Well, I been stuck behind the newbs wall for the first couple post, but YAY, im FREE!! hehe.

Anyways, Im looking for some advice about my next setup. I have most of the components picked out, but is open for discussion. Im into SQ and my breaking limits is $2k. All this will be going into a 2001 Lexus IS300. This is the list I came up with so far:

HU : Eclipse AVN 5510 or 6610 ($450 - $550)

Front : ID CTX65cs ($180)

Rear : ID CTX65 ($160)

Sub : Fi Q or Si Mag v4 (12") (Both price at $250) a little unsure about which to get

Stage Amp : Cadence iA4 (owned it - got it for $200 )

Sub Amp : Saz 1000D ($280, if i get it by the end of the month)

Wires : Knukonceptz + Rca & 1/0 ga for BIG 3 (~$160)

The total comes up to be $1780. Thats if I buy most of the sale items by the end of the month. Like I said, this is up for discussion. I can change a few things if its within reasonable price I think what i have here is a good setup and price for a good SQ ride My main concern is the subwoofer. Im having a hard time going straight SQ (Mag v4) or SQ with the OoMPh, SPL (Fi Q).

How set are you on those ID comps?

Reason I ask is that the CTX line is more of an entry level product. My personal opinion would be to either leave the rears stock, or spend much less money on them (if you feel you must upgrade them) and spend some additional money on the front stage speakers as they will make the largest difference in the sound of your system.

I also see nothing in your budget for sound deadening, which is also very important to a quality sounding system.

im not set on anything on the list , as im not in a rush to get them. I still trying to pay off my car so im getting piece of it here and there. I was working a budget of $2k b/c I can probably get it all by the end of the month. But if i spread it out in a couple i can work with a higher limit. I want to get the Hertz HSK 65 but no where to be found here in ohio :/ not as of yet. Do you have any suggestions towards a better front components?

Shiz

For Hertz, you might try calling Don @ Unexpected Creations 732-921-9046

Even if he can't ship them, maybe you can point you in a direction of where to purchase them if you have no local dealers. He goes by 6spdcoupe on most of the forums.

Other than that, it depends on how much you would be willing to spend.

For Hertz, you might try calling Don @ Unexpected Creations 732-921-9046

Even if he can't ship them, maybe you can point you in a direction of where to purchase them if you have no local dealers. He goes by 6spdcoupe on most of the forums.

Other than that, it depends on how much you would be willing to spend.

If i can cut cost without buying rear stage, I can work with 250-300 in price. Do you recommend Hertz HSK 165? I think i found a forum site that have it for 235 (used) shipped. Other then Hertz, what other would u recommend for CS within 250-300 ?

Edit note :

Would the Cadence iA4 enough to push the Hertz HSK 165?

Edited July 14, 200916 yr by shiz

Never heard the Hertz so I can't comment

Alpine SPX-17Pro are another good option in that price range. Pioneer TS-C720PRS aswell.

Those are just a couple off the top of my head. Rainbow, DLS, Focal, etc all offer products in that price range.