Need help choosing components, sub and sub amp

[JohnBauder]

I want to upgrade the audio in my Dodge Magnum sport wagon.

All I have so far is a 4 channel amp, Precision Power BA1600.4

RMS Power Rating:

4 ohms: 130 watts x 4 chan.

2 ohms: 200 watts x 4 chan.

Bridged, 4 ohms: 400 watts x 2 chan.

I will probably be getting a Pioneer HU.

I have a very low budget so I would like to find the best 6.5" components I can get for around $150. I listen mostly to classic rock and R&B, rockabilly (often the recording quality is low) and country western. I like crisp clear highs (bright?). I was thinking about these:

Alpine Type-R SPR-60C

NVX XSP65

Image Dynamics Ctx65cs

Pioneer TS-D1730C These Pioneers are the cheapest of the bunch but I did have the D series

coaxials in an earlier car and liked the tweeters.

For the sub I've been considering 1 or 2 JBL GT5s 12" in a sealed box. I think I could run 1 off 2 of the 4 channels of the above amp. I'm not sure what I need in a sub. I want SQ and I want enough volume for it to sound natural with the fronts. I'm not a huge bass guy but I like to hear what was recorded at that volume.

Would love all comments and suggestions.

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[ashren315]

If you want bright highs, go with a set that has metal dome tweeters. You probably will not want to aim them on axis though as metal dome tweets can be very harsh if not tuned correctly.

 

[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

Close to that price is CDT CL-61. We have a set in stock. They and any other component set are going to require adapter brackets to complete the installation properly in your vehicle. We've got that covered as well.

 

[Niloy]

Check out this for better subwoofer..

5 BEST CAR SUBWOOFER UNDER 500$ | MUST READ - Car Music Lab

 

[JohnBauder]

I just bought a head unit and front speakers.

Here is what I have so far:

HU:

Pioneer FH-X731BT - http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130X731...FH-X731BT.html

Front Speakers:

Image Dynamics CTX65CS - 6.5" - CTX65CS - Image Dynamics 6.5" Component Speaker System

Precision Power BA1600.4 specs (4 channel amp)

RMS Power Rating:

4 ohms: 130 watts x 4 chan.

2 ohms: 200 watts x 4 chan.

Bridged, 4 ohms: 400 watts x 2 chan.

I plan to buy 1 or 2 JBL GT5s 12" for a DIY sealed box - 1ft^3 each. I want to run them off 2 channels bridged on the PPI amp - 400W RMS @ 4ohm. Each sub is rated for 275W RMS. If I run 1 JBL it would have lots of headroom. If I run 2 it would only have 72% of maximum power. Is 72% enough? Would you recommend 1 or 2?

 

[Papermaker85 5,000+ posts]

the CDTs are actually decent for the money. so are the image dynamics. i believe in supporting small brick and mortar shops like trumpet.

one it helps out small business and 2 excellent customer service..

 

[Papermaker85 5,000+ posts]

I just bought a head unit and front speakers.
Here is what I have so far:

HU:

Pioneer FH-X731BT - http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130X731...FH-X731BT.html

Front Speakers:

Image Dynamics CTX65CS - 6.5" - CTX65CS - Image Dynamics 6.5" Component Speaker System

Precision Power BA1600.4 specs (4 channel amp)

RMS Power Rating:

4 ohms: 130 watts x 4 chan.

2 ohms: 200 watts x 4 chan.

Bridged, 4 ohms: 400 watts x 2 chan.

I plan to buy 1 or 2 JBL GT5s 12" for a DIY sealed box - 1ft^3 each. I want to run them off 2 channels bridged on the PPI amp - 400W RMS @ 4ohm. Each sub is rated for 275W RMS. If I run 1 JBL it would have lots of headroom. If I run 2 it would only have 72% of maximum power. Is 72% enough? Would you recommend 1 or 2?

two will give you noticeably more output vs 1 with that amount of power.

 

[JohnBauder]

Today I ordered two JBL GT5-12Ds. I have a sealed box that is 1.0 cubic feet per chamber. The optimum volume is 1.1. How much polyfil do you think I should add.