looking for a new setup around $500

[Alhar92]

I've got a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder and right now I'm on my second system, running a Power Acoustik LT1440/2 bridged for a Kicker L7 in a Kicker custom box that they discontinued with the metal grill on it all on stock electrical with a new head unit, 2011 Pioneer DEH-6350SD. The box is pretty big, but im looking to upgrade and found Audio Queue.

i live in an area where the only car audio store i know of reps Z-Stat and thats really about it. I tend to stay away from most of their other products and only have a pair Z-Stat woofers in my front doors because i blew my bose up there before i knew much about car audio. Found what ive got now online.

Wondering if i were to buy two AQ SDC2.5 12's and throw them in a generic ported box with an MB Quart ONX 1.1500D, if it would be worth the change, or if i would even notice the difference. Should i find a custom box? ported or bandpass?

[xx1]

you should build a ported box, getting those aq's in a prefab its not worth it.

IMO

[CleanSierra]

What is this $550 going towards? Amp, subs, and box? Ditch that piece of junk amp FIRST. Then get a good box designed and built SPECIFICALLY for your ride with subs that will match the power of your amp(whatever you decide). The MB Quart isn't a very great amp and won't put out true power(clean anyway). My advice is do a piece at a time. Get a good amp, good box, and then subs for the amp you have chosen.

Welcome to the forum, please read around and take advice from the guys as you learn.

[CleanSierra]

Also, upgrade your Big 3, this will help most any system. If you're unsure of what that is or how to do it, ask and we'd be happy to help.

[Srh_rider12]

those AQ's would not be very happy in a prefab box your better building one

[Alhar92]

I'm not sure how to do the Big 3, i've heard of it, seen one persons on youtube. What amp might you suggest? $500 is just an estimate i came up with. i could go over that, probably up to around $900 max though for everything, not including the big 3. i'll do the big 3 immediately if i can figure out how.

[BobbyG2]

We have a great Big 3 tutorial here: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/13280-how-to-do-the-big-3-tutorial/

Any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

[CleanSierra]

Where do you live? I'll install that shit(I'm on mobile so I can't see where you might be). Anyway, BEST thing you can do for any system is get a box designed to suit a woofer and tuned to your listening preference(plus vehicle). Pathfinders have plenty of room, I'm sure we can get you a box for what you need. .

Edited June 26, 2012 by CleanSierra

[Alhar92]

I'm on the other side of the country. South Carolina.

[CleanSierra]

I'm on the other side of the country. South Carolina.

Not a problem, I'm in AZ. I'd be happy to WALK you through any help you need. Have you ever worked with wood before, or have access to tools to do so?