Newbie needing advice on what I need to order

[KcContractor]

I’ve almost got everything I need to get my system installed in this 2008 Cadillac CTS with factory Bose and Nav.

Installing JL 10W7 high output box, DS18 H-02 Hooligan amp, DS18 high/low converter, and 2 sets of Pioneer TS-Z65C 6.5" Component Speakers w/ tweeters.

need advice on good wiring, RCA’s, front and center dash speakers and anything else you would recommend to get this system sounding great.

Thanks!

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[ChasingTimez]

good site for advice

Car Stereo, Mobile Video, Navigation

www.the12volt.com

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

6.5's go into the factory holes, tweeters in the dash using 2 inch adaptores (or make you own from 1/4" harboard

Metra 82-3016 Speaker Mounting Brackets

Install new tweeters in select factory speaker openings

www.crutchfield.com

Wiring for the speakers

amazon

NVX Professional Grade 100% OFC 16 Gauge True Spec EnvyFlex Speaker Wire - 75 feet [XWS1675]​

Wiring Sub is the 14 gauge in the kit is fine for anything 8 ft or less

Wiring kit

amazon

CT Sounds 1/0 Gauge OFC Complete Amp Wiring Install Kit, AMPKIT-0GA-ELITE​

12 gauge wire for the sub if you prefer

Amazon

NVX® True Spec 12 Gauge 100% Oxygen-Free Copper EnvyFlex Speaker Cable/Wire - 25 feet [XWS1225]​

or

Amazon

GS Power 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) Flexible OFC Zip Cord Speaker Cable for Car Stereo Amplifier Remote Automotive Trailer Harness Hookup Wiring | 25 ft Red & 25' Black Bonded – Pure Copper​

4 Channel RCA, (one already in the kit is for the sub)

Amazon

NVX 5 Meter 4-Channel X-Series RCA Audio Interconnect Cable - 16.40 ft [XIX45]​

Fused distro

Amazon

Recoil MFH12 2 Way Mini-ANL Fused Distribution Block, 1 X 0/2/4 Gauge in / 2 X 4/8 Gauge Out Fused Distribution Block with 60A, 80A, 100A Fuses, Solid Brass for Maximum Power Transfer​

4 channel amplifier for the comps (just a few, take your pick or take other suggestions the will pop up)

Rockford Fosgate R2-500X4 500W 4-Channel Full Range Class D Car Audio Amplifier 780687355838 | eBay

At an economical price. Rockford Fosgate amplifiers are renowned world-wide for being. Range Class D Car Audio Amplifier. amp also features C.L.E.A.N. circuitry to help you adjust your gain settings, a P.O.W.E.R.

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Rockford Fosgate P600X4 600 Watt 4 Channel Car Amplifier Punch Amp 780687342289 | eBay

The Punch P600X4 is a 4-channel amplifier producing 150 Watts into all four channels at 2-Ohm. Class-AB amplifier design. variable PEQ2 bass/treble boost (0-18 dB at 45 Hz and 0-14 dB at 12.5K Hz). Sound of Tri-State has the sole discretion as to what is warrantied.

www.ebay.com

DS18 EXL-SQ600.4 4 Channel 1000 Watt Rms Car Amplifier Speaker Sub Class D Amp 663593065322 | eBay

DS18 EXL-SQ600.4. 1000 Watt RMS 4 Channel Class-D Amplifier. 1 Ohm RMS Power (14.4V) Per Channel: N/A. 2 Ohm RMS Power (14.4V) Per Channel: 4 x 250W. 4 Ohm RMS Power (14.4V) Per Channel: 4 x 150W. 4 Ohm RMS Power Bridge (14.4V) Per Channel: 2 x 500W.

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DS18 EXL-P1200X4 4-Channel Class A/B Car Audio Amplifier 200 x 4 Watts Rms @4Ohm 810005189378 | eBay

DS18 PRO-D2X 2" Bolt On Throat Car Audio Compression Driver 1000W Max 8 Ohms. DS18 PRO-NEO6.8R 6.5" Neodymium Mid-Range Car Audio Door Speaker 600 Watts 8-Ohm. DS18 PRO-XLNEO10MB 10" Neodymium Mid-Bass Car Audio Speaker 1000W - 1 Speaker.

www.ebay.com

DS18 EXL-P800X4 800W Rms 4 Channel Car Amplifier Fullrange Class AB Koren Amp 810005189361 | eBay

DS18 G8400.4D 4-Channel Car Amplifier 8400W Max Fullrange Class D Speaker Amp. DS18 G1800.4D 4-Channel Car Amplifier 1800W Max Fullrange Class D Speaker Amp. DS18 NXL-X1200.5D 5-Channel Marine Amplifier 2800W Max Powersport UTV Boat Amp.

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Good Budget sensitive

DI1200.4 Full-Range Class-D 4-Channel Car Audio Amplifier, 2,400 Watts, 2-4 Ohm Stable, MOSFET Power Supply, Bridgeable - Recoil Audio

Features: Class-D 4-Channel Amplifier, 2400 Watts Max Power, RMS 300 Watts x 4@2 Ohm; RMS 210 Watts x 4@4Ohm; RMS (Bridged): 610 Watts x 2@4Ohm; Peak Power: 600 Watts x 4@2Ohm Featuring a high-speed MOSFET power supply, premium grade internal components, as well as 4-way protection circuitry...

www.recoilaudio.com

Used CT Sounds CT-150.4D 1000 Watts RMS 4-Channel Car Audio Amplifier | eBay

RMS Power @ 4 Ohm: 150 Watts x 4-Ch (14.4v). RMS Power @ 2 Ohm: 250 Watts x 4-Ch (14.4v). Amplifier Type: 4-Channel Amplifier. RMS Power @ 4 Ohm (Bridged): 475 Watts x 2-Ch (14.4v). Amplifier Circuitry: Class D.

www.ebay.com

Pioneer GM-D8704 600W Class FD 4-Channel Amplifier w/ Wired Bass Boost Remote 884938421928 | eBay

Pioneer GM-D8704 600W Class FD 4-Channel GM Digital Series Amplifier w/ Wired Bass Boost Remote. GM Digital Series 4-Channel Class FD Car Amplifier w/ Wired Bass Boost Remote. 4 gauge power and ground wiring is required for installation.

www.ebay.com

 

[KcContractor]

6.5's go into the factory holse, tweeters in the dash using 2 inch adaptores (or make you own from 1/4" harboard

Metra 82-3016 Speaker Mounting Brackets

Install new tweeters in select factory speaker openings

www.crutchfield.com

Wiring for the speakers

amazon

NVX Professional Grade 100% OFC 16 Gauge True Spec EnvyFlex Speaker Wire - 75 feet [XWS1675]​

Wiring Sub is the 14 gauge in the kit is fine for anything 8 ft or less

Wiring kit

amazon

CT Sounds 1/0 Gauge OFC Complete Amp Wiring Install Kit, AMPKIT-0GA-ELITE​

12 gauge wire for the sub if you prefer

Amazon

NVX® True Spec 12 Gauge 100% Oxygen-Free Copper EnvyFlex Speaker Cable/Wire - 25 feet [XWS1225]​

or

Amazon

GS Power 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) Flexible OFC Zip Cord Speaker Cable for Car Stereo Amplifier Remote Automotive Trailer Harness Hookup Wiring | 25 ft Red & 25' Black Bonded – Pure Copper​

4 Channel RCA, (one already in the kit is for the sub)

Amazon

NVX 5 Meter 4-Channel X-Series RCA Audio Interconnect Cable - 16.40 ft [XIX45]​

Fused distro

Amazon

Recoil MFH12 2 Way Mini-ANL Fused Distribution Block, 1 X 0/2/4 Gauge in / 2 X 4/8 Gauge Out Fused Distribution Block with 60A, 80A, 100A Fuses, Solid Brass for Maximum Power Transfer​

4 channel amplifier for the comps (just a few, take your pick or take other suggestions the will pop up)

Rockford Fosgate R2-500X4 500W 4-Channel Full Range Class D Car Audio Amplifier 780687355838 | eBay

At an economical price. Rockford Fosgate amplifiers are renowned world-wide for being. Range Class D Car Audio Amplifier. amp also features C.L.E.A.N. circuitry to help you adjust your gain settings, a P.O.W.E.R.

www.ebay.com

Rockford Fosgate P600X4 600 Watt 4 Channel Car Amplifier Punch Amp 780687342289 | eBay

The Punch P600X4 is a 4-channel amplifier producing 150 Watts into all four channels at 2-Ohm. Class-AB amplifier design. variable PEQ2 bass/treble boost (0-18 dB at 45 Hz and 0-14 dB at 12.5K Hz). Sound of Tri-State has the sole discretion as to what is warrantied.

www.ebay.com

DS18 EXL-SQ600.4 4 Channel 1000 Watt Rms Car Amplifier Speaker Sub Class D Amp 663593065322 | eBay

DS18 EXL-SQ600.4. 1000 Watt RMS 4 Channel Class-D Amplifier. 1 Ohm RMS Power (14.4V) Per Channel: N/A. 2 Ohm RMS Power (14.4V) Per Channel: 4 x 250W. 4 Ohm RMS Power (14.4V) Per Channel: 4 x 150W. 4 Ohm RMS Power Bridge (14.4V) Per Channel: 2 x 500W.

www.ebay.com

DS18 EXL-P1200X4 4-Channel Class A/B Car Audio Amplifier 200 x 4 Watts Rms @4Ohm 810005189378 | eBay

DS18 PRO-D2X 2" Bolt On Throat Car Audio Compression Driver 1000W Max 8 Ohms. DS18 PRO-NEO6.8R 6.5" Neodymium Mid-Range Car Audio Door Speaker 600 Watts 8-Ohm. DS18 PRO-XLNEO10MB 10" Neodymium Mid-Bass Car Audio Speaker 1000W - 1 Speaker.

www.ebay.com

DS18 EXL-P800X4 800W Rms 4 Channel Car Amplifier Fullrange Class AB Koren Amp 810005189361 | eBay

DS18 G8400.4D 4-Channel Car Amplifier 8400W Max Fullrange Class D Speaker Amp. DS18 G1800.4D 4-Channel Car Amplifier 1800W Max Fullrange Class D Speaker Amp. DS18 NXL-X1200.5D 5-Channel Marine Amplifier 2800W Max Powersport UTV Boat Amp.

www.ebay.com

Good Budget sensitive

DI1200.4 Full-Range Class-D 4-Channel Car Audio Amplifier, 2,400 Watts, 2-4 Ohm Stable, MOSFET Power Supply, Bridgeable - Recoil Audio

Features: Class-D 4-Channel Amplifier, 2400 Watts Max Power, RMS 300 Watts x 4@2 Ohm; RMS 210 Watts x 4@4Ohm; RMS (Bridged): 610 Watts x 2@4Ohm; Peak Power: 600 Watts x 4@2Ohm Featuring a high-speed MOSFET power supply, premium grade internal components, as well as 4-way protection circuitry...

www.recoilaudio.com

Used CT Sounds CT-150.4D 1000 Watts RMS 4-Channel Car Audio Amplifier | eBay

RMS Power @ 4 Ohm: 150 Watts x 4-Ch (14.4v). RMS Power @ 2 Ohm: 250 Watts x 4-Ch (14.4v). Amplifier Type: 4-Channel Amplifier. RMS Power @ 4 Ohm (Bridged): 475 Watts x 2-Ch (14.4v). Amplifier Circuitry: Class D.

www.ebay.com

Pioneer GM-D8704 600W Class FD 4-Channel Amplifier w/ Wired Bass Boost Remote 884938421928 | eBay

Pioneer GM-D8704 600W Class FD 4-Channel GM Digital Series Amplifier w/ Wired Bass Boost Remote. GM Digital Series 4-Channel Class FD Car Amplifier w/ Wired Bass Boost Remote. 4 gauge power and ground wiring is required for installation.

www.ebay.com

Thank you! So do the tweeters replace these corner speakers in my dash?

And what would you recommend for the speakers behind the rear seats shown in the second picture?

The covers for my pioneer speakers for the door are a different shape than the factory ones..wondering what you would do there? And the rear door speakers are smaller: hoping the 6.5” will still fit.

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

If you don't want to use tweeter pods or surface mount them in the upper door or piller if able, then you remove that cover and use the tweeter adapters to mount them in the dash. I would select mounting the tweeters last, once you have the gear in and can test location with the tweeters velcroed on the upper doors, a pillars or setting on the dash corners, once established then get what you need to install them relative to the location. I would defintaley recomend getting trim installtion tools, their inexpensive and very helpful!

Trim Removal Tool, 120Pcs Car Panel Door Audio Removal Tool Kit, Auto Clip Pliers Fastener Remover Pry Tool Set wit​

Doesn't have to be the 120 tool set, some of the basic ones have all you need so just look and get what has good consistent feedback ratings.

I would disconnect the center dash speaker altogether, no need for it.

As for ther rears, you h ave a coupl of options. You could do something like this in the doores

You could surface mount the tweeters slightly above the 6.5's on the door, b est to keep them as close as can be. You could also just use the 6.5 without the tweeters, strictly for rear fill between 150 and 3000 hz with the amp (provided the amp you get has a bandpass option for at least one of the chancels) as the crossover. This improves the overall listening experience in the front as it improves the staging but leaves a little to be desired in the rear, depends on is riding along and how often that is going to make a difference to you.

Those tweeters come with the option tot flush mount or surface mount.

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

I'd also recommend that at the very least, you deaden the doors with some sort of mass layer like this

Siless Max 120 mil (3mm) 30 sqft Car Sound Deadening mat - Butyl Automotive Sound Deadener - Noise Insulation and Vibration Dampening Material (30 sqft)​

Seems to be decent enough for the doors if that is all your going to do. I used about 3 of those packs on my Mazda 3, everywhere I could. I'd use it on all the doors and to line your trunk.

I understand that Resonix is the best out there, but in my opinion, if your going to invest that heavily into the project, you have to be committed to doing everything they recommend to achieve the ultimate result, just not for me at this juncture.