2013 Dodge Avenger custom install?
05-20-2013, 01:47 AM
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2013 Dodge Avenger custom install?
Hey y'all first time poster and new to the car audio world. I've got this car on order coming with the factory Uconnect 130 and 4 speaker system, but would like to upgrade it right away. First off I think i'll be getting my dealer to install a Uconnect 430n that I had ordered for my gf's Jeep Compass she just bought but changed her mind on the head unit. I feel the touch screen, nav, hard drive will all come in handy, plus I can include it in my loan. The car has room for 6x9's in the front doors and in the rear deck, but also the higher models have a spot for 3.5"ers on the dash. The spot is still there for them in my model but they are filled with foam i've heard. My initial plan is to run tweeters in the pillers, 3.5's in the dash, either 6.5 or 6x9's in the front doors, and the same options in the rear deck. To round it out I think a couple 10's or 12's in the truck will finish this off nicely. I would want to keep this simple and run it with a 5 channel amp, and have been thinking of using all Rockford Fosgate equipment.
Does anyone have any thoughts or input on this build and any suggestions to help me out? Like speaker suggestions and maybe sub size and either ported/sealed. I'd like to preserve as much truck space as I can to keep this clean and hidden.
Does anyone have any thoughts or input on this build and any suggestions to help me out? Like speaker suggestions and maybe sub size and either ported/sealed. I'd like to preserve as much truck space as I can to keep this clean and hidden.
05-22-2013, 09:54 AM
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you need to look at your budget for this setup.
I would suggest 3 way components front (6.5", 3", 1"). get a set that works together, dont piece it together. not sure fosgate offers that. CDT makes a lot of options for this. Focal makes great speakers as well. their access or polyglass lines are affordable and are pretty good.
in the rear i would keep it simple. most high end systems dont even run rears. I kept my rears stock so that I could fade the rears back in when I have people in the back seats. if you must upgrade, get a coaxial speaker, possibly one that pairs up well with your front speakers.
for an amp, 5 channel works. I am running my system off a 6 channel, with the 4 channel part bridged to 2, and the subwoofer portion bridged to 1. this might be something you would consider.
why 2 subs? 1 good sub will do the trick. subs are run in mono, so its ok to have 1, and if its powered right, it will sound as good as 2, but taking up less space, and costing less money.
why fosgate? do not focus on making it all match with the same brand. do you like to have the same brand TV, toaster, and car? no. why? because nobody can be make everything well. do some research on different brands that are good for different things. example: pioneer makes good head units but dont buy their amplifiers.
what are you doing to convert your factory radio outputs to RCA level? i would usggest a DSP. there are lots out there, I am using a JL audio clean sweep. fosgate makes a good one, so does audio control and lots of other brands. the difference between these and line out converters is that the DSPs take the speaker level input, remove all factory equalization that comes from the deck, and gives you an output that is comparable to the output of a mid to upper end aftermarket radio.
I would suggest 3 way components front (6.5", 3", 1"). get a set that works together, dont piece it together. not sure fosgate offers that. CDT makes a lot of options for this. Focal makes great speakers as well. their access or polyglass lines are affordable and are pretty good.
in the rear i would keep it simple. most high end systems dont even run rears. I kept my rears stock so that I could fade the rears back in when I have people in the back seats. if you must upgrade, get a coaxial speaker, possibly one that pairs up well with your front speakers.
for an amp, 5 channel works. I am running my system off a 6 channel, with the 4 channel part bridged to 2, and the subwoofer portion bridged to 1. this might be something you would consider.
why 2 subs? 1 good sub will do the trick. subs are run in mono, so its ok to have 1, and if its powered right, it will sound as good as 2, but taking up less space, and costing less money.
why fosgate? do not focus on making it all match with the same brand. do you like to have the same brand TV, toaster, and car? no. why? because nobody can be make everything well. do some research on different brands that are good for different things. example: pioneer makes good head units but dont buy their amplifiers.
what are you doing to convert your factory radio outputs to RCA level? i would usggest a DSP. there are lots out there, I am using a JL audio clean sweep. fosgate makes a good one, so does audio control and lots of other brands. the difference between these and line out converters is that the DSPs take the speaker level input, remove all factory equalization that comes from the deck, and gives you an output that is comparable to the output of a mid to upper end aftermarket radio.
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05-22-2013, 10:17 AM
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you need to look at your budget for this setup.
I would suggest 3 way components front (6.5", 3", 1"). get a set that works together, dont piece it together. not sure fosgate offers that. CDT makes a lot of options for this. Focal makes great speakers as well. their access or polyglass lines are affordable and are pretty good.
in the rear i would keep it simple. most high end systems dont even run rears. I kept my rears stock so that I could fade the rears back in when I have people in the back seats. if you must upgrade, get a coaxial speaker, possibly one that pairs up well with your front speakers.
for an amp, 5 channel works. I am running my system off a 6 channel, with the 4 channel part bridged to 2, and the subwoofer portion bridged to 1. this might be something you would consider.
why 2 subs? 1 good sub will do the trick. subs are run in mono, so its ok to have 1, and if its powered right, it will sound as good as 2, but taking up less space, and costing less money.
why fosgate? do not focus on making it all match with the same brand. do you like to have the same brand TV, toaster, and car? no. why? because nobody can be make everything well. do some research on different brands that are good for different things. example: pioneer makes good head units but dont buy their amplifiers.
what are you doing to convert your factory radio outputs to RCA level? i would usggest a DSP. there are lots out there, I am using a JL audio clean sweep. fosgate makes a good one, so does audio control and lots of other brands. the difference between these and line out converters is that the DSPs take the speaker level input, remove all factory equalization that comes from the deck, and gives you an output that is comparable to the output of a mid to upper end aftermarket radio.
I would suggest 3 way components front (6.5", 3", 1"). get a set that works together, dont piece it together. not sure fosgate offers that. CDT makes a lot of options for this. Focal makes great speakers as well. their access or polyglass lines are affordable and are pretty good.
in the rear i would keep it simple. most high end systems dont even run rears. I kept my rears stock so that I could fade the rears back in when I have people in the back seats. if you must upgrade, get a coaxial speaker, possibly one that pairs up well with your front speakers.
for an amp, 5 channel works. I am running my system off a 6 channel, with the 4 channel part bridged to 2, and the subwoofer portion bridged to 1. this might be something you would consider.
why 2 subs? 1 good sub will do the trick. subs are run in mono, so its ok to have 1, and if its powered right, it will sound as good as 2, but taking up less space, and costing less money.
why fosgate? do not focus on making it all match with the same brand. do you like to have the same brand TV, toaster, and car? no. why? because nobody can be make everything well. do some research on different brands that are good for different things. example: pioneer makes good head units but dont buy their amplifiers.
what are you doing to convert your factory radio outputs to RCA level? i would usggest a DSP. there are lots out there, I am using a JL audio clean sweep. fosgate makes a good one, so does audio control and lots of other brands. the difference between these and line out converters is that the DSPs take the speaker level input, remove all factory equalization that comes from the deck, and gives you an output that is comparable to the output of a mid to upper end aftermarket radio.
05-23-2013, 12:12 AM
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If its a decent shop then they would do a custom install even if you bring in the products. Usually they are cool with being paid to install rather than loosin the business all together.
For rear speaker whether in the rear deck or doors is up to you. In my car I have components in the rear doors and the location of the w tweeters is right behind my head. It drives me crazy. If you have rear seat passengers then they will appreciate door speakers. Also if you plan to put the amp under the rear deck or install free air subs in the rear deck those are also good reasons to do rear door speakers. Otherwise I'd stick with the rear deck.
For rear speaker whether in the rear deck or doors is up to you. In my car I have components in the rear doors and the location of the w tweeters is right behind my head. It drives me crazy. If you have rear seat passengers then they will appreciate door speakers. Also if you plan to put the amp under the rear deck or install free air subs in the rear deck those are also good reasons to do rear door speakers. Otherwise I'd stick with the rear deck.
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