Need suggestions/advice for new system

[Define Life]

Hello everyone! I am in the process of upgrading the stock shaker 500 system in my 2006 mustang gt. So far this is what I have picked out. Any of this can change and probably will so feel free to give your input as to what you recommend.

Head Unit - N/A

Front Speakers - JL Audio C5-570

Rear Speakers - JL Audio C5-650x

Midbass - JL Audio ZR800-CW

Sub - JL Audio SB-F-MUCUPE/13W6v2

Amps - N/A

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[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

Where will the 8" midbass be located?

 

[Define Life]

They will be going in the doors.

 

[dirtyunclerandy 10+ year member]

Jl makes good products but they are overpriced. So many other options, but first what are your goals? Budget ? How much trunk space do you want to give up? Willing to upgrade your electrical?

Front Stage: CDT, Hertz, Hybrid Audio, Boston Accoustics, Image Dynamics, Rainbow, Digital Designs

Subs: Ascendant, SSA, Image Dynamics, Dayton, TC Sounds, Atomic, Sundown, Skar, Incriminator

These are just some. I suggest you do some reading before your buy anything. Answer my above questions and I am sure some people will chime in with recommendations based on your parameters.

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

IMO don't buy any of that...

 

[Define Life]

Jl makes good products but they are overpriced. So many other options, but first what are your goals? Budget ? How much trunk space do you want to give up? Willing to upgrade your electrical?
Front Stage: CDT, Hertz, Hybrid Audio, Boston Accoustics, Image Dynamics, Rainbow, Digital Designs

Subs: Ascendant, SSA, Image Dynamics, Dayton, TC Sounds, Atomic, Sundown, Skar, Incriminator

These are just some. I suggest you do some reading before your buy anything. Answer my above questions and I am sure some people will chime in with recommendations based on your parameters.

The main thing that I am looking for is SQ. My budget is $3000-4000. I would like to keep as much trunk space as possible while still retaining good SQ. I'm not quite sure which you mean by upgrade my electrical, but if is is necessary then yes. I don't like to cut corners so if i am missing anything feel free to let me know.

 

[dirtyunclerandy 10+ year member]

Electrical Upgrades: the big 3 is adding additional wiring to your alternator and battery. Sometimes people add extra batteries or a high output alternator or both. They do these to help with the increased electrical load a system brings

 

[Define Life]

Electrical Upgrades: the big 3 is adding additional wiring to your alternator and battery. Sometimes people add extra batteries or a high output alternator or both.

Okay, I wasn't sure if i would need to get a different alternator. Right now I am using an Optima Yellow Top battery.

 

[dirtyunclerandy 10+ year member]

Man, you got a lot of options with that budget. I would start looking at websites to see what catches your eye and then read as many reviews as possible. Also, check out sound deadener showdown because you will be needing it.

 

[Define Life]

Man, you got a lot of options with that budget. I would start looking at websites to see what catches your eye and then read as many reviews as possible. Also, check out sound deadener showdown because you will be needing it.

Alright will do, thanks for the help.

 

[Dirtrider4eva 10+ year member]

if you want a single amp to power all door speakers and sub, i have a Memphis Belle mc 1300 amp.

it does 4x75 watts at 4 ohms to all your door speakers,

and can do 1100 rms at 1 ohm for the sub. its a little underated and is a great piece.

take a look, let me know.

many guys here can vouche for the "big Belle" being a great amp.

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/amplifier-classifieds/542879-memphis-belle-16-mch1300-beauty-fs-ft~.html

 

[Define Life]

if you want a single amp to power all door speakers and sub, i have a Memphis Belle mc 1300 amp.it does 4x75 watts at 4 ohms to all your door speakers,

and can do 1100 rms at 1 ohm for the sub. its a little underated and is a great piece.

take a look, let me know.

many guys here can vouche for the "big Belle" being a great amp.

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/amplifier-classifieds/542879-memphis-belle-16-mch1300-beauty-fs-ft~.html

I appreciate the offer, but right now i'm still unsure as to which door speakers and sub I am going to get. If I end up being able to use it then I will let you know something.

 

[UnderFire 10+ year member]

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