I am going to order a complete system from crutchfield. I was hoping everyone could give me suggestions on alternatives or weakness of my current selections.... Thanks in advance...

BTW SQ is #1 on my list esp warm highs and mids with solid bottom


Alpine CDA-7995_CD/MP3 Receiver
This receiver has no internal amplifier. A separate amp is required.
Special:_Save $200! Was $499.99, Now: $299.99
Save up to $75 more when you add select car audio gear to your order!
Vehicle: 2001 Ford F-150 Pickup SuperCrew Cab (change)
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$299.99

1
Receiver Kit 003FMK550_

$19.99
Free

1
Receiver Harness 120701771_

$12.99
Free

1
Receiver Addon 150DINTOOL_

$4.99
Free


MTX Thunder421D_210W x 1 Car Amp
Special:_Get $25 off when you add a wiring kit and capacitor to your order!

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$299.99
Alpine MRP-F240_40W x 4 Car Amplifier

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$199.99
MTX Thunder8000 T8104A_10" 4-ohm Component Subwoofer
Special:_FREE Hatchback Box!

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$199.99

Polk EX3550_5-1/4" Component System
Special:_Save $100! Was $229.99, Now: $129.99
Plus, get $25 off when you buy a receiver and 2 sets of speakers!
Vehicle: 2001 Ford F-150 Pickup SuperCrew Cab (change)
Speaker Location: Front Door

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$129.99

1
Speaker Bracket 142SA68_

$14.99
Free

1
Speaker Harness 12071048_

$12.99
Free
Polk EX3550_5-1/4" Component System
Special:_Save $100! Was $229.99, Now: $129.99
Plus, get $25 off when you buy a receiver and 2 sets of speakers!
Vehicle: 2001 Ford F-150 Pickup SuperCrew Cab (change)
Speaker Location: Front Door

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$129.99

1
Speaker Bracket 142SA68_

$14.99
Free

1
Speaker Harness 12071048_

$12.99
Free

StreetWires PS08RI 8 gauge_Amp Wiring Kit Red with Patch Cable
Special:_Get $25 off with qualifying amp and accessory purchase!

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$39.99

Scosche EFX Amp Wiring Kit_10-gauge 250-watt w/Patch Cord
Special:_Get $25 off with qualifying amp and accessory purchase!

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$19.99

Scosche EFX_17-ft. Stereo RCA Patch Cable

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$8.99
1
Q-Logic QLH-CL10 Single 10"_Hatchback Subwoofer Box - cutout = 9.44"

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$59.99
Free
1
Crutchfield MasterSheet Instructions
Vehicle: 2001 Ford F-150 Pickup SuperCrew Cab
$4.99
Free
1 Crutchfield Guide_Car Stereo Installation

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Merchandise Subtotal (includes your FREE items)
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Checkout Ikesound.com and do a little comparing. Before you go blowing that much at crutchfied.com
Heck for that much you could get an elemental design sub or maybe a JL W3 v2 off ebay.

 

poolvibe -

I like your selection of electronics. I'm partial to Alpine, so that's just me.

All of the adapter and harnesses and such from Crutchfield will definitely make your install easier.

However, I will offer you a little advice regarding the speakers:

I would spend more on a 6 1/2" component set for the front doors and leave the rear speakers out for the time being, unless the $$$'s are not a factor in your selections.

5 1/4" components can sound good, but I would be willing to bet you would be happier with a set of 6 1/2" components.

I personally like how Polk's sound, but I like my MB Quart components better. If you shop around, you can get a good pair of MB Quart components for less than you were going to spend on the 2 pairs of Polks you are considering.

Later, if you feel the need, you can get a set for the rear, but I'm betting you won't need them.

Are you going to get a under seat sub box, or are you going to make one for behind the seat?

I'll post my sig so you can see what I did for audio in my 'Screw, which is the same year as yours.

Don't forget about sound deadening material for your doors while you have them apart. Here's a link to what I used. WAY cheaper than Dynamat.

Good luck and post what you are doing...

 

yeah i hear you. i listened to the mb. i really don't like titanium tweeters. they sound harsh to me. i thought the polks sounded a little warmer. Thanks for your thoughts I really need the help deciding since I'm a rookie.

frank

 

Which models did you listen to ?

What are you going to do about a sub enclosure ?

 

cant remember the exact model, they were 899 bucks though. thought that was steep for a speaker i wasn't impressed with. mabey I need to give them another shot?

I'm leaning toward www.supercrewsound.com on the box

Frank

 

Wow. You are the 1st person I've heard say they don't like the MB Quarts, especially in that price range. Others have said they like other speakers better, but I don't recall anyone saying they did not like them. Goes to show you, we all hear things differently.

Good for you, the Polks will save you some serious bucks !!

Funny, I always thought the Polk "dB" series of speakers sounded very comparable to the mid-range MB Quarts.

Oh well, buy what you like !! That is the name of the game.

I'd really be interested in hearing your thoughts on that box. Please try to remember to post your opinion, once you get some listening time.

Thanks !!

 

I know I feel like a freak of nature. Mabey the place that I listened to them at had a screwy set up or something? I'll try them again before I buy.

 

If you order from crutchfield and are a new customer, you can use my referral code and save an extra $20. It is not a lot, but every little bit helps.

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I think that you just enter that in at checkout and you get $20 off of your total order, and I get a $20 referral bonus.

That all sounds really good.

 

Thanks man! What a cool gesture. I'll def use it.

Frank