New Truck...Now what?

[rxer311 10+ year member]

I haven't been on in a while, mostly because I finished up building the Audio system in my Audi...only to get rid of the Audi.

I apologize for the lengthy post but I want to give as much info as possible about my issues and goals.

I now have a 2011 Nissan Frontier Crew cab. As with any factory sound system (does not have the RF audio), it doesn't sound very good. I have some equipment from my Audi that I am going to use but I have some general questions that I would like some opinions on.

First of all, I plan on keeping my factory HU intact (I have my reasons including the fact that I like the clean look). I plan on using my Audiocontrol LC6i that I had in my Audi to merge my channels and give me preouts to incorporate my amp. I also have an MBQuart Discus 480 amp that I took out of my Audi (80w per channel at 4ohm).

Now comes the questions. My front doors utilize a 6x9 speaker (i have 3.5" of mounting depth according to BB) and then there are tweeters in the far corners of my dash (these are not crossed over and they sound awful). The imaging is terrible. It sounds like I have 4 seperate speakers up front. My first problem is what do I put in my front doors. I don't want to drill holes in my door cards in my new truck for tweeters but don't want the factory location for the tweeters. I think I have 2 options here. I could get a set of 6.5" components and use a 6x9 adapter plate and mount the tweeter on the plate next to the woofer. That would be pretty straight forward but I hate finding a place for crossovers. My second idea was a set of drop in 6x9s. I know it is against conventional wisdom but I was thinking of something like a set of RF power series 6x9s that have the inline crossovers to the tweeters that are mounted in front of the woofer. I kind of like this idea for ease of installation. Whatever option I go with I will mount the matching speakers in my rear doors (6.5" coax). What do you all think?

Down the road I am thinking of a 10" sub and will then get an amp to power it. There are some slick under rear seat boxes that I have found that would work but the most mounting depth I would have to work with would be about 5". Any ideas in this department?

Thanks everybody!

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[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

HYPNOTIC 6x9 OR 6.5" COMPETITION COMPONENT SPEAKERS | eBay

like this

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

Elemental Designs: Car Stereo, Home Speakers, Electronics

5 inch

NEW AMERICAN BASS XD844 600 Watt 8" SUB WOOFER $100 SH | eBay

may even want to do a 8 inch sub if i was you

Cadence Acoustics CVL Series CVL8-500-4

nice massive 8, would be a better option for you imho

 

[rxer311 10+ year member]

HYPNOTIC 6x9 OR 6.5" COMPETITION COMPONENT SPEAKERS | eBay
like this

I had seen these while poking around but wasn't real sure about the quality. I have never heard of the brand. Have you listened to these speakers before?

Thanks!

 

[rxer311 10+ year member]

Elemental Designs: Car Stereo, Home Speakers, Electronics5 inch

NEW AMERICAN BASS XD844 600 Watt 8" SUB WOOFER $100 SH | eBay

may even want to do a 8 inch sub if i was you

Cadence Acoustics CVL Series CVL8-500-4

nice massive 8, would be a better option for you imho

Those are some beefy 8" subs. I thought about the ED sub. I had an SQ 10 under the seat of my old impreza in a box that was 0.2cu/ft running off 75 watts and it hit pretty hard. If it isn't backordered by the time I am ready to buy I may go that route.

My first concern is taking care of my front stage. I want something easy that is still going to sound good.

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

Those are some beefy 8" subs. I thought about the ED sub. I had an SQ 10 under the seat of my old impreza in a box that was 0.2cu/ft running off 75 watts and it hit pretty hard. If it isn't backordered by the time I am ready to buy I may go that route.
My first concern is taking care of my front stage. I want something easy that is still going to sound good.

el_weenie is selling some BNIB cadence 8's and RF HE2 8's i believe.

 

[kraudio12 10+ year member]

personally i would go with the 6.5 comps better sq and then just make an adapater out of mdf so you can position the tweeter where ever you choose. Also i have a 12" sundown sub for 60 shipped that has a 5" mounting depth and only need 250rms is a really surprized me with the output

 

[rxer311 10+ year member]

personally i would go with the 6.5 comps better sq and then just make an adapater out of mdf so you can position the tweeter where ever you choose. Also i have a 12" sundown sub for 60 shipped that has a 5" mounting depth and only need 250rms is a really surprized me with the output

I would take you up on the sub but to fit under my rear seat it can't be larger than 10". I really need the space in this truck since it is the family car as well as my personal vehicle.

Any more info on those hypnotic comps? Like the price but if they are garbage I will pass.

 

[rxer311 10+ year member]

I am going to try and do a google search to get some more info on them.

 

[rxer311 10+ year member]

I found those Hypnotic Zen speakers for $79 a pair with $5 shipping so I bought 2 sets. If they **** *** then at least I am not out too much!