I would like a really good system, preferably, one that won't require that I go to the bank and borrow $2000 or more (maybe this is an inconsistency).

Some elementary questions (I am new to F150s):
What are QForm kick panels?
Is the Pioneer 6x8 TS-A6895 better than the JL Audio TR570-CX or XR570?
The Pioneers take 60 Watts to drive - with four of them do I need a 240 Watt minimum amp?
Any receivers you might recommend?
Any amps you might recommend? Someone posted that the Fulton Depth Charge is highly recommended for the price...? I can get a 500 watt Jenson at Sears for $199. Is this stupid?
What about a good subwoofer? (Do I now need more than 240 watts?)
Is Dynamat a good listening investment?

Thanks for all comments, pointers and help in this matter.

TIA,
Wayne aka Chemist

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'99 F150 4x2 4.6

 

Hey Chemist, just to show that you don't need to spend a lot of money on a system, let me share with you how less than $1500 will get you some decent sound.

• Sony CD player CDX-M600 $350
• Lanzar Equalizer e750S $100
• Two Profile Amps (on sale $100 each) one pumps 4x50w for the Polks and the other is bridged to 1x300w for the sub
• Two pairs of Polks DX7 $150 each (not cheap but well worth it.
• 12" Kenwood Db+ 250w RMS (1000w max) and Q-logic Type 2 (ported) box $300 for both
• Monster cable from head unit to amps and from apms to speakers, and power cables $150

Labor was done by me and a couple of friends, I saved about 300-400 bucks right there. I just took them for some nice dinner after we finished the job.

I asked Santa for a digital camera so if I get it (don't see why not, been a good boy all this year) I'll shoot you a couple of pics of my setup, if you are interested.

Alf

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2000 4.6 XLT Ext. Cab Silver

So Far

• ARE Z-series Color Matched Cap (for the Rotties...)
• Flowmaster 40 Series with Edelbrock Oval Tips
• Airaid Air System
• Sony, Lanzar, Profile, Polk, Kenwood, 500W Sound System
• Closer to the Ground 3" front and & 5" rear
• Clear Corner Lenses

Future

• 20" Rims with 295/40/20 Tires
• Street Scene Color Matched Mirrors
• SVT Bumber Cover
• Supercharger (way down the road)

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forgot to add
"feeling 18 again, priceless..."

 

Thanks Alf,
Where did you get the profile amps on-sale for $100 ea?


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'99 F150 4x2 4.6

 

www.crutchfield.com

They have then now for:

• Profile J400.4 50W x 4 item number 489J4004 $129.95
• Profile J400.2 100W x 2 item number 489J4002 $119.95 (bridged gives 1x300)

 

Those polk DX-7's are on sale at Crutchfield.
1st pair $149, 2nd pair $74.50

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2001 Lariat SC 5.4 4x4 LS ORP Class III 17in wheels Captains seats

Sony ES CDX-M650 Polk EX572a(2 pr.) Dynamats

Westin nerf bar, ARE Z series cap, Yakima rack, Bedrug

Superchip