Alright, let me start by saying that before I registered and posted here that I've been trolling the boards and across the net for a couple weeks to try and avoid a flaming on this board. I've got very limited car audio knowledge, but have been reading threads nonstop to try and educate myself. That being said, feel free to tear this apart--I'm just looking for some help and guidance knowing full well that I'm both a board and car audio noob.
That being said...
I've got an 03 Toyota Camry. A couple years back I put an Eclipse 3200 HU and an ancient Kicker 15 solo baric powered by a Rockford 500 watt amp into it. After a while I decided I needed to get rid of the stock speakers, as the SQ ****** and sound was getting drowned out by my sub.
After some research and talking to a couple local shops, I was sold on a Memphis setup. They put in four m-class 6x9s powered by a 4x50 watt m-class amp. I was extremely happy with the system for a while as the SQ is awesome, but I've noticed that the lack of midbass is really starting to bother me.
I went back to the shop that sold and installed my Memphis speakers and amp and started to talk with one of the installers and a couple sales dudes about some options.
1)I looked at the new memphis 8" midbass, but it would be an awkward (and intrusive) fit into my doors while moving the 6x9s to the kickpanels--the panel would probably reach out and rub against your knee.
2)Then he told me I could get rid of the 6x9s in the front, put in the mclass 8" components in their place, and throw in a 4x125 to power the whole set.
3)The idea he liked most was to get rid of the front 6x9s, get a 6.5" component for the kickpanels and a 6.5" midbass for the doors (still on the memphis line). Then he told me I could either throw in the 4x125 or bridge the 4x50 and run the rear 6x9s off the HU (not my fave option).
Anyways, I'm wondering if option #3, potentially the best option of the 3, is even worth all the trouble. Would I even really be able to tell that much of a difference?
My other question is if there are some other solutions to my midbass problem. Would I be better served with a different brand or setup altogether? I know the shop carries JL, but beyond that I'm not too sure.
My budget is something around 1-2k, hopefully closer to 1k, and I'd like to stay away from having to build expensive fiberglass enclosures (I'm looking for functionality over style).
Thanks in advance for the help and advice.
That being said...
I've got an 03 Toyota Camry. A couple years back I put an Eclipse 3200 HU and an ancient Kicker 15 solo baric powered by a Rockford 500 watt amp into it. After a while I decided I needed to get rid of the stock speakers, as the SQ ****** and sound was getting drowned out by my sub.
After some research and talking to a couple local shops, I was sold on a Memphis setup. They put in four m-class 6x9s powered by a 4x50 watt m-class amp. I was extremely happy with the system for a while as the SQ is awesome, but I've noticed that the lack of midbass is really starting to bother me.
I went back to the shop that sold and installed my Memphis speakers and amp and started to talk with one of the installers and a couple sales dudes about some options.
1)I looked at the new memphis 8" midbass, but it would be an awkward (and intrusive) fit into my doors while moving the 6x9s to the kickpanels--the panel would probably reach out and rub against your knee.
2)Then he told me I could get rid of the 6x9s in the front, put in the mclass 8" components in their place, and throw in a 4x125 to power the whole set.
3)The idea he liked most was to get rid of the front 6x9s, get a 6.5" component for the kickpanels and a 6.5" midbass for the doors (still on the memphis line). Then he told me I could either throw in the 4x125 or bridge the 4x50 and run the rear 6x9s off the HU (not my fave option).
Anyways, I'm wondering if option #3, potentially the best option of the 3, is even worth all the trouble. Would I even really be able to tell that much of a difference?
My other question is if there are some other solutions to my midbass problem. Would I be better served with a different brand or setup altogether? I know the shop carries JL, but beyond that I'm not too sure.
My budget is something around 1-2k, hopefully closer to 1k, and I'd like to stay away from having to build expensive fiberglass enclosures (I'm looking for functionality over style).
Thanks in advance for the help and advice.