Help With New System

dkmons32 · Post by **dkmons32** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:15 pm

Hey guys I'm a new member, and I'm starting to build my system for my 2001 Lexus IS300. As of now, everything on/in the car is stock, but I have two 12W7 subs in a sealed enclosure to throw in once I get started. I've been around to a few shops/stores hearing speakers and getting advice and here's what I have planned out. I'm new to car audio and am looking for suggestions on what I have planned out already, or if you guys think I should switch a component out for something else. I'm going to be buying most of this stuff off eBay or other internet retailers. Only things that are final are the subs. Here we go :)

Head Unit - Clarion VRX755VD (iPod interface important for me)

Front Speakers - MB Quart PCE 216

Rear Speakers - MB Quart PCE 216

Subwoofers - Two JL 12W7s with sealed enclosure

Four Channel Amp - Maybe JL 450/4 (Not sure)

Sub Amps - Maybe two JL 1000/1's (Not sure, definatly need advice on this)

Capacitors - No idea...any suggestions?

Wiring Kits - No idea...any suggestions?

If there's anything else I may need for my setup, feel free to let me in on it.

Thanks guys

-Dan

joeyc · Post by **joeyc** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:21 pm

first of all, nice choice of subs.....
second, are you concerned with having balance between your subs and the level of you front components? i guess what i am asking is, are you going for sql(ruling out sq

) or spl?

High Society · Post by **High Society** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:30 pm

Head Unit - Clarion VRX755VD (iPod interface important for me)

Front Speakers - MB Quart PCE 216

Rear Speakers - MB Quart PCE 216

Subwoofers - Two JL 12W7s with sealed enclosure

Four Channel Amp - Maybe JL 450/4 (Not sure)

Sub Amps - Maybe two JL 1000/1's (Not sure, definatly need advice on this)

Capacitors - No idea...any suggestions?

Wiring Kits - No idea...any suggestions?

First off, you DO NOT need a cap. Since we got that outta the way. Subs great choice. As for amp, I'm sure for one of those JL1000's you can get two lower quailty, but will put out the same power amp. And forget rear speakers, save that money for the fronts, and look into a compset. Guess that those MB Q's are coax;s, look into their compset lines, if you wanna go with MB's. In our F/S forum, there a set of elevation audio comp set, that you can get a great deal on for 110.

As for a cd player, I'm not into a ipod, cant afford one, I'll just stick with mp3 cd's. So I couldnt help you much there, but if I was to go clarion, I'd go with their pro audio cd players. And with that much power you will have to upgrade your alt.

JeremyC · Post by **JeremyC** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:33 pm

Yeah you really don't need 2 1000/1 for a set of 12W7s. You could get by with one, or two 500/1. The 1000/1 is a little overkill. It works don't get me wrong, but its not really needed, even the JL rep will tell you that.

dkmons32 · Post by **dkmons32** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:37 pm

Thanks

. Yeah I want it to sound as good as possible, while still having it be as loud as I can without compromising the sound quality. Not sure if that makes any sense to you...

dkmons32 · Post by **dkmons32** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:50 pm

Oh ok, I see. So using a 1000/1 amp for each sub would be overpowering? Would I still be using the W7s to their full potential with two 500/1 amps? And I should get rid of the rear speakers? What do you guys think about the JL 450/4 amp for my situation? Any suggestions on wiring kits? Also, what is needed to upgrade my alternator?

High Society · Post by **High Society** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:52 pm

Thanks . Yeah I want it to sound as good as possible, while still having it be as loud as I can without compromising the sound quality. Not sure if that makes any sense to you...

Go ported. Those w7's sound great no matter what. and if you do that, one 1200watt amp or so would have them thankin you.

dkmons32 · Post by **dkmons32** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:53 pm

High Society wrote:Go ported. Those w7's sound great no matter what. and if you do that, one 1200watt amp or so would have them thankin you.

I definatly would, but they barely fit in my trunk as is

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High Society · Post by **High Society** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:56 pm

Also, what is needed to upgrade my alternator?

A new alternator :) and wire upgrades to and from batt, ground, and chassy.

And I should get rid of the rear speakers?

Yes, usually the people sitting back there are not worthy, so why should they hear any music :)

As for the 4ch jl amp, would work great, but theres other that would do the same for a lot less.

High Society · Post by **High Society** » Mon Mar 20, 2006 8:57 pm

I definatly would, but they barely fit in my trunk as is

If someone can fit two 18's in a mustang, then you can port two 12;s in your trunk :) Can you say custom install....