Requesting advice on new Toyota Highlander setup, shopping for head unit, amps, woofs

[MediumTech 10+ year member]

I recently purchased a 2002 Toyota Highlander mid sized SUV with stock audio. So far I've replaced the front-door (Hertz ESK 165L) , and rear-door speakers (Infinity Kappa 3-way), and I'm decently happy with the new stuff I got, but now I'm shopping for head unit, amps, and woofer (s).

I am familiar with audio technology, but I've been "out of the game" for ~12 years.

I'm after decent loudness, but more importantly accurate sound. I'm willing to consider new or used components. I'm a new member here. I'm not allowed yet to post all the links for each item yet. (all these are Crutchfield)

I'm considering these new items: Your advice is requested and appreciated.

Head unit: Alpine CDE-123 $170

Front Amp: Boston Acoustics GTA-704 4-channel car amplifier — 70 watts RMS x 4, $173

Rear Amp: Alpine MRP-M500 Mono subwoofer amplifier — 500 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms $200

Woofer: I'm planning to put a single 10" woofer in a tuned box in the back. I'm after natural souding, tight bass, without losing more space than I must.

JL Audio 10W1v2-4, W1v2 Series 10" 4-ohm subwoofer $140

Box: Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Sealed single 10" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB10-75S) $60

Are all of these decent "bang for the buck" items?

Should I look at something else?

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[MediumTech 10+ year member]

OK,

Some of my shopping is done, thanks to the help of fellow forum members

I'm still thinking about what to drive these with: Front-Hertz ESK 165L's 100w-cont

But these issues are solved:

PowerBass Autosound ASA 600.1 on the way!

Image Dynamics IDQ-10 dual 4ohm sub, on the way!

Now to think about power wires, and woofer box.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

4 Gauge Amplifier Installation Kit

 

[MediumTech 10+ year member]

4 Gauge Amplifier Installation Kit

Cool, thanks.

Crutchfield wanted $150

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

yea too much ,i can send you a scosche 4 gauge ofc kit for like 60 shipped brand new also

 

[MediumTech 10+ year member]

yea too much ,i can send you a scosche 4 gauge ofc kit for like 60 shipped brand new also

Hmmm. Thanks...

When I feel less ill, I will try to get more info on this to better understand what is included in this scoshe kit.

 

[thegreatestpenn 5,000+ posts]

If u can, get a kicker hyperflex 4ga kit. Its by far my favorite wire to use

 

[MediumTech 10+ year member]

If u can, get a kicker hyperflex 4ga kit. Its by far my favorite wire to use

Thanks