The "speaker kick panel" thread - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69C10 · 01-13-2005, 10:14 AM

Has inspired me to install a high quality sound system.
I have always wanted to do so.
Can anyone give me some advise on a superior combination.
I will be starting with the 6.5 infinity comps.
What brand and types of amp,head,woofer should I get?
Thanks,
JB

GreyHoundSteve · 01-13-2005, 10:18 AM

Ive been out of the loop for awhile but you can never go wrong with Alpine head units and JL Audio subs. I use to like to run Precision Power amps but Phoenix Gold and Alpine make pretty good amps too.

4x4Poet · 01-13-2005, 12:25 PM

Members will have a tough time suggesting a head unit without first knowing what media you wish to use, i.e., AM, FM, CD, MD, MP3, iPod, cassette, SACD, harddrive, satellite radio, etc.

muddpile · 01-13-2005, 01:22 PM

For mine I am leaning towards a pair of MB Quart 5.25" components in the kick panels. 6.5" will fit, but I figure it will likely interfere with my E-brake and floor vents. I will also be running some sort of subwoofer setup, consisting of either 4 8's under the seat or 2 10". I can't go behind the seat due to the gas tank still being back there. For an amp, I will likely use something like 75 to each 5.25"/tweet combo and 150 watts to each sub. It should sound really nice once I get it all squeezed into the tiny cab.

doc_rock · 01-13-2005, 09:53 PM

I wanna see if I can get a set of Kicker solo-baraks under the seat. The 10" versions of those funny looking square things should be perfect.

Tracy Focht · 01-13-2005, 09:54 PM

<cough> Kicker...

want really top of the line, look at our Kicker SS componets...and if you only add one sub, a Kicker KX550.3, three channel amp....85x2 up front, 400 watts into a 2 ohm load on the sub...

longnlow72 · 01-13-2005, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by doc_rock

I wanna see if I can get a set of Kicker solo-baraks under the seat. The 10" versions of those funny looking square things should be perfect.

not sure about there mounting depth but my 10" jl audio subs have 5 1/2" depth and barly fit with a box that is the same shape as the seat and floor. so u might be able to get them under, i would go with an alpine head unit, i dont have that much experience but i am reallt happy with my infinity 6x9's and jl audio subs

muddpile · 01-14-2005, 01:07 AM

JL Audio just brought back the W1. 10" sub that replaces the W0, the W1v2 is something like 4 1/2 inches deep. And it has that classic JL sound to it. I'm thinking of going that way.

doc_rock · 01-14-2005, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tracy Focht

<cough> Kicker...

want really top of the line, look at our Kicker SS componets...and if you only add one sub, a Kicker KX550.3, three channel amp....85x2 up front, 400 watts into a 2 ohm load on the sub...

hehehe ok, you seem to be the kicker man...

WILL the solo baraks do what I'm wanting them to do? Does Kicker still make 'em?

Tracy Focht · 01-14-2005, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by doc_rock

hehehe ok, you seem to be the kicker man...

WILL the solo baraks do what I'm wanting them to do? Does Kicker still make 'em?

yep, we still make them...a 10" may be hard, but an 8" is do-able...I did one in my 70...

phantom dually · 01-14-2005, 10:15 PM

I 2nd the KICKER subs. I have had over 15 systems in various vehicles (more than one in most) and all have been Kicker. To say it plain and simple for product vs $$ you cant get better.

01-13-2005, 10:14 AM	#1
69C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 41	The "speaker kick panel" thread Has inspired me to install a high quality sound system. I have always wanted to do so. Can anyone give me some advise on a superior combination. I will be starting with the 6.5 infinity comps. What brand and types of amp,head,woofer should I get? Thanks, JB

01-13-2005, 12:25 PM	#3
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Members will have a tough time suggesting a head unit without first knowing what media you wish to use, i.e., AM, FM, CD, MD, MP3, iPod, cassette, SACD, harddrive, satellite radio, etc. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

01-13-2005, 01:22 PM	#4
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	For mine I am leaning towards a pair of MB Quart 5.25" components in the kick panels. 6.5" will fit, but I figure it will likely interfere with my E-brake and floor vents. I will also be running some sort of subwoofer setup, consisting of either 4 8's under the seat or 2 10". I can't go behind the seat due to the gas tank still being back there. For an amp, I will likely use something like 75 to each 5.25"/tweet combo and 150 watts to each sub. It should sound really nice once I get it all squeezed into the tiny cab. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

01-13-2005, 09:53 PM	#5
doc_rock Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 84	I wanna see if I can get a set of Kicker solo-baraks under the seat. The 10" versions of those funny looking square things should be perfect. __________________ 1969 Chevrolet C-10 Bananamobile. Yes, it's ugly, yes, it's rusty, it's slow too, but no, I'm not trying to show it.

01-14-2005, 01:07 AM	#8
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	JL Audio just brought back the W1. 10" sub that replaces the W0, the W1v2 is something like 4 1/2 inches deep. And it has that classic JL sound to it. I'm thinking of going that way. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

01-13-2005, 10:18 AM	#2
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	Ive been out of the loop for awhile but you can never go wrong with Alpine head units and JL Audio subs. I use to like to run Precision Power amps but Phoenix Gold and Alpine make pretty good amps too.

01-13-2005, 09:54 PM	#6
Tracy Focht Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Stillwater, OK 74075 Posts: 2,936	<cough> Kicker... want really top of the line, look at our Kicker SS componets...and if you only add one sub, a Kicker KX550.3, three channel amp....85x2 up front, 400 watts into a 2 ohm load on the sub...

01-14-2005, 10:15 PM	#11
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	I 2nd the KICKER subs. I have had over 15 systems in various vehicles (more than one in most) and all have been Kicker. To say it plain and simple for product vs $$ you cant get better. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448



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