Thread: Hippo's Audio Build Help

Originally Posted by GiAnT4LYFE

I would def go with 2 SA 8's or DC Level 2 8's. Get a nice AQ 750 to push them. Run a decent set of components up front, Crescendo Audio has a decent set for a great price. Find a nice used 2 channel amp for the highs. If you do it right, you can have a really nice setup for ~$700. Check out DIYMA.

fixed? D:

Can I get some info on good HU's for my setup? I like the Kenwood x996 but $300 is pricey.. suggestions?


And I think because of the rattling I will go with a 10" in the trunk and still get the 6x9 speakers.

Also will that baffle still fit in the door rynoman?

OK I think I'm going with the Kenwood x896. It has the exact same specifications as the x996 just it looks different and even has an aux in the front which the other doesnt.

It is $260.


I anyone has anything against me getting this hu let me know!!

300 is a good mid level HU price. You go less you lose features and quality. Why are you sold on the Kenwood? I mean I too have rocked Kenwood's Excellon series and I loved mine while it worked. I really like my Clarion touch screen but the cd player has stopped taking cds after 5+ years. I'm looking to upgrade that sometime when i find a good deal. Have you thought about buying a used deck ? There's always people upgrading and you might find a really nice gently used deck on one of those audio forums if your patient.

Here's a good deal on a 4channel amp.
http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/boa...gns-amplifier/

Hell i'm half tempted to buy that amp myself!

Another good deal on quality equipment.

http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/boa...-memphis-amps/

Last thing I'm worried about at this point is the amp. THe one in the original post seems to be the exact right thing for my set up. I'm the type of person that likes to buy things new.


I don't have enough money for everything right now so I'm buying the HU first, front components next, then amp, and then 6x9's, then sub and amp.

6x9s.... no no no no no. Just get rid of them all together. Honestly. Take them out, leave the grille on for aesthetics. You'll save money. Honestly. You're doing a daily build, even in a comp build you probably won't want 6x9s...

Originally Posted by GiAnT4LYFE

There is a guy on stevemeadedesigns.com that is selling a pioneer headunit, 4200 I think for $90, but it needs to be sent out to be fixed. Worth a shot if you're willing.

I saw that too. Tempting!

hould I bother hooking my 4 channel amp when i get one, to the stock 6x9's?

waste of time. go ahead, they might sound better, but you'd have to be sitting in the backseat with your head lodged between the rear deck and window to enjoy the sound of a 6x9 since they still don't do ****.

Sound is directional, except for bass. Just keep that in mind. Speaker pointing to the window WHILE the car is moving aren't going to make much sound. Drive your car and toss a ball up and see how far back it goes. That's what your mid/high sound waves are doing. So if they start behind you... where do you think they're going?

Sound travels much, much faster than a grand prix. I can hear my 6x9s just fine...I actually have my fade towards the front because my 6x9s were overpowering the fronts.

Sounds like we're starting to get into HAAS effect, phsycoacoustics, etc. Should we? Op?

lolol discuss as you wish. I still gotta find out how much this place sells the hu i want with free install.

I800 do you know of any differences between the x896 and x996 hu's? other than looks

Where did I say "they make no sound at all"?

Go fade your speakers to the back, then go fade them to the front. Tell me which is louder. Oh right, the fronts.

And if you say "cause they're closer" I'm just going to assume that your mother dropped you on your head and that you're a complete asshat. At least, more of an asshat than you're already proving to be.

Oh and put your glasses back on, since you're apparently a blind mother****er.

Originally Posted by SeanGTP

Where did I say "they make no sound at all"?Go fade your speakers to the back, then go fade them to the front. Tell me which is louder. Oh right, the fronts.And if you say "cause they're closer" I'm just going to assume that your mother dropped you on your head and that you're a complete asshat. At least, more of an asshat than you're already proving to be.Oh and put your glasses back on, since you're apparently a blind mother****er.

Why is that every single audio thread I've posted on eventually turns into this. I just simply don't understand why we all can't agree on something. Long story short is that while your front speakers will produce better sound to your ears, your 6x9s will still be benifical. That's it. No more argument. No more cursing. Let's just help the people on these forums, not get into pissing matches about specifics.

Why are you guys complicating this more than it needs to be?

I just want a build with high quality sound and a little bass when I want it. Here is what I've got picked out so far:

To suggest subs in the rear deck is rather naive for a number of reasons.

Primary, lack of enclosure.

This results in the vibration of the rear deck, trunk lid, and eventually the rear window.

The more important concern is your drivers will behave differently when the trunk is full compared to empty.

6x9's still suffer from the same, but to a lesser degree as they do not produce much content below 80 Hz at a useful SPL.

Originally Posted by SeanGTP

Where did I say "they make no sound at all"?

Go fade your speakers to the back, then go fade them to the front. Tell me which is louder. Oh right, the fronts.

And if you say "cause they're closer" I'm just going to assume that your mother dropped you on your head and that you're a complete asshat. At least, more of an asshat than you're already proving to be.

Oh and put your glasses back on, since you're apparently a blind mother****er.

Take the anger and insults out of your posts.

This is also misleading.

Distance is a primary factor in SPL.