DT! Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Hello everybody,I'm planning on doing a build in my 2007 Chevy Impala soon. I plan to put my Obsidian 15" v3 D2 in a box, with specs that are yet to be determined, and power it with a Sundown SCV-1500D. Also, I'm installing a Kenwood DDX372BT in the dash. However, the part I'm currently looking for help on is my front stage; I did some looking and I think I've decided on Focal. Before deciding on speakers I figured I'd get a matching sundown amp (SAX-100.4 V.2) for my mids and highs. From what I've read in these forums, Focal has pretty good components; After looking around I found Focal Performance 165AS components and figured they would be suitable for my front doors with the tweeter in the A-Pillar. Since my vehicle only has two stock locations for tweeters, I wasn't sure if I should buy 2 pairs of these comps and put the second pair of tweeters angle mounted on the rear pillars or possibly the A-Pillars as well or If I should look into a Coaxial speakers (Factory rear deck is 6x9s). This thought brought me to the contemplation of these two sets for the rear deck: Focal Integration ISC 690 and Focal Integration ISS 690. So at this point in time I'm at a road block, So I come to the experienced car audio buffs of SMD asking for assistance. My questions for you: 1) Do you approve in my choice of In-Dash receiver? 2) Do these components (165AS) seem like a viable option to pair with the substage. If not, what do you recommend instead? 3) Rear Deck: Focal Performance 165AS, ISC 690, ISS 690, or something else? 4) If you think I should run components for the rear deck, where would you mount the tweeter? 5) Is Sundown SAX-100.4 V.2 a suitable amp for my front stage? I know it seems like I'm asking a lot... that's because I am. I have faith in this community to point me in the right direction. Thanks for all your help! -DT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerballzs Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I would run mid bass in rear deck with no mids in rear deck at all. The Focals are alright there are others also available. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/garage/vehicle/2438-jeep-commander/I Pioneer P99RSAmpere 38002-Ampere 125/44-6.5 inch Hertz HSK XL Mids4-8 inch JL Audio ZR Midwoofer 2-5.25 Satori Mids2-Morel Tweeters, 2 Hertz Milles 3 inch on A pillars2-Hertz Silk tweeters DC Audio Level 5/12 Skyhigh Wire Mechman 320 XS Power D3100MO Funniest Thread of the Year 2013: http://www.stevemead...dy-being-a-pos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT! Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I would run mid bass in rear deck with no mids in rear deck at all. The Focals are alright there are others also available. this sounds like a great alternative, I am definitely going to take this into serious consideration. Hopefully I'll get more advice in this thread soon. Maybe somebody else will back up your opinion and recommend some quality midbass woofers for my rear deck. You said "the focals all are alright there are others also available "do you have any recommendations? I will continue to search. Thanks Ballz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorCityFats13 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I would run mid bass in rear deck with no mids in rear deck at all. The Focals are alright there are others also available. I agree.... if you are into higher end comp sets then you might want to run them active so you get more fine tune adjustment and greater efficiency and a full range set in the rear/package tray will only screw with your sound stage imagining... the midbass idea would use the real estate that has been given up .... make sure you either buy an amp with a 10x multiplier or plan on getting a DSP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nocturnalrites101 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 depends on your taste. Some people love focal, i personally am not a huge fan. Good thing about focal is alot of the authorized dealers get a sound board with good better and best if not more so you can flip a switch and hear them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nocturnalrites101 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I would run mid bass in rear deck with no mids in rear deck at all. The Focals are alright there are others also available. I agree.... if you are into higher end comp sets then you might want to run them active so you get more fine tune adjustment and greater efficiency and a full range set in the rear/package tray will only screw with your sound stage imagining... the midbass idea would use the real estate that has been given up .... make sure you either buy an amp with a 10x multiplier or plan on getting a DSP the components hes looking at are second from entry level keep that in mind i think they retail for like 220 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerballzs Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 ppi has a nice set of sql components for around 235.00. Great speakers for price. Mid bass your limited to certain ones. JL Audio makes them, Madison Sound also has them. try to use a 8 inch midbass. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/garage/vehicle/2438-jeep-commander/I Pioneer P99RSAmpere 38002-Ampere 125/44-6.5 inch Hertz HSK XL Mids4-8 inch JL Audio ZR Midwoofer 2-5.25 Satori Mids2-Morel Tweeters, 2 Hertz Milles 3 inch on A pillars2-Hertz Silk tweeters DC Audio Level 5/12 Skyhigh Wire Mechman 320 XS Power D3100MO Funniest Thread of the Year 2013: http://www.stevemead...dy-being-a-pos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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