New User, seeking system critique

[ShadowTech]

I already know I will most likely receive much thrashing because my setup does not include any brands such as Sundown, FI, DD, AQ, blah blah, but I just wanted a decent daily setup in my truck.

Here's a "diagram" of what I am currently running, the vehicle is a '94 Mazda B4000 Ext Cab.

I just recently bought the JVC HU, and still have just under 2 months to return it to Crutchfield if I don't like it... I mainly bought it because it came with free 5-way 6x9s I could throw in my other vehicle.

Before I get people telling me I wasted money, I don't have much invested in this setup really:

PPI Amp = $75

MTX Amp = $50

Kicker Subs/Box = $75

Pioneer 6x8s = $110

JVC HU = $160

So right now I'm only sitting on a $470 investment, I do need to get better wire though, so will be right around $500. And for what I paid, it sounds fairly crisp on the highs/mid (running direct off HU, haven't hooked amp up yet), and the subs have a nice kick which isn't real sloppy for being ported.

The main thing I would like to improve on though, is the subs don't have much in the way of ultra low response. Would these Kickers do any better in a tuned box, or are they pretty much as good as they'll get in the Kicker enclosure?

This is really my first decent sounding system since I was in high school in the late 90s.. So I am way behind on all the new stuff out there.

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[Ge_off_me 5,000+ posts]

The only thing I really see I don't like at all are those kickers =S

 

[Techmaster05 10+ year member]

Kicker = TERRIBLE

 

[ShadowTech]

Yea, I've realized Kicker is pretty frowned upon by most, but they do sound pretty clean even at high volume, although that's probably more the PPI than the subs. I have no idea what to replace them with though, I've not built a box in a long time, and have limited room in the truck.

 

[Techmaster05 10+ year member]

well if you bought that box with the two subs in it for only $75 thats not bad if your on a really tight budget. If you have a fairly decent budget, sell the kickers and get an old pair of JL audios, still good and will sound better than those kickers. I saw some guy selling 2 nice older model JL 12's with a box for $100 once

 

[ShadowTech]

I have thought about JLs, but didn't know if they'd really be enough of a upgrade to justify the cost. I ran 4 12w0s in my old escort back in 98 that sounded awesome, but it's been too long to really compare the 2. Which series would match well with the 600w rms of the PPI?

 

[cablguy184 10+ year member]

Pics of system would be nice ... components look ok if installed correctly ...

 

[Ge_off_me 5,000+ posts]

Don't listen to this kid... .

I say ditch the 2 subs and go for a single 18 something like an fi ssd

 

[ShadowTech]

Threw up a quick vid, finally got all the 6x8s replaced. Still need to get the 4200X hooked up and get all the wires ran better. Camera really ***** and doesn't do it justice, not much flex but sounds really loud and clear in the truck.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIAum5lPDXA

 

[CHEMMINS 10+ year member]

I personally don't like speakers that are not round, but looks decent for the price.