and answer any questions or thoughts tonight but it may be a day before i return. </p><p></p><p>thanks in advanced and i really hope i didnt miss anything</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TheCurator, post: 8891419, member: 693147"] Ill try to keep this short as possible since it'll be long anyway, but I'm looking to install a system in my 2010 Subaru Forester and its been roughly 10 years since I've done an install, so I'm hoping to make a shopping list and checklist to make it as simple as possible. I'm aiming for more of a Sound quality build over an SPL, but id still like to feel a hit in the gut when i throw on some dubstep tunes. Ill also try to go in order / group together how id go about the build since id chip away at it over the course of 6 months or so, and would like to keep the price as low as possible, however the goal isnt a budget build so im willing to spend extra here or there Phase One - Electrical Prep 1. AMG battery (taking recommendations, my only experience with one is a yellowtop. Did the job.) 2. New alt. ( I'm sure this will be dependent on the following build but ideally id like to not run a new Alt if i don't need to. 3. Big Three (Self explanatory) Phase 2 - In between before final run 4. Head unit. Im open to ideas but my only experience is with an old kenwood. Navigation controls would be cool but if that comes with extra work for installation, well not worry about that, to me having time alignment controls is more important from the HU. Ill only be running a front stage and a sub amp so i need 2 RCA minimum if i recall correctly. 5. Door deadener - Never tried it, so would like to run some in both doors to see what's up. Phase 3 - The main run 6. 6.5 Component Speakers - I used to run Polk DB 6501s and loved them, so id say anything a step up from those id be happy with - Id prefer the tweeters fit behind the stock tweet grill simply because when i did ,y old build, the did not.... and i ghetto rigged them since im not experienced in making my own tweeter pods / door panels. 7.. Speaker Amp. - b2 quatro is what I'm experienced with, so something that sounds as clean as that amp did. (Ive seen they are discontinued these days otherwise id buy one again) 8. Subs - Im eyeing some Sundown SA-10s but debating going for some nice 8s? Ill mainly be playing metal and dubstep so i want the bass to be accurate. I've only ever ran 12s before. 9. Sub amp - Im thinking of running around 1k through the subs (500 a piece) so thats really my goal. I used to run a JBL 1400 and that thing set alarms off, so thats not exactly the goal with this build 10. Box - will probably make a thread once this one dies and the subs are known, i have a roughly outline for it, i just need someone to properly design it and possibly build it. Extras : This is where ive seen all the fun stuff i didnt know existed because of youtube, so if anything extra comes to mind to help make this simple, lets do it. Ive seen people have some crazy battery terminal sets that look like they make car audio a breeze. I know ill need to calculate the amount of 0Guage wire and 16 guage for speakers if im recalling correctly to make the runs for everything, are those correct sizes? also back in the day i recall amping my speakers to behind the HU, but im curious / almost positive i can just amp straight into the speaker right? saving me from a removal while building this. Ill try to check back and answer any questions or thoughts tonight but it may be a day before i return. thanks in advanced and i really hope i didnt miss anything [/QUOTE]
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