Suggestion ???

dk_nguyen · Post by **dk_nguyen** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 11:55 am

hey guys,

I've finally decided and bought these for my GS, please let me know if I need to add or change anything else b4 the install. Thanks

Alpine D-901 DVD
Alpine TME 770 screen for Nav
Alpine NVE 872 Nav
Alpine DVD changer
Alpine CD changer
Alpine XM tuner
Alpine Ipod
Alpine Multiple Ainet controller
Brax 2400 Chrome
Brax 2000 (2) Chrome
Focal Utopia Frt & RR
PG Powercore 15F Cap
Yellow Top (2)
Stinger Expert RCA's & wirings.

Bwcad1 · Post by **Bwcad1** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 12:08 pm

drop the cap and get a high output alternator.

cargodz · Post by **cargodz** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 12:12 pm

Bwcad1 wrote:drop the cap and get a high output alternator.

^ and maybe something a lil better battery wise too... Yellow tops aren't bad, but there are much better dry cell batteries out there.

JeremyC · Post by **JeremyC** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 12:28 pm

So why do you want a set of utopias for the front and rear?

Personally I wouldn't spend the money on 2 sets of utopias, especially with the phasing issues, you would run into. (phasing can kill a soundstage, and tends to cut (not improve) your mid bass output)

I would get one 2 or 3 way set, take my time setting up the sound stage, and leave it at that.

kevinberry1 · Post by **kevinberry1** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 2:51 pm

JeremyC wrote:So why do you want a set of utopias for the front and rear?
Personally I wouldn't spend the money on 2 sets of utopias, especially with the phasing issues, you would run into. (phasing can kill a soundstage, and tends to cut (not improve) your mid bass output)
I would get one 2 or 3 way set, take my time setting up the sound stage, and leave it at that.

^X2

You will be more than satisfied with a great 2 or 3-way setup in the front and leaving out the rear fill. Plan the install carefully before just tossing the components in their factory location or in kickpanels.

swimmerdude · Post by **swimmerdude** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 3:01 pm

I am just going to agree with what everyone has said.
Ditch the cap and get a high output alternator. Your car will thank you and it lets you upgrade to more power in the future too. I'll ask if you are puting one of them yellow tops up front, because that is where it will be needed most. As long as you have a good battery up front with a good alternator, a rear battery probably wont be needed.
Only focus on the front stage. Why put expensive speakers in the rear when you are in the front?? And plus with them being utopias, just running fronts should be plenty.