Help with setup please?

[jboss25 10+ year member]

Hey guys. I am new to this forum and to car audio. I have always been into music and have a 2001 audi a4 quattro 4" factory stereo system not bose.

I want a new sound system but a very specific. I have so far kicker ks400 and 600 or ks500 and 600. (not sure I have to check the boxes). They are brand new so I know they work. I want a sound system that has a nice bump but doesnt shake the car and can last long so I don't have to change parts in years. I don't know if anyone is familiar with the factory stereo setup for a 2007-2011 camry. Like the bump I like but I notice it breaks crackle noises if too high and I don't want that. I do like to blast music but just to the point where i only here it if im sitting down and if im driving a bit down. Its hard to explain.

I was thinking of getting a 10" sub mono amp and a 4 channel amp to handle the speakers. Idk about 2 10" subs cause of the trunk space. I do have a lot but I don't want to use it all up.

I want to know any head units that are double din, great gps navigator, great ipod connection (also watch movies) and easy to use. I know there are some that can get apps but I don't know whats great about that. Oh and I was thinking of getting an enclosed sub but I don't know whats the difference so if someone can explain great.

Also I know it may sound kind of dumb but I always wanted to setup a neon light strobe on the sub so when hit its a certain tone it glows and such, does anyone know where I can get one and is it easy to set up?

Lastly I am kind on of a budget. Head unit I don't want to spend more then $700. While for the sub(s) and amps somewhere around $500 would be nice. I am flexible I just really want some input of what to be an eye out or to stay away from.

Like I was thinking of shopping on craigslist for parts ppl might mention but how you know if they really work and stuff you know?

Sorry for such the long detail message, I just really want to get whats good for my car and get to know more about car audio.

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[jboss25 10+ year member]

I found out I have kickers 400 and 500.

Please anyone give me some input?

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[jboss25 10+ year member]

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[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

So, you have $1,200 and want to get a head, amps and subs with it. Is this correct?

 

[jboss25 10+ year member]

Yeah. I wanna get to $1000 but if the money is well worth it then I'll go for $1200. Btw I used to be a dj so I listen to all kinds of song but mainly hiphop rap r&b reggeaton and techno

 

[SicAudio 5,000+ posts]

hmmm 1200 i smell a nice pioneer dvd a good 1kw amp and a 12" sonance in his future lol or 2 12" sa or skars...

 

[jboss25 10+ year member]

well can u tell me which pioneer your talking about. and wont 2 12's be a little too much for my car? like in order to power that i need a bigger amp and like i said i dont want to kill the space in my trunk and u mean a 1 kw mono amp or what

 

[Bumpin' Goalie 10+ year member]

I believe I understand what you're after.

First, for a little added thump a single 10" can be plenty while saving most of your trunk space. IDQ, IA Flatlyne, SSA Dcon, SA-10, Skar VVX all come to mind for subs that can do fine with

Speakers tend to be very personal, I recommend auditioning some wherever you can.

As far as neon lights, there are units that use either a mic or vibration sensors to do that.

Feel free to PM me with any questions.

 

[jboss25 10+ year member]

Ok but where can I buy the neon lights and any advice for head units? Like where should I focus on more to get what I am looking for? any recommendations for a first time aftermarket head unit that does what I want?

 

[jboss25 10+ year member]

Ok here is an update on what I have so far I have kicker ks400 and ks500. Then I am picking up a kicker 10cvr104. I was thinking of getting a 500watt mono amp to power the sub then an 800 watt 4 channel amp to handle my speakers. Is this good or not? Any tips on what to be careful on picking amps. Like can someone explain please the bridging and the 2 and 4 ohm? Do I have to worry about that or no?