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Old 01-21-2007, 10:03 PM
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New to SQ, need build help please.

Hi guys, I'm in need of some assistance. I'm going to try and build my first SQ system, it's going in a '03 Dakota ext. cab. It's not for competitions, just personal use. I am intersted in obtaining the best possible imaging I can within my limited budget and speaker placement. I need to stick to basics so here's what I had in mind.

(1) Good head unit
(2) Front stage, 6.5" 2 way components
(3) Rear fill, 5.25" 2 way components
(4) Subs, has to be 2 10" shallow mounts,(thinking JL W1's??) Have .9 cubic foot per sub.
(5) 4 way amp for components
(6) sub amp

Components will be in stock locations(can move tweets), subs under rear seat (2 kids have to fit back there), amps under front seats, vehicle completely sound deadened (dynomat, and undercoated).

What I am trying to find is something I heard only once. We were listening to some Floyd, the music was not extremely loud, but it totally enveloped me, it sounded amazing. Kinda like having a really good headset on. The voice sounds like it's coming from the middle of your head and you can hear every insturment perfectly. I cannot go overboard on cost, (eg. $800.00 for a set of 6.5's is out of the question), all prices have to be reasonable. I tried searching the forums but it feels like I'm hunting in the dark, I need some light


Thanks for your help
Shawn
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Old 01-21-2007, 10:12 PM
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What's your budget?
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Old 01-21-2007, 10:20 PM
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Old 01-21-2007, 10:37 PM
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What kind of options are you open to? Is this going to be a self installed system of something you are going to have done?
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Old 01-21-2007, 10:39 PM
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I may do some myself, the majority will be done by pro's.
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Old 01-22-2007, 12:44 AM
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for thin subs, Id suggest the elemental designs SQ10s
http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=106
theyre avaliable for $55usd until february first, then i think they are going up to $105usd.

as for decks... im no expert and others here can give you better advice than i, although i really like my alpine 9813 or the 9833/9835.

for an amp, how much power are you looking at giving the components?
and how much to your subs?
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Old 01-22-2007, 02:34 PM
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For subs, get a Thunderform. They work really well in the Dakota and you'll pay more for an installer to make you something custom. http://www.mtx.com/caraudio/products...P201_specs.pdf
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That is exactly what I was going to recommend Paul, the box fits perfectly and they sound good. great value overall.
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