My dad's friend recently asked me to help build him a system after hearing a previous setup I had and decided he wanted something as well. His budget is around $1300-1400 and wants to incorporate an in dash dvd, no need for nav, but with touch screen, BT, and IPOD capabilities. He drives a 2009 Ford Lariat F 150 and would like to keep customization minimal and realiability high. He primarily listens to country, oldies, classic rock, blues, and jazz. He doesn't necessarily require a large amount of bass, I guess just enough to add more depth. So a daily driver car but no means will it be an SQ or SPL car, he does not have much exposure to the field so I won't need to go all out but I also want to suprise him.

I was thinking about using a 450/4v2 that I could have picked up for a good price but after today a good choice is looking like the Sundown 100.4. Front channels to components and the rear will be bridged to a subwoofer. Wondering what box design with fit this type of truck and a corresponding subwoofer, as well as any components that will all fit this type of project and price range. I will probably get a Pioneer AVH-3100 dvd or AVH-4100 dvd for the source which will take up about $300 of the budget.

So with the remaining $1000-1100, can be slightly more, any ideas? The sundown is also $365 here on the site and box material is no issue, nor is the wiring and accessories.

Thanks for the help

how about these comps?

Edited October 14, 200915 yr by Chainsaw

that kind of music will benefit from beefy midbass, try Incorporate that into the install. possibly with an active set up or a good set of componets w/ deadening on the doors. my dad's 03 f150 has alot of road noise with some aggressive tires and exhaust, so a health dose of deadening in the right places will really help with the sound of the system.

I'll sell you some gear for it!

Massive P950.5 5-channel amp

Massive TW12-demo like new

Massive CKII 6.5" comp set-demo like new

that kind of music will benefit from beefy midbass, try Incorporate that into the install. possibly with an active set up or a good set of componets w/ deadening on the doors. my dad's 03 f150 has alot of road noise with some aggressive tires and exhaust, so a health dose of deadening in the right places will really help with the sound of the system.

What comps would you recommend?

And how would I go active with the head units I listed? He is on a budget and wants the 2 DIN, didn't think you could do it with the avn3100 or avn4100.

I also am curious about a good shallow mount sub or another alternative.

Thanks

You can't go active and have a sub on a 4 ch amp. I may be wrong, as I'm not a pro at all!

Just buy the better comp you can, and some deadening for the doors(secondskin damplifier or other).

It seems that you don't need a big sub, so, look for a 10" : incriminator, ssa, Fi,...are good brands.

A 400 watts sub would be enough with your amp power(200 to 400 w?)

Tell us what you think, what you find.

You can't go active and have a sub on a 4 ch amp. I may be wrong, as I'm not a pro at all!

Just buy the better comp you can, and some deadening for the doors(secondskin damplifier or other).

It seems that you don't need a big sub, so, look for a 10" : incriminator, ssa, Fi,...are good brands.

A 400 watts sub would be enough with your amp power(200 to 400 w?)

Tell us what you think, what you find.

Yeah I was thinking for a sub maybe the IDQ10, Fi Q 10, or ICON 10. For the comps maybe the DLS UP6i, Image Dynamics CXS64 v.2, Boston Acoustics Pro60, Focal 165KF, or Morel Tempo6. Having trouble picking though.

dvd unit is gonna eat up the bulk of the budget..

no shops to audition speakers?

that kind of music will benefit from beefy midbass, try Incorporate that into the install. possibly with an active set up or a good set of componets w/ deadening on the doors. my dad's 03 f150 has alot of road noise with some aggressive tires and exhaust, so a health dose of deadening in the right places will really help with the sound of the system.

What comps would you recommend?

And how would I go active with the head units I listed? He is on a budget and wants the 2 DIN, didn't think you could do it with the avn3100 or avn4100.

I also am curious about a good shallow mount sub or another alternative.

Thanks

well i think i would recommend you go with a comp set if your not capable of active (i cant recommend any however). also, some amp can do active, like sundown's line.

like i said earlier, you should focus on the install. deadening the doors, IMHO, is a must to get good sound from the speakers.

for subs id stay away from shallow mounts, they tend to cost more and perform inadequately for the money. what space do you have to work with?

I don't think you will find people who have listened to all these high end sets!

Which ones can you test ? Tell us what you think.

But speakers choice is difficult on the internet!

Of course, the icon is good, but with your budget and power(1 amplifier) a less powerful sub may be a better choice.

You'll see what the people here tell you.