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<blockquote data-quote="WhiteYota" data-source="post: 8356051" data-attributes="member: 664829"><p>Car (well minivan): 2011 Toyota Sienna, Base, 3.5 w/6 speaker system, no sat, no usb, no steering wheel controls.</p><p></p><p>Budget: $3,000ish - components only (HU,Amps,Woofers,DSP?) (wire and misc in separate budget).</p><p></p><p>(took years but I think I have enough for a somewhat good system)</p><p></p><p>What I have somewhat planned:</p><p></p><p>HU - Pioneer AppRadio4</p><p></p><p>Speakers - not decided yet (looking at 6.5 component 2-way sets for front and rear)</p><p></p><p>Amp1 - Ampere Audio 125.4 or Zapco ST-4D</p><p></p><p>Sub Amp - not sure but am leaning for a AA-3800.1</p><p></p><p>Subs - 2x AA Havoc 12" 1ohm DVC (wired for 1ohm) or just 1x 2ohm DVC wired at 1ohm</p><p></p><p>The space I have for a box is roughly 18 x 48 with trying to stay below the rear seats (roughly 32)</p><p></p><p>From what I have figured that gives me about 12-13ish cu ft inside space, using 3/4 mdf. Is this enough space for the 2 Havocs or should I just stick with 1. I would like to stay with 12's, kinda have always had them.</p><p></p><p>Also I was thinking about putting in a Zapco DSP-Z8, but DSP's are new to me. I like the idea of better sound control because most of hu's I have used I don't care for there preset EQ's much and only so much can be controlled by the amp.</p><p></p><p>I am not looking for anything video-wise, have a DD DVD HU in the wife's car and do not ever use it, so whats the point.</p><p></p><p>As far as speakers, I am looking for a good, kinda bright (so to speak, I like good loud clean highs) with mids that are there but not more then the highs.</p><p></p><p>I like the Knu products and after a bunch of searching on these forums I think I made a good choice. 1/0 both power n ground (I don't care for uni-body grounds, too many possibilities for bad grounds and feedback). I looked through their website and decided I would just get everything wire related from them (Power/ground fuse/link blocks, RCA's, batt cable ends, and speaker wire).</p><p></p><p>With the 3800 fused at 350A, I know that the stock 150A alt will not work so I have been looking for a HO alt, but not many places offer one for this, but I did find one here (<a href="http://www.qualitypowerauto.com/item_464/Toyota-Sienna.htm" target="_blank">Toyota Sienna High Output Alternators</a>). Was going to get the 320A. What I am not sure about is reputation of the place. Also I do not plan on spending much time listening while at idle, mostly highway, going with just a XS batt be enough or will I have to add a second one?</p><p></p><p>Where I am not familiar with brands these days (at least higher end), I do understand that it is mostly a preference, I just don't want to spend a lot on sub-par equipment. I know that I could achieve a good sounding system with much, much less but I have been there, done that and want better. I also do not mind buying used, just not refurbed (kind of a preference of mine).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WhiteYota, post: 8356051, member: 664829"] Car (well minivan): 2011 Toyota Sienna, Base, 3.5 w/6 speaker system, no sat, no usb, no steering wheel controls. Budget: $3,000ish - components only (HU,Amps,Woofers,DSP?) (wire and misc in separate budget). (took years but I think I have enough for a somewhat good system) What I have somewhat planned: HU - Pioneer AppRadio4 Speakers - not decided yet (looking at 6.5 component 2-way sets for front and rear) Amp1 - Ampere Audio 125.4 or Zapco ST-4D Sub Amp - not sure but am leaning for a AA-3800.1 Subs - 2x AA Havoc 12" 1ohm DVC (wired for 1ohm) or just 1x 2ohm DVC wired at 1ohm The space I have for a box is roughly 18 x 48 with trying to stay below the rear seats (roughly 32) From what I have figured that gives me about 12-13ish cu ft inside space, using 3/4 mdf. Is this enough space for the 2 Havocs or should I just stick with 1. I would like to stay with 12's, kinda have always had them. Also I was thinking about putting in a Zapco DSP-Z8, but DSP's are new to me. I like the idea of better sound control because most of hu's I have used I don't care for there preset EQ's much and only so much can be controlled by the amp. I am not looking for anything video-wise, have a DD DVD HU in the wife's car and do not ever use it, so whats the point. As far as speakers, I am looking for a good, kinda bright (so to speak, I like good loud clean highs) with mids that are there but not more then the highs. I like the Knu products and after a bunch of searching on these forums I think I made a good choice. 1/0 both power n ground (I don't care for uni-body grounds, too many possibilities for bad grounds and feedback). I looked through their website and decided I would just get everything wire related from them (Power/ground fuse/link blocks, RCA's, batt cable ends, and speaker wire). With the 3800 fused at 350A, I know that the stock 150A alt will not work so I have been looking for a HO alt, but not many places offer one for this, but I did find one here ([URL="http://www.qualitypowerauto.com/item_464/Toyota-Sienna.htm"]Toyota Sienna High Output Alternators[/URL]). Was going to get the 320A. What I am not sure about is reputation of the place. Also I do not plan on spending much time listening while at idle, mostly highway, going with just a XS batt be enough or will I have to add a second one? Where I am not familiar with brands these days (at least higher end), I do understand that it is mostly a preference, I just don't want to spend a lot on sub-par equipment. I know that I could achieve a good sounding system with much, much less but I have been there, done that and want better. I also do not mind buying used, just not refurbed (kind of a preference of mine). [/QUOTE]
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