Just got myself a 2001 grand prix gtp. It contains a bose premium sound system as is. Here is my plan. I would like feedback on it, and if you have a better idea for a cetain parts of the system. I enjoy mostly techno/trance and rock, however I listen all genres of music. sq > spl.
head unit - pioneer deh-p3500 $149 from acaraudio.com
front stage - rainbow soundline 230.02 51/4 " components $284 speedsound.com
(dropped right into the existing speaker locations, this is not negotiable, i have fallen in love with them from a friend's install)
front stage amp - jl 300/2
(I already have this from a previous car. Is this total overkill? dangerous with those rainbows?)
Rear stage - existing rear deck speakers powered by head unit or existing bose amp.
sub amp - jl 500/1
sub - 2 adire audio shiva w/ sealed enclosure I will build for trunk space.
(I am set on shivas as well, again, freind's install)
I am estimating $100 on wiring and mounting hardware.
Already have mdf, enough for a house, so that is not an issue.
everything except for the jl 300/2 would be bought, so any part can be changed/substituted for somthing else. I also have an mtx 4244 4 x 45w amp from a previous install. My goal here is to decrease overall cost without decreasing sound quality.
Another note is that I wanted the JL amps because i would mount them side by side which in my opinion looks very nice being the same size.
would i have a problem with front stage amped and rear stage off h/u?
lots of questions/options in one thread I know, but any info is appreciated.
