Need help with Full Audio Setup

[Xero]

Hey guys I just signed up because I have no idea about what really is the best quality for the buck for car audio. I'm looking to run a double din touchscreen, maybe something like this: Amazon.com: Alpine IVE-W535HD 6.1" Double Din In-Dash Touchscreen Receiver Car Stereo Radio With Bluetooth: Car Electronics I want a system where I can connect my phone or laptop over bluetooth for music and calls. I do also prefer touchscreen with ability to hook in a back up camera. Ideally it would also have a USB input. CD/DVD playback isn't a necessity but would be favored.

As far as speakers, subs and amps go I have no clue. I have gotten great praise from a local shop towards rockford fosgate systems. Also the local best buy suggests infinity speakers and a kicker sub and amp. Then on amazon the best sounding reviews are more around Kenwood. Any help with what to pick as well as why these reviewers are picking them would be very helpful. I do know I want 12 inch subs and speaker sizes are 6 X 9 and 6.5. I'd like to use 2 12" subs in the trunk with duramat, though I am not sure whether it is worth it to use it in the cabin of the car. I would eventually like to have a kill switch installed on my dash for the sub so I can shut it off when returning home late and others are asleep, I can shut it off early before I park to not draw attention, and there is a new law here where if your sub can be heard 25' from your car than you can get a ticket. Even though I don't plan on my system being this loud it is always nice to be precautious.

Lastly, I don't really have a big budget as this will be my first aftermarket system. I am willing to spend around $800 with a max of $1500. This budget is set kinda low as well due to wanting to install a Viper alarm system as well which isn't included in the budget price. Thanks for any help and I'm sorry if this post is kinda noobish like I said I have no idea what I'm looking for.

Here are a few links from amazon of items I've looked at:

Amazon.com: MTX Audio Terminator Series TNE212D 1,200-Watt Dual 12-Inch Sub Enclosure: Car Electronics

Amazon.com: Kenwood KFC1694PS 6-1/2-Inch 3-Way Car Speakers (Set of 2): Car Electronics

Amazon.com: Kenwood Kfc-6993Ps 6-Inch X 9-Inch Performance Series 5-Way Speaker System: Car Electronics

Amazon.com: Rockford Fosgate P3D4-12 Punch P3 DVC 4-Ohm 12-Inch 600-Watt RMS 1200-Watt Peak Subwoofer: Car Electronics

Amazon.com: Sony XAV601BT A/V Receiver-Bluetooth (FREE REAR VIEW CAMERA): Car Electronics

One last thing, if anyone could explain the point and reason for 3-way/4-way/5-way speakers I'd like to know. I would like the system to be able to run relatively loud but I'm mostly looking for great quality audio. I'm willing to learn as much as needed for this I am just not going into to to jump into installing and everything as it seems way more complicated. Thanks again

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[Freeman]

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[snoop3111 10+ year member]

If your looking for something that's loud and clean on a 1k budget look into infinity kappa's for the 6.5's and 6x9's and amp those with a 4 channel that does around 100w rms @ 2ohms and for subs. Unless your willing to spend a good chunk of your cash in electrical upgrades, look for a single 12 or 15 that around 800-1000w rms. Alpine type-x, sa-12/15, rockford p3's, and many similar subs are good choices. I suggest looking around the forum and doing a little research before putting down any cash. Some tips to remember though is MAX watts means nothing always go by RMS power. When choosing an amp look for CEA-2006 compliant, the lower the ohm load, the more power draw. Also, build your own subwoofer box to the specs of the sub and stay away from anything "prefab" or "preloaded" enclosures. Pm me if you need any other help.

 

[Alrojoca 10+ year member]

What amp do you plan to use to drive the subs? Why the extra RF sub if you have the box with 2 MTX?

If you pick speakers and subs with High sensitivity over 90 db you will get louder sound and less power needed.

 

[Xero]

What amp do you plan to use to drive the subs? Why the extra RF sub if you have the box with 2 MTX?
If you pick speakers and subs with High sensitivity over 90 db you will get louder sound and less power needed.

I don't know about the amp as I said I don't know much about that or how much wattage I might need.

As far as the RF sub/MTX question, I was just scouting them out, I was wondering if any suggestions could be made between the two or if a different one would be better for my money.

@snoop3111, Thanks that was almost exactly what I was looking for. So in your opinion, Infinity speakers + RF sub + Alpine stereo=Good system for my money? What about amps? I am still looking around and I might be willing to push my budget a little further to around 1.5-2k