Greetings to all the fine folks here. I am in need of some help with a system I'm putting together. I recently acquired a new Honda Accord 2013 Coupe and am looking to install something fairly nice without breaking the bank. Total budget for this system will be around $1,500-$2,000 but that includes sound deadening, cabling, and all those loose ends.
What do I listen to? A bit of everything including pop, rock, latin music, jazz, techno, and others.
Now, here are my goals for this system:
- Keep stock HU
- Some device to convert hi to low level (I'm thinking an LC6i)
- Components: looking at HAT Imagine as they are a great fit for the Accord and many seem to recommend them.
- Sub: Nothing bigger than 12". Want clarity, not mind blowing SPL, although I definitely want to feel it. Not looking for something super loud that will make the whole car shake ridiculously like you see in youtube videos. Was looking at a single Image Dynamics IDQ12D4 V3 in a custom designed ported enclosure but keep seeing mixed reviews like "great for SQ but you won't feel it." Others say this is the right way as it can hit if you apply the right power and throw it in a custom ported enclosure.
- Amps: I'm leaning towards JL XD600/1 and XD400/4 but open to suggestions
- This is for a daily driver. No competition or anything like that.
In a perfect world I would try to go listen to some systems but can't do it tight now. I am looking for "being there, done that" folks who can provide their 2 cents.
Thanks all!
What do I listen to? A bit of everything including pop, rock, latin music, jazz, techno, and others.
Now, here are my goals for this system:
- Keep stock HU
- Some device to convert hi to low level (I'm thinking an LC6i)
- Components: looking at HAT Imagine as they are a great fit for the Accord and many seem to recommend them.
- Sub: Nothing bigger than 12". Want clarity, not mind blowing SPL, although I definitely want to feel it. Not looking for something super loud that will make the whole car shake ridiculously like you see in youtube videos. Was looking at a single Image Dynamics IDQ12D4 V3 in a custom designed ported enclosure but keep seeing mixed reviews like "great for SQ but you won't feel it." Others say this is the right way as it can hit if you apply the right power and throw it in a custom ported enclosure.
- Amps: I'm leaning towards JL XD600/1 and XD400/4 but open to suggestions
- This is for a daily driver. No competition or anything like that.
In a perfect world I would try to go listen to some systems but can't do it tight now. I am looking for "being there, done that" folks who can provide their 2 cents.
Thanks all!