Help me assemble my next system!

[Suicide Bobb 5,000+ posts]

I am about to sell my car, which means I am about to get a Bronco. I should have some money left over, most of which will go straight to audio. I am hoping to have around $1000 spending money. Here is a short list of the specifics of what I am going to get/use:

1 pair of Image Dynamics CD1-Pro's (mounted in dash

1 Atomic Apocalypse X 18" D2 (I need to buy the recone kit, about $130)

Big 3 with 1/0 gauge

Memphis Baby Belle (for speakers)

Fatmat

Eclipse 8v deck (unsure of model #)

There is a lot of stuff that I am unsure about, so here's that list:

Rear speakers (do I also need door speakers, or will the CD1's work?)

Battery(s)

# of runs of 1/0 gauge power + ground

Box for APX18 (current box is only 3/4" thick, and box is about 4.4cf)

Amp for APX18

Sound Quality sub

Amp for SQ sub (will run remote wires from APX amp and SQ amp to dash mounted switches for those times when I would rather have SQ then SPL)

I'm sure I'm missing something but I'll add in more as I think of it. The stuff I'm least sure about would be the rear speakers, battery(s), box, and 1/0 gauge runs. I favor used equipment, because my goal is quality on a budget. An amp for the APX that pops to mind would be an MB Quart Discus 2000.1, since it has been benched at 1700@2ohms (stable to 1 ohm). I'm considering an FI SSD 10" for the SQ sub, powered by something like a PPI art series amp.

If someone would run down the "unsure of" list and give me some direction towards what I should get (keeping quality on a budget in mind), I would really appreciate it. I'm not looking for something from the likes of Crunch, Kenwood, Pioneer, or anything like that (there are exceptions though, so don't rule them out). What I mean is I'm not looking to power my sub with a 4000 watt crunch or boss amp or anything like that. The MB Quart amps are probably passing grade as far as my wants go. And when it comes to the rear speakers, think along the lines of Focal, Diamond, or even Rainbow. Just whatever is worth the cash spent.

Again, I just want some ideas, so don't take anything too seriously. Don't offer me to buy your stuff; I will begin buying equipment after I get my Bronco. Links to used stuff for sale as a reference would be great though.

Thanks for any help, and let me know if I need to clarify anything!

-Dylan

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[Suicide Bobb 5,000+ posts]

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[bugflipper 10+ year member]

IMHO you need to complete the front stage with door speakers or kick panels. If on a tight budget look into cadence. If you are able to go with focal all the better. Rears are not extremely important if you can get good imaging from the front.

Sub, Parts-Express.com: Parts-Express.com: or DIYCable.com : Intro DIYCable.com : Intro no question for sq. The daytons are straight up sq the diycable are as accurate just more spl. Of coarse there is always Image Dynamice, RE, Eclipse or JL w7 if the pockets are deep. Not sure where that 18 fits in. If looking for SQ DIYCable.com : Intro never heard it though.

1/0 is wanted for the big 3 to keep the amp fed. Box, sealed for best SQ. Slot ported and tuned to around 26 hz for more sql than sq. Sorry can't help on the amp. I use mainly tube and old school HCCA.

 

[Suicide Bobb 5,000+ posts]

Yes, tube...that's what I should get for my sq amp

 

[Suicide Bobb 5,000+ posts]

And yeah, that Dayton Titanic 12 looks about right...I would love the Tempest, but it is $100 more so...

Do people ever sell used Titanics on here?

 

[Horsemanwill 10+ year member]

if you plan on using the horn you better make sure you have an efficent midbass to keep up with it. thats one of the most important factors when using horns. also the horns go under the dash not in the dash. depending on the HU you are gonna need some type of processing for the system also. something with a good eq.

 

[bugflipper 10+ year member]

Sorry can't link up on the cell phone. dIyma.com may have some on the classifieds from time to time. They will usually list as daytons. Noticed those little suckers really went up,used to be $80. They are good though that 12 will be more accurate than most 10s out there. They are not extremely efficient, but the volume can be acceptable with only 250-300 watts.

Good Luck

 

[Suicide Bobb 5,000+ posts]

Yeah...I'm running my Type R off the sub channel of my Memphis 16-mch600 (baby Belle) at 2 ohms, which is only 200wrms. I find that to be plenty enough for a sound quality setup, if even overpowering. Mind you, I'm running some pretty decent speakers too. I think that Dayton will suit the sq setup perfectly //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Suicide Bobb 5,000+ posts]

if you plan on using the horn you better make sure you have an efficent midbass to keep up with it. thats one of the most important factors when using horns. also the horns go under the dash not in the dash. depending on the HU you are gonna need some type of processing for the system also. something with a good eq.

Yep...or I can just turn the gain down on the channels powering the horns (if possible). I am about to get an eclipse deck, and it has 8v preouts, so I wouldn't be surprised if it had a fancy eq as well...We'll see!