Need advice for my new stereo setup

[Greg]

Just as the title says. I would like some opinions / insight / experiences on the possible setup going in my car (97' Z28 coupe) this April. None of my choices are set in stone and I have yet to order any parts. I like to research the heck out of anything before I spend my money on it. The focus for this setup is more based on clean sounding then just loud. Just looking for solid choices without breaking the bank.


Head unit - Pioneer DEH-P5900IB
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...rs/DEH-P5900IB


Front doors and sail panels - Infinity Kappa 63.7i
http://www.infinitysystems.com/car/p...=US&Region=USA


Amps - Kicker ZX350.4 (for the Kappa's) and Kicker ZX450.2 or ZX550.2 (bridged for the sub)
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...6ZX3504&tp=115
http://www.millionbuy.com/kikzx4502.html
http://www.millionbuy.com/kikzx5502.html


Subwoofer - I'm not sure on the subwoofer yet. Its going to be a single 10" in a stealth box I'm going to build. I want it to be in the 400-600 watt RMS range with more emphasis on the sound quality. I know the JL audio 10W6 or 10W7 would be my best choices but I'm not sure I want to spend that much on the subwoofer. Would an 10" Alpine Type-R be a solid choice for a budget priced sub?


What should I do with the 4" speakers in the hatch? Most of my friends said I should just pull them.


Thanks for your time and any comments or feedback
- Greg

[Formula Z]

sounds good so far, and i even just got that head unit for christmas myself

[nascarnate326]

I have a 12 in Alpine Type R and LOVE it. Will rattle the hell out of my car with no problem. I dont even use full power most time.

[PACE]

i would run the JL 10W3V2 SOUNDS REALLY NICE. THE W6 AND W7 ONLY HAVE GOOD LOW BASS. THATS ABOUT IT...

[SoulTerror]

I agree with the Alpine Type-R subs. I use to have 2 12's and loved them.

[BP_Z28]

kicker sub for the stealth box.. I have a comp vr or comp something but I 4got, it sounds real good. I would take those over alpines any day.

[Greg]

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

What should I do with the 4" speakers in the hatch? Would anyone in the front two seats even notice they were gone?

[Derek]

What should I do with the 4" speakers in the hatch? Would anyone in the front two seats even notice they were gone?

I unplugged mine for a while because they rattled too much, but then i plugged them back in and didnt notice much of a difference, the panels on our cars all rattle too much lol

[GETGONE]

If you're doing coaxes in the doors and sails you don't need the rear hatch speakers for rear fill. With the factory setup with the subs in the sails the rear speakers are used for rear fill sound. The early non-monsoon 4th gens didn't even have rear hatch speakers. If you really wanted you could find a set of plastics that matched your interior so you don't have useless holes/speaker grills in the back.