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<blockquote data-quote="SQ is my deal" data-source="post: 7487284" data-attributes="member: 636233"><p>Well that's a huge post with a lot of variables to ask for advice on, but I'm actually doing the same thing right now, so I'll let you know what I am doing. I figured roughly $1200 since that's what the "premium sound" option cost on my car that I declined since you can build something much better for less. (It may creep above the $$ a bit) I'm doing a budget SQ build, but I've been into car audio for almost 17 years, so I'm not comepletely new to this. I've been out of it for a couple years though and some things have changed for sure.</p><p></p><p>So far I've decided on (after much research):</p><p></p><p>-Alpine head unit, probably the CDA-117 (I was looking for something with 3 sets of RCAs and 4v pre's with 24bit dac's and time alignment..plus I've always liked Alpine)</p><p></p><p>-Kicker 4 gauge ofc wire and dist. blocks (From what I can tell Kicker, Rockford, Stinger and knukonceptz have the best wire, copper only for me)</p><p></p><p>-RE 10" *** D2 Subwoofer run in 4ohm in prebuilt ported box with an appropriate volume (Custom will blow the budget)</p><p></p><p>-36sq ft. Stinger Roadkill deadener (I'd always allow some of the budget for this important part)</p><p></p><p>-Sundown Audio SAX-1200D run in 4ohm (bought used)</p><p></p><p>Still need to decide on RCA's, 4 channel amp for mains and component set. I'm leaning towards either Alpine PDX or Soundstream Ref series for the 4 channel amp, and maybe Helix for a 6.5" component set and rear coaxials. I think installation is key, as long as you install it well, you can make anything sound pretty good. Installing it yourself will save you much money for your budget as well and allow you to get a better system. Good luck on your choices!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SQ is my deal, post: 7487284, member: 636233"] Well that's a huge post with a lot of variables to ask for advice on, but I'm actually doing the same thing right now, so I'll let you know what I am doing. I figured roughly $1200 since that's what the "premium sound" option cost on my car that I declined since you can build something much better for less. (It may creep above the $$ a bit) I'm doing a budget SQ build, but I've been into car audio for almost 17 years, so I'm not comepletely new to this. I've been out of it for a couple years though and some things have changed for sure. So far I've decided on (after much research): -Alpine head unit, probably the CDA-117 (I was looking for something with 3 sets of RCAs and 4v pre's with 24bit dac's and time alignment..plus I've always liked Alpine) -Kicker 4 gauge ofc wire and dist. blocks (From what I can tell Kicker, Rockford, Stinger and knukonceptz have the best wire, copper only for me) -RE 10" *** D2 Subwoofer run in 4ohm in prebuilt ported box with an appropriate volume (Custom will blow the budget) -36sq ft. Stinger Roadkill deadener (I'd always allow some of the budget for this important part) -Sundown Audio SAX-1200D run in 4ohm (bought used) Still need to decide on RCA's, 4 channel amp for mains and component set. I'm leaning towards either Alpine PDX or Soundstream Ref series for the 4 channel amp, and maybe Helix for a 6.5" component set and rear coaxials. I think installation is key, as long as you install it well, you can make anything sound pretty good. Installing it yourself will save you much money for your budget as well and allow you to get a better system. Good luck on your choices! [/QUOTE]
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