Opinions on my Summer Upgrade Plan

[fatboytyler]

So this summer I plan on getting into the audio world a lot more. I am hoping to get a decent internship to help me make all this happen. But I was wanting to get your guys' opinion and see how close I am on approximate pricing. I am also wanting to do

Listed in order of priority:

1. 200 Amp (220 Peak) Singer Alt -- $430

I'm going 200 Amp to save money. Unless the 275 Is just that much better of an option for $100 more

2. Kinetik HC1800 or 2000 (Maybe one in the back?) -- $200/$240

(3, 4 and 5 will likely be bought together for simplicity)

3. Upgraded Door speakers (Need advice on selections). According to Crutchfield I can fit almost any 5-1/4" component set up front (1 set per door) and up to 6-3/4" mid bass in the rear (1 per door). I am thinking about not upgrading the rear speakers because I won't hear them that much (I don't think) and one speaker is right next to my sub box, so it won't do much. I would like to keep these at or below $200 total.

4. I want to deaden the whole truck, which I'll do when I change the speakers for simplicity sake. I don't want the stuff that'll break the bank, but I do want quality. What kinds do you suggest? I've always heard good stuff Audio Technix? Pricing?

5. Appropriate 4 channel amp for the front speakers and appropriate 2 channel for the rears if I upgrade them. I was looking at Sundown's SAX series of amplifiers. -- $400-$500 new, what are they going for used nowadays?

EDIT3: I could just use a 2 Channel to power both sides of my front component speakers couldn't I?

6. This is when I would like to upgrade to a SAZ 2500 to power my two SA-12s (Or would be a bad idea?) -- $740 New. Used is around $500?

7. New touch screen HU, but that is a very low priority.

Plus misc 0 gauge wire from either Knu or Sky High (OFC).

So I'm looking at around $2,000 or more depending on whether or not I buy new or used.

Suggestions, opinions, bashing, etc is more than welcomed. This will be my first actual full build and I am really looking forward to doing it. Gotta start saving now!

EDIT: I chose the 200A alt as a preference because Singer informed me that 200A is plenty for 3-4k RMS. I would be pushing what... 3.5K RMS?

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[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

What's the year, make, and model of the vehicle? I never advise someone on speakers without this information.

Why do you think you need a 4-channel amplifier for the front speakers? Run the front and rear speakers off one amplifier or run the rear speakers off the head unit. For your first build you should not try to do too much.

 

[fatboytyler]

What's the year, make, and model of the vehicle? I never advise someone on speakers without this information.
Why do you think you need a 4-channel amplifier for the front speakers? Run the front and rear speakers off one amplifier or run the rear speakers off the head unit. For your first build you should not try to do too much.

2000 Toyota Tundra (Access Cab). It's got a component system.

And yes I just got to thinking... Why do I need a 4 Channel amp? So I could just use a 2 Channel amp and plug the tweeter and mid range into the right/left channel together. Or am I wrong on this too. I'm still learning how my multichannel/front speakers work, but I learn more everyday.

 

[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

A component system takes 2 channels from your amplifier to run 2 pairs of speakers. Crutchfield probably advises 5.25" speakers in the front because they don't have big enough adapters to fit a 6.5" woofer. You can make your own adapters.

 

[fatboytyler]

A component system takes 2 channels from your amplifier to run 2 pairs of speakers. Crutchfield probably advises 5.25" speakers in the front because they don't have big enough adapters to fit a 6.5" woofer. You can make your own adapters.

I was just using that as a quick tool. I will actually take measurements of them soon enough to determine how big actually need. But I am certainly open to suggestions.