Help with new system

[CWanner73]

I have a 2015 Mustang GT. I recently purchased a 2023 Kia Niro with a Harmon Kardon system which makes my Mustang's system sound like garbage. So I decided to upgrade the system and add wireless carplay. I spoke to my son-in-law who works at a car stereo shop and he recommended a Pioneer head unit and DS18 PRO-X 6.5" Mid-Range Loudspeakers for the doors and back deck. He said that's what the sell the most and they will take a lot of wattage. I did some more research and decided to go with a Dyanavin 8 system. I looked into better DS18 speakers since he can get me a discount and found a PRO 6.5" Neodymium Full-Range speaker, but I am also looking at Kenwood KFC-1696PS in a 2-way. I don't need anything over 100 Watts RMS as I'm really looking to maybe double the factory system power. I am also planning on installing an amp with a 12" ported sub box from my son-in-laws shop since they build them in house and seem to get some really good thump. Looking for recommendations. I'm planning on spending $1500-2000 so I don't want to end up with a system that's loud but crappy quality in the end.

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These come with a 5yr warranty. check out theyre Monthly Sales also.
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I would recommend a Kenwood/JVC ,Sony, Alpine 4v-5v HU with min of 2 RCA Out or 3. I would not put a Pioneer HU in. Pico Fuse issues and they are not made of quality anymore to last.

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4ga wire by the Ft. for ground and supply for both amps. Might look around like @ GP Audio and KnuzKoncepts even.

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I would put Bass Blockers on the rear speakers and keep those speakers on HU power. Plenty brands and different prices to look through on Ebay

 

[HardofWhoring]

Have you talked to him about the electrical? I really want to get deep on this, but lets see how this goes. When you add that amp, you add about a 10 amp draw for every 100watts. 1,000 watts, is about 100 amps. Not sure on what sub you are looking at, but you will also want to get the BIG 3 done, and your factory mustang alternator might not be big enough depending on your amp and sub combo. That head unit is about half the budget, and a quality alternator aftermarket alternator might eat up another quarter of it, unless you have some other upgraded options. Even if you're getting a deal, you should still plan out your entire system before getting anything done, (other than the big 3).