Upgrading my system and I Need Suggestions

[Eddie_24 10+ year member]

This is my current set-up:

Current System:

Car: 2000 Chrysler Cirrus (Trunk Space is Limited, willing to remove my back seat though)

Head Unit: Kenwood eXcelon KDC- X395

Sub Woofers: 2 Kicker CVR 12"s in a 1.2 cubic foot per chamber sealed box

Amplifier(s): Hifonics 1700.1d running at 2 ohms, Lanzar htg447 (4 channel for speakers)

Speakers: Kicker KS Series: 6-1/2s in doors, 6x9s in rear deck

Equalizer: Kenwood 5 Band Graphic Equalizer

Capacitor: Absolute 4.5 Farad cap

1 Extra Battery

Kicker wiring all around some 4 AWG for the 4 channel, 1/0 AWG for my Mono amp.

Things Id Like to do with my upgrade:

1. Go to a ported box but I have a bad feeling my cars trunk may prevent me from this.

2. Go with some higher end subwoofers... I know Kicker definently isn't the all be all in subwoofers or anything car audio for that matter. But they were affordable when I put my first system together. I want more RMS wattage definently.

3. A better amplifier...

-initially had a Kenwood KAC- 9105D and it matched up with my 2 CVRs and together for just 900RMS they sounded great. My window seal got broken via all the vibrations and my Kenwood amp got wet and never recovered (ive fixed the seals) then saved up and bought the HiFonics Brutus 1700.1 D, but I'm extremely dissapointed in it. My Kickers dont hit the same notes on it as it did the kenwood, and everyone I know agrees its not as loud and doesnt have anywhere near the same sound pressure. Yet it is rated for more RMS. So after 2 months of using it... I sent the HiFonics back to Sonic Electronix... They gave me my 258 dollars on store credit... And I'm looking to throw 400 bucks on top of the 258 I have on store credit there to pick out my next amplifier.

-The amplifier needs to be from Sonic Electronix since that's where my store credit is...

Amplfier price range: 250-650 bucks

Subwoofer Price Range: 250-500 bucks (for a pair)

I'm really looking into getting the MTX Thunder Elite 1501D for 452 bucks (they accepted my offer of that price) and possibly matching that amp with 2 12" Audioque Street Duty 2.5s...

I'm open to any suggestions...

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[CAT MAN 5,000+ posts]

This is my current set-up:
Current System:

Car: 2000 Chrysler Cirrus (Trunk Space is Limited, willing to remove my back seat though)

Head Unit: Kenwood eXcelon KDC- X395

Sub Woofers: 2 Kicker CVR 12"s in a 1.2 cubic foot per chamber sealed box

Amplifier(s): Hifonics 1700.1d running at 2 ohms, Lanzar htg447 (4 channel for speakers)

Speakers: Kicker KS Series: 6-1/2s in doors, 6x9s in rear deck

Equalizer: Kenwood 5 Band Graphic Equalizer

Capacitor: Absolute 4.5 Farad cap

1 Extra Battery

Kicker wiring all around some 4 AWG for the 4 channel, 1/0 AWG for my Mono amp.

Things Id Like to do with my upgrade:

1. Go to a ported box but I have a bad feeling my cars trunk may prevent me from this.

2. Go with some higher end subwoofers... I know Kicker definently isn't the all be all in subwoofers or anything car audio for that matter. But they were affordable when I put my first system together. I want more RMS wattage definently.

3. A better amplifier...

-initially had a Kenwood KAC- 9105D and it matched up with my 2 CVRs and together for just 900RMS they sounded great. My window seal got broken via all the vibrations and my Kenwood amp got wet and never recovered (ive fixed the seals) then saved up and bought the HiFonics Brutus 1700.1 D, but I'm extremely dissapointed in it. My Kickers dont hit the same notes on it as it did the kenwood, and everyone I know agrees its not as loud and doesnt have anywhere near the same sound pressure. Yet it is rated for more RMS. So after 2 months of using it... I sent the HiFonics back to Sonic Electronix... They gave me my 258 dollars on store credit... And I'm looking to throw 400 bucks on top of the 258 I have on store credit there to pick out my next amplifier.

-The amplifier needs to be from Sonic Electronix since that's where my store credit is...

Amplfier price range: 250-650 bucks

Subwoofer Price Range: 250-500 bucks (for a pair)

I'm really looking into getting the MTX Thunder Elite 1501D for 452 bucks (they accepted my offer of that price) and possibly matching that amp with 2 12" Audioque Street Duty 2.5s...

I'm open to any suggestions...

i have you a nice 2k+ for your store credit...

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

look at american bass amps and subs.i can put you into a system for 1100 that will hit hard ,and you 'll be very happy with it

American Bass - VFL 120.1

and a pair of these

American Bass - XFL1244

 

[CAT MAN 5,000+ posts]

look at american bass amps and subs.i can put you into a system for 1100 that will hit hard ,and you 'll be very happy with it American Bass - VFL 120.1

and a pair of these

American Bass - XFL1244

i needs 150.1 or a 200.1........ wanna take a trade and my cash and, or Bj?

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

use the 258 for components and new wire for the new amp,or even a 4 channel and frt components

 

[CAT MAN 5,000+ posts]

or a 175.1.....

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

i needs 150.1 or a 200.1........ wanna take a trade and my cash and, or Bj?

dont need any trades ,but i can give you a good price tony ,pm me

 

[CAT MAN 5,000+ posts]

dont need any trades ,but i can give you a good price tony ,pm me

better be as good as i can get it.... pm me im kinda busy with upron

 

[Eddie_24 10+ year member]

Yeah I really need to upgrade my 4 channel amp, I bought my current 4 channel when I was balling on a tight budget. Once I add stronger subs and stronger amp, I plan to add some tweeters and some mid-bass drivers to compensate.

Any other upgrade suggestions?

-I'm keeping the American Bass package in mind, I've heard a few ****** systems packing American Bass full swing.

But on an off note I have a question... Why is it that the HiFonics Brutus didnt make my Kickers come alive the way my Kenwood amp did? Same set-up, hovered around 13.8-14 volts with both amps, subs wired the exact same way to 2 ohms, yet the Kenwood amp was better... It confused the hell out of me.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

the hifonics amp isnt very efficient ,neither are very good amps tho

 

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the hifonics amp isnt very efficient ,neither are very good amps tho i can also help with components and speakers too.if its car audio then i can help

 

[CAT MAN 5,000+ posts]

go to mylows... his cs is boss

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

thanks tony

 

[CAT MAN 5,000+ posts]

i only speak truth.

 

[Eddie_24 10+ year member]

I agree that neither of those amps are anything special, but the HiFonics amp completely stunk in my opinion.

I'm trying to figure out if going ported is a good option for me as well... I know sealed is for higher sound quality... I want to go ported and I'm willing to sacrifice some sound quality but Id prefer for it not to sound sloppy in my trunk.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

should be fine if the box is tuned around 34 htz,also get a lic plate dynamat kit ,it will cut a lot of the trunk rattle out