system help 08 infinity g37 coupe

[sgresham 10+ year member]

Hey guys. I am looking at adding a system to my 08 G37 Coupe, and I am not quite sure what I would like to go with. This car is not equipped with the Bose system, and in the door I currently have an 8", a 3", and a tweeter. In the rear deck I believe I have 6x9s and another tweeter. (I could be wrong on that.) I of course want to add more bass, but I would also like to upgrade the highs.

I went to Car Toys today and spoke with one of the installers, and after asking me the type of music I listen to, which is a little of eveything, but leans towards metal, he recommended that I go with 3 JL Audio W3 8s, a JL Audio HD 900/5, an Audiocontrol LC81, and a Focal Component set up front, the Focal Polyglass 165 VB. He also recommended putting some cheaper Focals in the back, which I dont think I need. After installation, dynamat for the trunk, box building, etc., the quote was up over 4500 bucks, which was a bit rich for my blood.

I was looking at spending about 2k out the door, but I also don't really want to sacrifice good sound.

I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on items I could possibly acquire online and get installed that would get me the same type of sound I heard today. Thanks a ton for the help in advance!

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[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

Dude tried to **** your wallet. You'll have that on big jobs. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[mxer69 10+ year member]

First off, don't do that. Second of all, listen to the advice people give you here. They aren't trying to pocked $3000 of that $4500 off of you...

Thirdly, get someone local from here to help you with the install (pay them of course). Most of them enjoy helping others. Especially for a few beers

Personally, I'd toss 2 sundown or DD 8's or an Fi Q in the back, and get a CDT component set or go ahead and get the focals. As for amps, you can get better for your money the JL...

Sundown or Zed would outperform them along with quite a few others. I'm sure others will chime in to help you out

 

[mxer69 10+ year member]

Dude tried to **** your wallet. You'll have that on big jobs. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

That is the only reason I don't like local shops. If you don't know what you're talking about, they take advantage of you and your wallet. They WILL completely rip you off. I've been to only a handful that are always only trying to make the honest buck. The rest try to rip you off completely.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

do they make a dash kit for that car?

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

do they make a dash kit for that car?

For $4,500, the dash kit should be custom cf with gold plating...

 

[sgresham 10+ year member]

do they make a dash kit for that car?

I'm not sure if they make a dash kit for my car, but I do want to keep my factory receiver, as it is very integrated into many other functions of the car. That was the reason I thought I could use something like the Audiocontrol LC8I. Is that correct? Also, I'd lve to find someone local on here to help me out with the install! Thanks for all the replies guys. I was pretty sure CarToys was trying to take me to the cleaners. Which CDT components would you guys recommend? It looks like the prices are all over the board for them.

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

OP, how much cash are you willing to part with? Is $3,000 acceptable?

 

[sgresham 10+ year member]

OP, how much cash are you willing to part with? Is $3,000 acceptable?

3000 is doable, but 2 would be alot better. Isn't that always true?

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

3000 is doable, but 2 would be alot better. Isn't that always true?

Yup. How about $2,500?

 

[sgresham 10+ year member]

I could swing that!

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

I could swing that!

Give me 10 minutes...

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

JL Audio Cleansweep

JL Audio CL441dsp Sound Processors - Equalizers at Onlinecarstereo.com

$190

2-channel amp: Arc Audio KS 300.2

KS 300.2 - ARC Audio 2 Channel 700 Watt Amplifier

$370

Mono amp: Arc Audio KS 1000.1

KS 1000.1 - ARC Audio 1 Channel 1000 Watt Amplifier

$500

components: Image Dynamics CXS64 V.2

CXS64 V.2 - Image Dynamics 6.5" 4 ohm Component System

$360

sub: Image Dynamics IDMAX12-D2

IDMAX12-D2 - Image Dynamics 12" 1800 Watt Subwoofer

$450

deadener: Second Skin Damplifier Pro (80 sq ft)

Damplifier Pro - Acoustic Vibration Dampening Mat

$290

That'll leave $300+ for wiring and install. Would be nice...

Your stock electrical system may throw a wrench into this, but it might not be a problem at all. If anything, you may have to upgrade your battery and perform the big 3...

 

[sgresham 10+ year member]

JL Audio CleansweepJL Audio CL441dsp Sound Processors - Equalizers at Onlinecarstereo.com

$190

2-channel amp: Arc Audio KS 300.2

KS 300.2 - ARC Audio 2 Channel 700 Watt Amplifier

$370

Mono amp: Arc Audio KS 1000.1

KS 1000.1 - ARC Audio 1 Channel 1000 Watt Amplifier

$500

components: Image Dynamics CXS64 V.2

CXS64 V.2 - Image Dynamics 6.5" 4 ohm Component System

$360

sub: Image Dynamics IDMAX12-D2

IDMAX12-D2 - Image Dynamics 12" 1800 Watt Subwoofer

$450

deadener: Second Skin Damplifier Pro (80 sq ft)

Damplifier Pro - Acoustic Vibration Dampening Mat

$290

That'll leave $300+ for wiring and install. Would be nice...

Thanks Misfit. This looks like a great setup. The only thing I wonder is if 8s would be better for tight puncy base than the 12. I've never heard an idmax sub, so I could be way off on that. Let me know.

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

Sorry for the delay. My girl's baby woke up and threw a fit. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif