Good budget setup, or just more junk?

[ronjon228 10+ year member]

I've scoured these forums, and many others, to find and build the absolute best budget car audio solution I can with with my very limited income. I've come up with something that I think will be good quality equipment with a great price to boot. Here's the proposed build. Let me know what you guys think.

- Component Set -

Current: Infinity 5000cs Comps

As far as my complaints, I don't really have any outside of the fact that these are 5.25" drivers and just aren't able to keep up with my subs. They've been a great comp set, but the crossovers definitely suffered from being in my doors that have a tendency to leak, causing the screws for the speaker leads to rust. Generally just want something new with more kick.

Proposed (already bought): Phoenix Gold RSD 6.5" Comps

From what I read, these are great comps and the extra driver size should get me the added Hz range I want. Can't wait to get them and try them out.

- Amplifiers -

Current: Visonik V500HC

Again, nothing against this amp. It's been one of my favorites. Pushes my 12's and my component set and sounds great. It's worked flawlessly since I bought it on Ebay YEARS ago and I most likely will keep it as a back up. I just want an A/B for my comps and a D for my subs. Class A/B at 1ohm just draws too much power per watt.

Proposed Comp Amp: Cadence TXA-3002

Proposed Sub Amp: Cadence TXA-750D

These 2 amps give me plenty of power for my comps (150x2) as well as my subs (750x1). Plus I will have the desired A/B and class D for the respective speakers/subs. From what I have read here, Cadence amps are great for those on a budget. Plus, I found a good deal on the TXA-3002.

- Subs -

Current and Keeping: Pioneer 305DVC

Still love these subs. Had them for 3 years and will be keeping them to keep costs down on the new build. I don't really need that much bass response anymore (getting older), but they do just fine with the volume adjusted. Plus they sound great.

Here's the cost rundown:

PG RSD's - $87.00 shipped

Cadence 3002 - $111.99 shipped

Cadence 750D - $135.00 shipped

Pioneer 305DVCx2 - Freebie (paid $140 for the pair years ago)

I'll most likely pull the trigger on this Cadence amp tonight, just have to think about it for a few first. I realize I'm not building anything special, but for a budget setup I think I did great. Just looking for some feedback as I've never used PG comps OR Cadence amps. Anyone in the know, feel free to comment.

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[ronjon228 10+ year member]

Just a little bump and an update.

Talked to Jason over at Cadence and he can get me both amps, the 3004 and the 750d for $250.00 shipped. That includes full warranty service (2 years). To me this sounds great. Any opinions on the value/performance of these Cadence TXA amps?

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Sounds like a nice budget setup.

 

[Slammed 5,000+ posts]

I like those Pioneers

 

[ronjon228 10+ year member]

I like those Pioneers

Me too. I most likely will be going down to 1 of them, and giving the other to my buddy. He helped me do all the amp rack and CarPC fabrication. I'll get some pics of it up soon. I don't really need all that SPL anymore. I've had them hooked up to an old Tsunami 1000D before it fried, man, they were LOUD. Great subs for the money really.

 

[nauc 10+ year member]

im running 2 txa amps, hard to beat for the money/performance/warranty/support