new to "the game", where to start?

[PwnFx 10+ year member]

I'm back and I honestly can't say that I've learned much, I've read and read and read and none of it has gotten me anywhere.

I can't just read and learn, I need to experience things first hand, and be shown what they are, how they work, all that.

I've been taking advice from another forum and a few of my friends.

 

I'm going to be switching to a 1996 Chevy Blazer (S10 style) 4DR, with that being said, this is what I've been provided with, since I can't learn by just reading or watching youtube videos, my dad and my friend are going to be installing the system that I end up buying, and with that, I'm hoping I'll learn something.

I'm going to have $1,000-1500 to spend this time around.

I'll be needing 6 speakers total, for the doors and the dash.

 

This is the setup that was recommended to me:

Rockford Fosgate Punch P2 P2-2X12 Dual 12" Loaded Subwoofer Box

AQ750 Amplifier

Rockford Fosgate Power T1652 6-1/2" T1 2-way Coaxial Car Speakers 2 sets of these

Scosche SA464 4" x 6" to 4" Speaker Adaptors - Sonic Electronix

Rockford Fosgate T142 (09-t142) 4" Power T1 Series 2-way Coaxial 1 set of these

Rockford Fosgate R400-4D (R4004D) 400W 4-Chan Class D Prime Amp

The InstallBay AK4ANL Complete 4 Gauge Amplifier Installation Kit

The InstallBay AK8 Complete 8 Gauge Amplifier Installation Kit

Stinger SHD820 (SHD-820) HPM Series Fused Power Distribution Block

Absolute P0-20 Silver 1/0 Gauge Power Cable Wire

Tsunami X204-17 (x20417) 17 ft. of 4-Channel Super Dual Twist

Tsunami TSBT-PN (tsbtpn) Positive and Negative Battery Terminal

 

Is there anything missing? Are the parts for the Big 3 upgrade included in this? I've looked it over and I can't tell.

I'll also be purchasing an Optima Yellow Top battery for this vehicle, as it needs a new one anyway, and I'm sure it can't hurt to get a nice battery for the setup.

As far as what I've gathered, I should have a 105 amp alternator.

 

Please let me know if I should consider an entirely different setup, especially brand wise.

 

Thanks all for the help so far. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[PwnFx 10+ year member]

I'm a bit confused by this:

6 total speakers, 4 in the doors, 2 in the dash, right?

Well if it's a 4 channel amp, does that mean I can only hook 4 speakers up to it? Or an I misunderstanding what 4 channel means.

 

[brodeisel 10+ year member]

Did not read the thread.

This is the best deal around then all you need is like 1k at 1ohm for power and wires.

Single SKAR VVX-10/12/15 Custom Ported Box Package Deal - SSA Car Audio Forum

 

[PwnFx 10+ year member]

Did not read the thread.
This is the best deal around then all you need is like 1k at 1ohm for power and wires.

Single SKAR VVX-10/12/15 Custom Ported Box Package Deal - SSA Car Audio Forum

If you didn't read, why did you post? :/

 

[PwnFx 10+ year member]

Bump.

 

[FlexnInLa 10+ year member]

Did not read the thread.
This is the best deal around then all you need is like 1k at 1ohm for power and wires.

Single SKAR VVX-10/12/15 Custom Ported Box Package Deal - SSA Car Audio Forum

I did read... and this would be hard to beat... they are also doing dual sub configurations as well.

 

[PwnFx 10+ year member]

I did read... and this would be hard to beat... they are also doing dual sub configurations as well.

okay. Thanks for the info.

 

[PwnFx 10+ year member]

bump!

 

[PwnFx 10+ year member]

Bump.

Buying soon.

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

You should be happy. Personally I don't like speakers on dash...they typically sound like crap. Leave those out and save a few bucks for whatever it is you will discover you need after you think you have everything (always happens with any project)

 

[PwnFx 10+ year member]

You should be happy. Personally I don't like speakers on dash...they typically sound like crap. Leave those out and save a few bucks for whatever it is you will discover you need after you think you have everything (always happens with any project)

I was hoping you would reply, lol.

It's been pretty lonely and quiet in here lately, haha.

It's such a relief to see a reply!

I didn't think they would be necessary, and I hear they're pretty annoying to change, so I didn't know if I should do that.

Also, should I invest in sound deadener? Like this:

Audio Technix Sound Deadener - Better than Dynamat - B-Stock

 

And I'm getting mixed responses about what type of battery to buy.

Optima Yellow Top or Red Top?

Here's two of the responses I got on other forums about this:

everything looks fine except it seems that you dont need that distribution block because you are running two separate amp kits and you only have two amps in total. keeping everything as simple as possible will help keep your install neat and organized while making it less likely that something will break. 

also if the optima battery will be your only battery in the car then you should buy the red top not the yellow top. red tops are designed to be a main battery and have more cranking power and the yellow tops are designed to be used as extra batteries.

red tops are made for starting only. if you overdraw the alternator you run into problems. 

yellow tops can start and discharge and recharge easily which keep your electrical system steady.

 

[VisceralSound 10+ year member]

In relation to the 4 in door, and 2 dash, I would recommend as others have done before, put decent component set up front (Right/Left front doors say 6.5 mid range speakers) and tweeters in a position you like, skip the dash speakers.

Then put some coax. speakers in the rear doors and you'll be good to go for that portion (in my personal opinion).

 

[murph 10+ year member]

I was hoping you would reply, lol.It's been pretty lonely and quiet in here lately, haha.

It's such a relief to see a reply!

I didn't think they would be necessary, and I hear they're pretty annoying to change, so I didn't know if I should do that.

Also, should I invest in sound deadener? Like this:

Audio Technix Sound Deadener - Better than Dynamat - B-Stock

 

And I'm getting mixed responses about what type of battery to buy.

Optima Yellow Top or Red Top?

Here's two of the responses I got on other forums about this:

 

red tops are under the hood batts and yellow tops are extra (secondary) but there are better secondary batts out there. Kinetic is quite good and popular on this forum.

 

[PwnFx 10+ year member]

red tops are under the hood batts and yellow tops are extra (secondary) but there are better secondary batts out there. Kinetic is quite good and popular on this forum.

Okay, will it be worth me buying the red top over some other alternative battery? I don't have any plans on using a secondary battery, unless I absolutely need it. Thanks for responding.

In relation to the 4 in door, and 2 dash, I would recommend as others have done before, put decent component set up front (Right/Left front doors say 6.5 mid range speakers) and tweeters in a position you like, skip the dash speakers.
Then put some coax. speakers in the rear doors and you'll be good to go for that portion (in my personal opinion).

I need to look into the difference between component and coaxial speakers.

What is a "6.5 mid range speaker"?

How do you mount a tweeter where there isn't a spot for it to be mounted? Or do you mean like the speakers with the tweeter mounted to it?

 

Thanks to you also!

 

[VisceralSound 10+ year member]

Example of a Component set(Tweeter pair, and Midrange pair)

Crossfire C5X6 (C5-X6) 6.5" 2-Way Component Car Speaker System

Example of a Coax set (tweeter mounted to midrange)

Crossfire C5652 (C5-652) 6.5" 2-Way C5 Coaxial Car Speakers