Thoughts and suggestions for my first system

[rquinlan 10+ year member]

This will be the first system that I have put in my car, which is an extended cab Dodge Dakota. I care more about sq than I do spl but I still want it to thump a little but if I want it to, if that makes any sense. I dont really have a set budget, but I'm okay spending around $1,500 or so on this system. Here is what im interested in so far, but ive got very little knowledge in car audio so I would like some thoughts and suggestions for my system.

Sub: 12" JBL GTi MKII

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_12269_JBL+W12GTi+MkII.html

Amp: MTX Audio XThunder X1000D

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_14783_MTX+Audio+XThunder+X1000D.html

Component Speaker System: Alpine SPX-17PRO

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_10648_Alpine+SPX-17PRO.html

Amp for the speakers: Kenwood KAC-6404

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_11792_Kenwood+KAC-6404.html

Head Unit: Kenwood KDC-MP638U

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_11788_Kenwood+KDC-MP638U.html

This is about as far as my budget will go right now. Is this a horrible set-up? Do I really need two amps? Basically Im clueless and I need help. Any info you could give me would be great. Thanks

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[rquinlan 10+ year member]

Anyone?

 

[Jh8909 10+ year member]

the THD on that kenwood 4 chan is atrocious. you will defiantly hear distortion at high volumes. and those are pretty good comps so you shouldn't hurt them with a crappy amp. you should get a better 4 chan and a better sub amp.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

i emailed you a while back with a system but you never replyed

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

where in cali are you from

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

how bout a kicker zx1000 ,a dd 2515 dual 4,powerbass 2xl 6.5 componants,massive 400.4,alpine cda 9851 [new] with ipod and a custom ported box at 41 hertz and a scosche amp kit 1400.00

 

[Jh8909 10+ year member]

^ I like all of that. lol

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

thanks i tried to tell this guy a couple of weeks ago but hes not listening

 

[SicAudio 5,000+ posts]

anything kw as far as amps is garbage trust me i unfortunately sell them lolz and very few at that.

 

[hatedonmostly 5,000+ posts]

This will be the first system that I have put in my car, which is an extended cab Dodge Dakota. I care more about sq than I do spl but I still want it to thump a little but if I want it to, if that makes any sense. I dont really have a set budget, but I'm okay spending around $1,500 or so on this system. Here is what im interested in so far, but ive got very little knowledge in car audio so I would like some thoughts and suggestions for my system.

Unless you are a true audiophile, 95% of subwoofers of good quality will sound more than good enough to you.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

i here ya sic they dont make too much of anything that is good any more,not in car audio at least

 

[rquinlan 10+ year member]

where in cali are you from

Im from the bay area. Sorry I never saw your email or else I would have responded.

 

[SicAudio 5,000+ posts]

very true //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

you should listen to some of the senior members they know whats up,been there done that.theyll give you some good advise about your system.biggest mistake you can do is go to best buy or another place like that or even a car audio store that sells only what i consder flee market junk.at least her youll get what you pay for and then some.

 

[Jh8909 10+ year member]

i here ya sic they dont make too much of anything that is good any more,not in car audio at least

very true.