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<blockquote data-quote="UnderFire" data-source="post: 7803729" data-attributes="member: 632639"><p>It sounds like you are looking for a more pure sound quality build.</p><p></p><p>My preference when I'm trying to get pure sound quality is single sub set-ups, I'll usually tune around 32-36hz on the box, but a custom box is a must, prefabs will never be right and some can be built just terribly. My favorite budget sound quality sub is the Dayton HF12, but other people have had success with the SSA Dcon series.</p><p></p><p>I would definitely sell the power pack, it isn't necessary for a real system build, an actual 4 channel amp is what you're going to want.</p><p></p><p>I would also drop the front speakers you have already, a coaxial will never give you the mid range response that you are used to from the headphones. You are going to want a component system, decent systems can be had for around 150-200$ as long as you don't want a huge substage that they won't be able to keep up with.</p><p></p><p>As far as amps, there are limitless choices, 3-500W RMS on the sub along with 80-100W RMS on each speaker should make you happy, and can be found easily within budget.</p><p></p><p>You might want to rethink your headunit, the low output voltage may not give you the sound you want with a fully amped system, but if a crossover network or EQ is used, you shouldn't have a problem there.</p><p></p><p>Here's what I would recommend for your system.</p><p></p><p>Front Speakers: <a href="http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_33284_Massive-Audio-CK-5III.html?SearchClickout" target="_blank">Massive Audio CK 5III (CK5III) 5.25" 2-Way CK Stage III Speakers</a> (Unless you can use 6.5" mids.)</p><p></p><p>Full-range amp: <a href="http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_23660_Precision-Power-PPI-S580.4.html" target="_blank">Precision Power PPI S580.4 4-Channel Car Amplifier/Amp (S5804)</a></p><p></p><p>Subwoofer: <a href="http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=295-464" target="_blank">Dayton Audio RSS315HF-4 12" Reference HF Subwoofer 4 Ohm High Fidelity Reference Series 295-464</a></p><p></p><p>Subwoofer Amp: <a href="http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_23657_Precision-Power-PPI-S420.2.html?SearchClickout" target="_blank">Precision Power PPI S420.2 2-Channel Car Amplifier/Amp (S4202)</a></p><p></p><p>If you were to sell the headunit, go with something very good like an Alpine CDA-117, Alpine 9887, Pioneer 9800BT or something along those lines. If you want to keep the 122, pick up some sort of EQ, Crossover or Line Driver to up the voltage to the amps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UnderFire, post: 7803729, member: 632639"] It sounds like you are looking for a more pure sound quality build. My preference when I'm trying to get pure sound quality is single sub set-ups, I'll usually tune around 32-36hz on the box, but a custom box is a must, prefabs will never be right and some can be built just terribly. My favorite budget sound quality sub is the Dayton HF12, but other people have had success with the SSA Dcon series. I would definitely sell the power pack, it isn't necessary for a real system build, an actual 4 channel amp is what you're going to want. I would also drop the front speakers you have already, a coaxial will never give you the mid range response that you are used to from the headphones. You are going to want a component system, decent systems can be had for around 150-200$ as long as you don't want a huge substage that they won't be able to keep up with. As far as amps, there are limitless choices, 3-500W RMS on the sub along with 80-100W RMS on each speaker should make you happy, and can be found easily within budget. You might want to rethink your headunit, the low output voltage may not give you the sound you want with a fully amped system, but if a crossover network or EQ is used, you shouldn't have a problem there. Here's what I would recommend for your system. Front Speakers: [URL="http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_33284_Massive-Audio-CK-5III.html?SearchClickout"]Massive Audio CK 5III (CK5III) 5.25" 2-Way CK Stage III Speakers[/URL] (Unless you can use 6.5" mids.) Full-range amp: [URL="http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_23660_Precision-Power-PPI-S580.4.html"]Precision Power PPI S580.4 4-Channel Car Amplifier/Amp (S5804)[/URL] Subwoofer: [URL="http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=295-464"]Dayton Audio RSS315HF-4 12" Reference HF Subwoofer 4 Ohm High Fidelity Reference Series 295-464[/URL] Subwoofer Amp: [URL="http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_23657_Precision-Power-PPI-S420.2.html?SearchClickout"]Precision Power PPI S420.2 2-Channel Car Amplifier/Amp (S4202)[/URL] If you were to sell the headunit, go with something very good like an Alpine CDA-117, Alpine 9887, Pioneer 9800BT or something along those lines. If you want to keep the 122, pick up some sort of EQ, Crossover or Line Driver to up the voltage to the amps. [/QUOTE]
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