Component speakers or subwoofer
 

I just picked up a Pioneer 4600bt for my base 370. I really didn't want to spend any more money right now but my speakers sound like crap. So, should I add a component system with amp or subwoofer first? Then in a few moths I'll do whatever is left. Also, if you choose the component system, any suggestions?

I'd do components first. Although I have dual subs in mine, I could live without them. The stock speakers are particularly bad, so start there. I'd also do an amp to power them properly.

Components all day man. There has been a few threads made adding this as well.

This is the route I was thinking as well.

I'm thinking Polk db6501 and either the rockford fosgate p300x2 or pioneer prs-d800

I had those speakers in a previous Z and thought they were outstanding.

I did 6x9s in my current Z, but they are not really necessary. I'm just sort of a 6x9 fan.

Good Choices IMO, however if you can swing the money that costs for the brands, I suggest the Focal series over Polk, Fosgate, Infinity almost any day. There are a few Boston Acoustic sets out there which are pretty damn good also.
Just my thoughts.

Is there a sponsor I should get the door spacers from or where else can I get them? Or will I even need them? I'm going to stick with the 6.5in.

So if I am ordering the zclosure spacers, do I get the 6.5in center hole?

since you have the base model, i would say go with components. I even have the BOSE and am gonna swap mine out. They are just okay with my JL 10Wv3.

The prs d800 is a top-notch amplifier... Small footprint, beautiful to look at, and sounds amazing as well. Not to mention can be had for cheap...
I have 2 spares on the shelf in the garage, just waiting for the right time to install in place of my re-audio unit.

Wanna sell one:)

:rofl2:I bet you can find one on amazon, or sonic electronics for $150

Already have haha

Teaser...lol

So how about this Pioneer d8604 and run the front component speakers on 2 channels then bridge the other 2 to power the pioneer shallow mount sub that is 200 rms?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E1BRITU

That's what I run in my Z. Works great and fits under the seat; although I moved it to the space between the package shelf and spare.

I have no first hand knowledge on this amp, but it strikes me as odd that theyy have the freq response listed as starting at 40hz ???? misprint?? Wheres the sub-bass
Edit......Nevermind, pioneer has it listed at 10hz on their site.

OP I'd advise if our going to amp your polk db's that you upgrade to a higher end set or speakers. The polk db's are good but for amping power you will want something a little beefier.

Do yall think the alpine spr- 60c is a better choice? What would be needed to make these fit? A spacer?

Sense they are in the same price bracket and compared to about the same as the db's I would say no. You would be better off with the alpine type r's or the polk dxi or mm's.

So I began the install tonight. I have some questions that I need help with.

1) the fitting on the driver side door is being a bitch connecting the harness where I drilled the holes to get the speaker wire through the door. Any suggestions?

2) on my pioneer 4600bt I have the option to hook the rca's to either a set of front speaker, rear speaker, or sub out outputs. Which would i use if i am using 2 channels on the amp for door speakers and the third channel to power a sub?

Not sure about your harness issue other than to say take a break, and go back after it fresh. As far as your rca connections, you can use either front or rear for components, makes no difference.. Run them to channel A inputs on your amp. Use sub outs for Subwoofer, run them to channel B inputs on amp.

Good advice. I called it a night around 2 this morning and hit it again a few hours ago. the driver side connector was a huge pain but the passenger side went a lot smoother.

Right now it's all pretty much wired up, I bought some plastic to make the tweeter bracket with so I am waiting on a buddy to bring his dremel over to cut it and it looks like i have to use the big ring bracket that came with my polk woofers but they didnt give me any screws so i have to pick some up later tonight.

Im running Alpine components, Alpine amp, Custom box in rear with two JBL's and two 8" subs.

Go with the components first with a good amp. Then go from there

I already bought a sub, components, and amp.

Got everything hooked up, hooked up the battery and popped both fuses on the amp.

oh no. go over that wiring again. hope nothing was damaged.

Well the amp fuses popped as soon as I connected the battery. I have a feeling it is my ground so I'm going to relocate it.

So what do you guys think? I have now blown the 2 30amp fuses on the amp 2 times now. Both pop immediately when I hook the battery back up. I have a 80 amp fuse on the main power line(what is recommended by pioneer). I have checked the ground and power wire over and over, and it is all intact. I put the amp behind the driver seat so there is nothing for the amp to touch and ground itself with(it is sitting on carpet. I am starting to think there is an issue with the amp. What else is there to check for?

Unmount the amp and connect it to the battery using two short pieces of wire. If the fuses blow you have a defective amp. I have seen this a few times during audio installs. Snap a pic of your install of the amp. Also are you grounding to the frame or running back to the battery?

I got it all working. I appreciate all you guys help!

Good deal.

How much hassle is mounting the crossovers and finding the crossover points?
Rockford came out with speakers that have the crossover built in.

Mounting the crossovers is not an issue...they are pretty small, and come with set crossover points.

Ah cool, that was my only reasoning for looking at those fosgates bc of that feature.