New guy, New system

[PDR447 10+ year member]

Hey, this is my first post here. Hopefully you guys can give me some advice on my system. I have a 2001 F-150 Supercrew. I currently have eclipse point source in the front and eclipse coaxials in the back. Those are powered by a profile 4-channel running 50x4 RMS. For bass I currently have one ten(older JBL) under the rear seat powered by and older JBL amp. I want to upgrade to a five channel amp and 8-inch subs. I am pretty much set on one of the Memphis Belles and JL 8w3v2s. My dream system would have four 8's but from the looks of things that is going to be hard to do. I'll probably end up with three 8's as that will be a little easier to fit. What speakers would you guys suggest for the mids and highs? I'm going for SQ more than SPL. Also, what have you seen done in Supercrews? I don't want it to be flashy (the less you see the better, in my opinion). Sorry for the long post and thanks for any advice.

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[PDR447 10+ year member]

Oh, yeah, this is all ran off a Pioneer 8600MP

 

[PDR447 10+ year member]

Man do I hate car stereo shops. I went to one today and told him my situation. He wouldn't recomend anything besides JL. Come on guys I need un-biased info. I shouldn't say I'm set on the JLs and the memphis. My only requirements are a 5-channel and 8's. Unless you guys can convince me otherwise.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

you're on the right track...Memphis amps and JL 8's are good...

what kind of enclosure were you thinking? sealed? ported?

 

[PDR447 10+ year member]

I'm thinking sealed... Limited space, prefer tighter bass

Just saw this http://www.thezeb.com/detail.aspx?ID=1083 Should I get them???

 

[BiaBia 10+ year member]

Once again, RE WINS

Get the setup I have, just under $450 and you'll sound phenominal.

 

[PDR447 10+ year member]

I would LOVE to have four eights but it's going to be a hard fit. I'm leaning towards three. I havn't heard the REs anybody know somewhere in SoCal where I could hear them.