I have an '02 QC 4x4 and am getting ready to beef up the sound system. I would like some ideas on what guys are running for decks, amps and speakers. I am thinking like an Alpine or Kenwood deck with upgraded speakers in the doors and two 10" subs under the seat. First off, what size are the stock door speakers and what do I need for amps to push this? A 4 channel? Two 2 channel amps? List your mods and try to be specific if you can. I want the best system I can get that sounds great for a reasonable and realistic price.

Aaron

 

Fronts - 6X9
Rear - 6.5
Dash - 3.5

I would run the least amount of amps as possible. For the simple set-up you described (2-10"s under rear seat) I would say either a dedicated sub amp or a decent 5 channel if you wanted to amp the other speakers as well. One of the biggest things that is overlooked is sound deadening. Also, you want an amp that will at least match the RMS rating of the speakers.

 

(1) Pioneer AVIC Z1 headunit with built-in Nav, BT module, HD radio module and now Sat

(4) Kicker 6.5's co-ax in the from and rear doors
(2) Kicker 3.5's co-as in the dash
(2) Kicker 12" CVR DVC 2ohm subs
(1) Audiobahn 1600 watt mono channel amp (subs)
(1) Audiobahn 400 watt 2 channel amp (doors)

Ive got an Xbox 360 for gaming and music. Ive got TVs in the truck and I am in the process now of building a custom center console that will have a few purposes and house a few things including another 12" sub and amp

 

weedahoe - what are you running for battery and alternator? any dimming with your set up?

also, I havent blown you off on the bezel trim, my truck just needs some other attention right now so ive kind of put in the backburner but ill hit you up when im ready!

 

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no prob, whenever you are ready but PM me.

I have no dimming issues. Im using a stock 136 amp alt. I have upgraded all my electrical wiring (Big 3 upgrade - see my thread on it) and I am using two 1000 amp batteries from Autozone (Duralast gold).

But before I had my second battery I didnt have any dimming issues. I only added the 2nd batt because I added a winch (which now I no longer have)

So hopefully this answers all your Qs

 

Thanks for the replies guys! Weed, you have more in your system than I do in my truck itself! I bet it rocks though.........

Jon, do the 6x9's and the 6.5's fit w/o cutting? What size is stock?

Aaron

 

The sizes I listed are the factory size/replacement.

 

Here is my stereo. It's not the high end stuff that I used to install, most of it was on sale or from old systems. Its nothing special, but works good enough for me, definitely better than the stock 4 speaker that was in the truck when I bought it.

Head Unit: Alpine CDE-100, $99 on sale, with wiring harness, antenna adapter, and install kit
Front doors: Sony 3 way 6x9s, $35 circuit city closing
Rear doors: Boston Acoustics 5 1/4s, Free, had from a vehicle about 6 years ago
Subs: 2x Alpine Type E 12", $50 for both subs and box
Amp: Old Rockford Fosgate, pushing about 125watts RMS to each sub, I have had since 1996, when I turned 16. It has been around and yet to fail me

Total: $184

Here are some pics

 

price your stuff right and buy good stuff and youll be good...buy it new dont buy used amps they always blow...i have infinity's in my doors, kenwood deck an expensive one thats almost 6yrs old...kenwood amp...kicker subs in a fox box....