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<blockquote data-quote="cmac0695" data-source="post: 6677669" data-attributes="member: 619033">Ok, I got it all done!!!&nbsp; I went down to Best Buy because the had a lifetime nationwide guarantee.&nbsp; The installer did a great job.&nbsp; He hooked up the system using a Rockford amp kit that feed to two distribution blocks.&nbsp; One block has a Punch 4-channel amp on it, and a punch 2-channel.&nbsp; The four runs the front mid and tweeter, and the two runs the rear coaxial speakers.&nbsp; The other block has the punch mono running the 10-inch sub, and an AudioControl 6XS.&nbsp; The front comps are in kick panel enclosures (qforms...didn&#039;t have time to fab anything!)&nbsp; Coming from the head unit, is the PAC Audio AOEM-GM24.&nbsp; This puts out a two volt signal to the crossover.I didn&#039;t believe that the Focals could be that bright so I didn&#039;t even think of EQ&#039;ing this setup, but as many have mentioned; they are, and extremely efficient too, so the gain going to them is all the way down.&nbsp; Eventually I will be adding the AudioControl EQS, and replacing the factory head unit with an In-dash Nav unit.&nbsp; Still haven&#039;t decided if I would like the Kenwood 9140 or wait on Alpine Nav units.&nbsp; I am really leaning toward the Kenwood because it has Garmin navigation interface.&nbsp; I am going to add headrest monitors for the kids, so will also be looking for a good A/V distribution to feed A/V signal to from head unit.&nbsp; Not going to do anything fancy, just adding a tv turner, iPod cable.&nbsp; I really like the fact that the Kenwood has 5V pre-outs.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="cmac0695, post: 6677669, member: 619033"] Ok, I got it all done!!! I went down to Best Buy because the had a lifetime nationwide guarantee. The installer did a great job. He hooked up the system using a Rockford amp kit that feed to two distribution blocks. One block has a Punch 4-channel amp on it, and a punch 2-channel. The four runs the front mid and tweeter, and the two runs the rear coaxial speakers. The other block has the punch mono running the 10-inch sub, and an AudioControl 6XS. The front comps are in kick panel enclosures (qforms...didn't have time to fab anything!) Coming from the head unit, is the PAC Audio AOEM-GM24. This puts out a two volt signal to the crossover. I didn't believe that the Focals could be that bright so I didn't even think of EQ'ing this setup, but as many have mentioned; they are, and extremely efficient too, so the gain going to them is all the way down. Eventually I will be adding the AudioControl EQS, and replacing the factory head unit with an In-dash Nav unit. Still haven't decided if I would like the Kenwood 9140 or wait on Alpine Nav units. I am really leaning toward the Kenwood because it has Garmin navigation interface. I am going to add headrest monitors for the kids, so will also be looking for a good A/V distribution to feed A/V signal to from head unit. Not going to do anything fancy, just adding a tv turner, iPod cable. I really like the fact that the Kenwood has 5V pre-outs. [/QUOTE]

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