Amp and speaker advice

vermithrax

Just got my base + sport Z a couple weeks ago and the stereo is killing me, so it is time to upgrade.

I am pretty well set on getting one of the non-touchscreen JVC double din units. Where I am having to make tougher choices is the speakers and amp.

I am looking at the Polk Audio DB6501 Component System or maybe the MM versions.

What amp should I get to push these?

I am 6'3" tall, and one of my frequent passengers is too, so I need it to fit behind or below one of the seats, while the seat is all the way back and reclined. Is there enough room? If not, where will an amp fit? I was looking at a Pioneer GM-5500T or something similar.

Amazon.com: Pioneer GM-5500T 2-Channel Bridgeable Amplifier: Car Electronics

For bass, I was looking at the 250w powered Bazoooka 6.5 or maybe a basslink or something. Once again, not much room. I know the bazooka will fit in back, where the foam is, the basslink, I don't know.

Any help would be awesome. thanks guys.

RonRizz

The polk MM's would be a better choice, IMO. Also, the pioneer amp is kinda big, there are better choices in the fully digital realm, like the new alpines, and jl also has a mini-amp, as well as re audio, 1/2 the size, and good power, as well. Of course, there is a bigger price tag for a smaller footprint.
I can't comment on the basslink, but the bazooka's sound pretty good. I believe the basslink is overpriced, from some I have spoke to.
In the end, its really up to you.

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bigaudiofanat

X2 on both the better speakers and the alpine amps.

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vermithrax

Which new alpine amps are you talking about? Smaller would be good. Are there any reasonably priced smaller amps out there?

Also, I have been hearing a lot about the Sound ordinance and kenwood 5x7 powered woofers. Any info on these?

bigaudiofanat

Smaller quality amps are always going to be more expensive than larger sized amps. The PDX series are still nice

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RekeHavoc

Another amp to consider might be the PPI P900.4. I just put one in one of my other vehicles and I am happy with it so far. Very good power and reasonable price. I got mine from Sonic for about $200. Good luck!!

vermithrax

Hmm.. I only really need a 2 channel 100w RMS amp that will fit under or behind the seat. Is there anything like that anyone has used here?

My total budget is $800 at the most.That is for HU, amp, speakers and some sort of sub.

koffeegy

I just bought a JL HD900x5 and speaker set up from Wicked C.A.S. The setup consisted of JL C3's for the doors and dash and their "stealth" box with a JL 13tw5, which fits on top of the spare tire and you loose no trunk space. They are a forum sponser and have a thread on here for that box/speaker setup. It was almost buy the box and get the woofer free. I recently had the system installed and I just tuned it last night. O...M...G! Remember this, sound quality starts with the radio. If you start with poop and put an amp on it... you get amplified POOP. BTW the amp fits under the seat.


Wicked cas 370z stealth magic box subwoofer enclosure sub box

Just my

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vermithrax

That would be a good idea, as it would take care of my space issue, but just the woofer and enclosure puts me above my budget.

koffeegy

they do a 10". the box is $399 and speaker is $100

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vermithrax

I have a sport model, so I have to get the 13" sub and enclosure which comes out to $799. I would buy a 10" version in a minute if they offered one for the sport 370. 13" is a bit large for the sound I am going for anyhow.

koffeegy

Call Nazar and talk with him. He can put you in the right direction and clarify what the website doesn't. There is always a JL stealth box with two tens I think that fits with minimal space taken.

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printingray1

The JL Audio Nissan 370Z Stealth box contains two 10-inch, 10W3v3 sub-woofers in a sealed fiberglass enclosure. The sub-woofer system is mounted ahead of the rear axle. This way the producer says it will preserve the cargo space and maintain the vehicle’s weight distribution.

vermithrax

Isn't that going to put me waaaay over my $800 budget? I mean, I would love to drop $1500 -$2000 total for everything, but ... I would still need front speakers, a HU and an 2 amps after buying that.

Has anyone tried putting an Infinity Basslink or similar unit in the area above the spare tire? I'm trying to be a little creative, as money is a bit short, and space is very tight.

koffeegy

ebay has that box for $799, so yes you will be looking at something over your budget. only think I can recomend is to ride out the system you have now until you can afford a better one. I know that you want it NOW, but don't settle for second best. You would hate to know what I paid for my system and only the system. Not even going to talk about the install.

And possible one amp if you can run the subs in parallel

EDIT... Just read the instalation guide. At the end it recomends that you use a one channel amp. advising that, you are good with one amp that is 5 channels

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