Tell me what you think of this setup for affordable SQ.

[JakeD 10+ year member]

I am planning on having a local shop install a completely system in my car using the following gear (will be purchasing from them). They are renowned by serious audiophiles in my area and have an impeccable reputation for doing quality work.

Here's what they're selling me:

Front stage: Hertz HSK 165 (125watts RMS)

Rear fill: Hertz HCX 165 (100watts RMS)

Sub: Hertz HX 250 D 10'' DVC (450watts RMS)

Audio processing: Alpine Imprint with custom tuning done by the shop (also boosts my preamp to 4V)

Here's where it confuses me:

Amp: Audison SRX5

Wiring options

4 x 55 watts & 1 x 160 watts (4 ohm/4ohm)

4 x 70 watts & 1 x 260 watts (2 ohm/2ohm)

4 x 50 watts & 1 x 300 watts (4 ohm/2 ohm)

4 x 50 watts & 1 x 300 watts (4 ohm/2 ohm)

2 x 140 watts & 1 x 260 watts (4 ohm/2 ohm)

4 x 75 watts & 1 x 160 watts (2 ohm/4 ohm)

The shop assured me that not only will the SRX5 be enough power to run that sub, but I will be shocked by the output and SQ it will deliver. They said the Hertz speakers are more efficient and need a lot less power than other brands in order to perform.

Thoughts?

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[MBrock4u 10+ year member]

Looks good, but about being affordable is another mattter.

 

[dafobbishon3 10+ year member]

HSKs are GREAT

 

[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

I am assuming with them doing it and you buying there you won't get out of there for under 1500

 

[JakeD 10+ year member]

Yeah, I think the price will be $1850 or so.

I've thought about doing it myself, but I have no experience in car audio. If I did I could probably get a lot better gear for the same price. The one thing that kind of irks me is the small amount of power going to the sub. Door insulation would also be nice.

 

[djman37 5,000+ posts]

With imprint are you going active? What ohm is each driver?

 

[JakeD 10+ year member]

With imprint are you going active? What ohm is each driver?

HSK 165 = 4ohms

HCX 165 = 4ohms

HX 250D = 4ohm DVC

I don't know if they are going active with Imprint. I'll ask.