Noob seeking advice

[Daddie O]

Hi all! I've been lurking for a couple of days and decided to sign up to seek advice. I haven't run anything other than stock systems in my rides since the 80's, and I am feeling the need to upgrade my stock system in my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I am trying to get best bang for the buck, and I'm not looking to be rattling any windows as I go down the block. I am looking for good sound quality. I listen to a wide variety of music, from rap to rock to jazz to reggae. Bluetooth compatibility is a must.

I have made a few purchases so far, and I value your opinions on them. Also, I am looking for advice on what would be an appropriate sub and enclosure to pair with my system keeping in mind my stated goals. Here is what I have purchased so far:

Kenwood KDC-BT555U for $139 installed from Best Buy (haven't gotten it installed yet)

Polk DXi 691 6x9's for the front doors for $63 from Best Buy

Polk DXi 651 6.5's for the rear doors for $29 from Best Buy

Precision Power P900.5 5 channel amp for $208 from 3 Kings Audio

So far I am into this system for about $450 including tax. What sub and enclosure do you recommend? A 10" or 12"? Should I go with a Polk DXi sub to match the door speakers? What wiring kit do you recommend? Thanks in advance for any comments on my purchases and help in future selections.

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[bbeljefe]

I would buy a decent 300 watt rms sub and pay a professional to build a box for it. The box is more important than the sub that's in it and a good builder can make a cheap sub sound great if he knows what the sub is before he builds the box.

Brand isn't important so long as it's from a quality speaker manufacturer and the only thing you'd be matching by buying a Polk sub would be the name on the label.

As far as size is concerned, a good ten can make as much noise as a mediocre 12, considering the above. So it's really up to you. If you have the space and budget for a good 12, you can always turn the bass down if it's too much but you can't turn it up if it's already up all the way and still not enough.

 

[Daddie O]

What make/model would you recommend for a 10" 300 watt rms sub, and what type of box? What about a 12"? Best bang for the buck...

I'm considering this: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_107DXI104S/Polk-Audio-DXi-104.html?tp=111&revp=2&ipp=20&revsort=dr#customer-reviews-tab

 

[Daddie O]

I ended up getting this: DXi1201 - Car Subwoofers | Polk Audio® New open box from reputable seller on eBay for $69 shipped.

Hopefully I did well. This thread didn't get much of a response.

 

[basswiigee]

for your money you did alright..... wiring kits, I always do 0ga, but you should be fine with 4ga.... spk wire I always run 12ga or larger you should be fine running 12 - 18

 

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wish I woulda seen this thread sooner!!!!

 

[Daddie O]

Thanks for the input! If i'm not mistaken the amp calls for 8 gauge wiring, but it comes with an adapter for 0 gauge. Is there an advantage to doing 0 gauge?

 

[brian84corvette 10+ year member]

no benefit using 0ga lower power amp. if you ever upgrade to a big amp 1k+ watts rms then you will need 0 guage wire.

 

[basswiigee]

Thanks for the input! If i'm not mistaken the amp calls for 8 gauge wiring, but it comes with an adapter for 0 gauge. Is there an advantage to doing 0 gauge?

yes there is... you will never have to wire it again no matter what system..... I always like the saying better safe than sorry..... I don't run under 4ga I don't care how small the amp is.....

 

[Daddie O]

I appreciate the thoughts about future scalability, but I will not be upgrading this vehicle further. Though I bet everyone says that //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[Daddie O]

I'm concerned that Crutchfield is saying Polk DXi speakers don't fit in the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee!

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

So you want new speakers/components. An amp sub , yes ? I can do a little research if you like. On what will fit your car . Do you have a budget ?

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Crutchfield says 6.5 frt doors and 5 1/4 rear doors I recommend components up frt and coaxes for the rear also does your truck have the infinity system ?

 

[Daddie O]

I have purchased Kenwood KDC-BT555U head unit

I have purchased Polk DXi 691 6x9's for the front doors

I have purchased Polk DXi 651 6.5's for the rear doors

I have purchased Polk DXi 1202 12" sub for the trunk

I have purchased PPI 900.5 Amplifier for all speakers

I am concerned because Crutchfield says the door speakers won't fit.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

I have purchased Kenwood KDC-BT555U head unitI have purchased Polk DXi 691 6x9's for the front doors

I have purchased Polk DXi 651 6.5's for the rear doors

I have purchased Polk DXi 1202 12" sub for the trunk

I have purchased PPI 900.5 Amplifier for all speakers

I am concerned because Crutchfield says the door speakers won't fit.

Well like I said. Return them. Get 6.5 components for the frt and 5.25 coaxes for the rears

 

[Daddie O]

Is there no way to get the speakers to fit? I got such an amazing deal on them. Plus going from 6x9 to 6.5 and 6.5 to 5.25 I am sure to lose low end frequency response.