new to car audio, please comment on this proposed system

[jcmuse 10+ year member]

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Using stock HU

Will just be running the fronts, and will swap 1 rear with the kicker sub and disconnect the other rear.

Proposed Components:

Amp: Alpine MRP-F300 - Amplifier - V-Power - 4-channel $137.15

Sub: Kicker 6.5Inch Shallow Mount Subwoofer 4 Ohm $60

Fronts: MB Quart Premium PVI216 6.5" 2-Way Component/Convertible Coaxial Speakers $132.43

Line converter: PAC SOEM-4 4-Channel Premium Line-Out Converter with Remote Turn-On Trigger $28.61

Amp/install Kit: Tsunami AMP04BL-RCA 4 Gauge/1600 Watt Amplifier Install Kit with RCA and MANL Fuse Holder (Blue) $54.99

Total: $413.13

how does this look? im open to suggestions. I dont want to spend more than i have to, but will upgrade a component if needed. Keep in mind im not looking for super loud sound/bass. just good SQ at regular listening levels.

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[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

The equipment list looks good. I would consider some sound dampening for the rear. If that sub makes trim panels vibrate you can attach some foam weather stripping along the seam of two overlapping panels. It's cheap and effective. Sound Deadener Showdown - Your Source for Sound Deadening Products and Information for information on further sound dampening solutions.

 

[YoungBloodM50 10+ year member]

I have an alpine mrp-f300 for sale. It's almost Brand Spankin new. Looking for $110 shipped in cont. usa. PM me if interested. I have pics.

 

[neonblack 10+ year member]

How many RMS/channel is the Alpine amp? It should be a lot if you're going to run both a sub and comp pair off of it. I wouldn't go with a 6.5" or a shallow-mounted sub. You're not going to get good bass out of a 6.5" sub. I have two Kicker 8" subs which are superb and made my own small kick panels for them. They can handle any volume you throw at them and are not boomy or punchy. Very realistic. I never heard MB Quart speakers. I would look into JL Audio components or Infinity Perfect comps. I have ADS comps which are fantastic but not made anymore.

 

[95BlackGA 5,000+ posts]

I'd go with an 8" subwoofer.

PowerBass XL-84 (xl84) - 8" Subwoofers - Sonic Electronix

JBL GTO804 8" Grand Touring Series Single 4 ohm Subwoofer GTO 804

Rockford Fosgate P1S48 - 8" Subwoofers - Sonic Electronix

Boston Acoustics G108-4 (g1084) - 8" Subwoofers - Sonic Electronix

 

[xoutofmyheadx 10+ year member]

2011 Hyundai SonataUsing stock HU

Will just be running the fronts, and will swap 1 rear with the kicker sub and disconnect the other rear.

Proposed Components:

Amp: Alpine MRP-F300 - Amplifier - V-Power - 4-channel $137.15

Sub: Kicker 6.5Inch Shallow Mount Subwoofer 4 Ohm $60

Fronts: MB Quart Premium PVI216 6.5" 2-Way Component/Convertible Coaxial Speakers $132.43

Line converter: PAC SOEM-4 4-Channel Premium Line-Out Converter with Remote Turn-On Trigger $28.61

Amp/install Kit: Tsunami AMP04BL-RCA 4 Gauge/1600 Watt Amplifier Install Kit with RCA and MANL Fuse Holder (Blue) $54.99

Total: $413.13

how does this look? im open to suggestions. I dont want to spend more than i have to, but will upgrade a component if needed. Keep in mind im not looking for super loud sound/bass. just good SQ at regular listening levels.

why on earth do you think that doing this will be an upgrade? i understand that you're trying to upgrade with as little money as possible, but you're talking SQ. this will sound totally uneven and just plain dumb. it would be better to just delete the kicker sub altogether and just run the mb quarts. just cause most guys are buy 10's or 12's and running 1000watts to them doesn't mean that, that's all those subs can do. goto any audio shop and tell em what you're looking todo, the 1st thing they'll do is turn on a single 10 or 12 in a sealed box with like 150watts to it.

 

[jcmuse 10+ year member]

yeah the kickers were a dumb idea, but hey, i'm new to this.

i ended up ordering a Kenwood XR-4S 1200w and Hertz ESK 165s components. Going to hook this up first, then decide on a sub down the road. im so used to hearing music without a real subwoofer im not sure ill even miss it.

 

[xoutofmyheadx 10+ year member]

did you get 1 set's of comps? 1 for front 1 for back?

 

[jcmuse 10+ year member]

i got a pair just for front, im not gonna run the rears

 

[xoutofmyheadx 10+ year member]

then you only needed a 2 channel amp not a 4. well if you change your mind and add some rear speakers you already have the amp.

 

[Phoenix Risen 10+ year member]

that 4 chan will do what he wants, he can bridge the front and rear channels to run the comps, and if he wants to go with a sub down the road he can put them on the front channels and bridge the rears to a small sq sub, maybe one of the 12" mb quart rwe

 

[jcmuse 10+ year member]

actually, i was just planning on using the first 2 channels for fronts, and bridging the second 2 for the sub. i will never run rears, screw them! this will get me 120rms for fronts, and 300 rms for sub. Please correct me if im wrong. also, will check out that sq sub, still looking for one, leaning towards ID atm.

 

[regxjin 10+ year member]

i kind of have the same sort of set up as you right now.

I'm running...

2011 Samsung SM5 (korean car)

Stock head unit.

1 Diamond D661s front mid/tweeter component.

1 13" JL sub in the back.

1 4ch Eclipse amp.

I still have the rear stock speakers running off the HU.. the power wattage level is so minimal that I dont really need to completely disconnect them.

My system sounds A LOTTTTT better than the stock. I was leaning more towards SQ and pretty much nailed it. One regret if I had to knitpick was not going for a more polished component speakers. I wish I could have got the Eton Pro 170 series instead. Even tho the Diamond series has very nice crisp highs and a very deep mid bass tone to it.. the SQ overall lacks a warm sound I was seeking.

I really do recommend you get atleast 1 8" sub in the rear to compliment your component speakers. And I also hope you take your time finding the perfect set of components for you... or else you won't be completely satisfied your decision kinda like me.

Regardless.. good luck with your

 

[xoutofmyheadx 10+ year member]

wtf? this went from just replacing 2 rear speakers for 1 comp and 1 sub and not touching the front, to F the rear, better set of comps up front and a real sub in the trunk. how'd i miss this.