Quote: Originally Posted by GBMINI (original)
If you're not sure at all, I suggest you not start!
This fabulous write-up is little different because it starts with a car equipped with the H/K amp (I presume you don't have that) but it's wonderful to give you an idea of what's involved in a stereo install:
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In particular, click on "system configuration" which shows how Paul put everything together.
Actually, I do have the H/K System, and my reasons for the wholesale exchange plan are similar to yours: slightly higher max volume with as clean a sound as possible. Additionally, I find that my H/K HU and iPod interface are woefully inadequate, and I would also like to have XM radio. Therefore, I have spec'd a Pioneer Premier DEH-P980BT HU. I thought about using an H/K Enabler, but again, the proprietary nature of the H/K amp/speaker setup really precludes using all the wonderful EQ features of the Pioneer (which are REALLY slick). I have chosen MB Quart QSC 216s for the front. Great reviews on these, and I am confident that the 6.5" mid will sound way better than the fairly lame looking 5.25" HK. I picked Pioneer Premier TS-D901P 6x9's for the rear (low freq response to 22 Hz. I am not using a sub). With 150w RMS into each channel from the Alpine amp (which does fit in the right boot cubby), this should sound crisp and plenty loud. I have 36 sq ft of Dynamat Extreme on the way to sound deaden the whole car. I have done a partial "practice" panel removal successfully, but have also ordered spare trim clips from newministuff
. So, I feel like the plan is good, but I just wanted to tap into anyone's experience in laying down new wires to connect it all. I have read and bookmarked your Adding Amplification pages and really appreciate the great photos. Thanks for taking the time to reply!
