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Alpine ICS X7HD, Critical Mass 654a, JL Zr 650 CSI, Zapco car audio build
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<blockquote data-quote="HatchbackSaab" data-source="post: 8499333" data-attributes="member: 669834"><p>I am looking for some recommendations on my car audio build, this will be going into a 1999 Saab 9-3 hatchback. The car was equipped with a 6 speaker system. 3.5" dash, 6.5" front doors, and 6x9" in the rear and has the upgraded amplifier which I will be replacing regardless. I will most likely get 6.5" converters to replace the rear 6x9's if I choose to use rear speakers. I am going for sound quality. Will most likely solder all connections unless suggested otherwise.</p><p></p><p>Parts I already own:</p><p></p><p>Alpine ICS X7HD meckless deck</p><p></p><p>internal amp (18 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels</p><p></p><p>9-band parametric equalizer</p><p></p><p>inputs: rear USB input, rear A/V input</p><p></p><p>outputs: rear A/V output, 6-channel preamp outputs (2-volt front, rear, subwoofer)</p><p></p><p>Zapco 650.6 amplifier with Sldin T</p><p></p><p>6x50 Watts RMS @ 4 Ohms</p><p></p><p>6x104 Watts RMS @ 2 Ohms</p><p></p><p>2x190 Watts RMS Bridged (4 Ohms, ch 1+2, 3+4)</p><p></p><p>1x360 Watts RMS Bridged (2 Ohms, ch 5+6)</p><p></p><p>Optional SymbiLink Balanced Inputs</p><p></p><p>Built in Variable Electronic Crossovers</p><p></p><p>Max. Current Requirements 80 Amps @ 540 watts</p><p></p><p>Critical mass Cm654a pro comp set: 6.5" speakers, 3.5" speakers with 4 channel amp.</p><p></p><p>Amp handling 500 watt max handling</p><p></p><p>RMS Power Handling : 400 W/ CHANNEL</p><p></p><p>X-Over Type : 24 db/oct</p><p></p><p>Impedance: 4 Ohms</p><p></p><p>JL Audio ZR650-CSI 6.5" 450W Evolution ZR Series 2-way Component System with 3.5" dash speakers.</p><p></p><p>Power Handling:</p><p></p><p>Peak: 450 watts per pair / 225 watts each</p><p></p><p>RMS: 170 watts per pair / 85 watts each</p><p></p><p>2-Way Crossover</p><p></p><p>Impedance: 4 Ohms</p><p></p><p>Extras: Part# in quotations.</p><p></p><p>Xscorpion 0/2/4ga universal platinum fuse holder (anl1010p) with 100 amp anl fuse.</p><p></p><p>Xscorpion platinum battery terminals ground &amp; power. (btrp)</p><p></p><p>Xscorpion gold 01ga ground &amp; power connectors (rtor0 &amp; rt0b),</p><p></p><p>Xscorpion gold 4ga ground &amp; power connectors (rtr4 &amp; rtb4)</p><p></p><p>Xscorpion speaker protectors (usp-5465)</p><p></p><p>Stuff I am still looking to purchase to finish the project.</p><p></p><p>Stinger (SHW510G) Audio Speaker Wire 10 Gauge Cable. Used to connect all speakers to amps or amp.</p><p></p><p>KnuKonceptz Kolossus Kandy 1/0 Gauge Blue OFC Power Wire. 0/1 gauge is for new power, ground, alternator wiring.</p><p></p><p>KnuKonceptz Kolossus Kandy 4 Gauge. To run to amps and also used for smaller existing ground and power wires on car. Still unsure if I should use this or 0/1ga all around? Roughly 13 foot run to battery to amp. Short 1-3 foot run amp to car body ground.</p><p></p><p>Vampire Wire (BP.5) Grounding Post connector. For grounding the amp to car body.</p><p></p><p>Sound dampening: Dynamat, sky high, GTmat, liquid paint on dampening. Any suggestions?</p><p></p><p>Quality 8" or 10" Subwoofer?</p><p></p><p>I understand when you want SQL usually you don't want rear speakers. I may just go without the rears if someone can convince me of doing so. Which is better the JL or Critical Mass comps? I could cut or make new enclosures somewhere in the car/rear doors. I talked with the owner of Zapco he told me why would you run 2 different brands of speakers to the zapco so I am Still unsure if I want to use the critical mass amp or run all speakers off the zapco? Also i am looking to get a 8" or 10" sub for crisp punch. This may cause a power issue when I do get a subwoofer if I choose to only use the zapco. I listen to a lot of metal music but appreciate SQL sound more than SPL.</p><p></p><p>Any suggestions? Battery to amp ground &amp; power size gauge? Any problems using sldin t with alpine deck? Which speakers should I put in doors and in dash? Should I make enclosures for the 3.5" speakers 8" to 6.5's in doors as recommended? May post pictures in the future.</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HatchbackSaab, post: 8499333, member: 669834"] I am looking for some recommendations on my car audio build, this will be going into a 1999 Saab 9-3 hatchback. The car was equipped with a 6 speaker system. 3.5" dash, 6.5" front doors, and 6x9" in the rear and has the upgraded amplifier which I will be replacing regardless. I will most likely get 6.5" converters to replace the rear 6x9's if I choose to use rear speakers. I am going for sound quality. Will most likely solder all connections unless suggested otherwise. Parts I already own: Alpine ICS X7HD meckless deck internal amp (18 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels 9-band parametric equalizer inputs: rear USB input, rear A/V input outputs: rear A/V output, 6-channel preamp outputs (2-volt front, rear, subwoofer) Zapco 650.6 amplifier with Sldin T 6x50 Watts RMS @ 4 Ohms 6x104 Watts RMS @ 2 Ohms 2x190 Watts RMS Bridged (4 Ohms, ch 1+2, 3+4) 1x360 Watts RMS Bridged (2 Ohms, ch 5+6) Optional SymbiLink Balanced Inputs Built in Variable Electronic Crossovers Max. Current Requirements 80 Amps @ 540 watts Critical mass Cm654a pro comp set: 6.5" speakers, 3.5" speakers with 4 channel amp. Amp handling 500 watt max handling RMS Power Handling : 400 W/ CHANNEL X-Over Type : 24 db/oct Impedance: 4 Ohms JL Audio ZR650-CSI 6.5" 450W Evolution ZR Series 2-way Component System with 3.5" dash speakers. Power Handling: Peak: 450 watts per pair / 225 watts each RMS: 170 watts per pair / 85 watts each 2-Way Crossover Impedance: 4 Ohms Extras: Part# in quotations. Xscorpion 0/2/4ga universal platinum fuse holder (anl1010p) with 100 amp anl fuse. Xscorpion platinum battery terminals ground & power. (btrp) Xscorpion gold 01ga ground & power connectors (rtor0 & rt0b), Xscorpion gold 4ga ground & power connectors (rtr4 & rtb4) Xscorpion speaker protectors (usp-5465) Stuff I am still looking to purchase to finish the project. Stinger (SHW510G) Audio Speaker Wire 10 Gauge Cable. Used to connect all speakers to amps or amp. KnuKonceptz Kolossus Kandy 1/0 Gauge Blue OFC Power Wire. 0/1 gauge is for new power, ground, alternator wiring. KnuKonceptz Kolossus Kandy 4 Gauge. To run to amps and also used for smaller existing ground and power wires on car. Still unsure if I should use this or 0/1ga all around? Roughly 13 foot run to battery to amp. Short 1-3 foot run amp to car body ground. Vampire Wire (BP.5) Grounding Post connector. For grounding the amp to car body. Sound dampening: Dynamat, sky high, GTmat, liquid paint on dampening. Any suggestions? Quality 8" or 10" Subwoofer? I understand when you want SQL usually you don't want rear speakers. I may just go without the rears if someone can convince me of doing so. Which is better the JL or Critical Mass comps? I could cut or make new enclosures somewhere in the car/rear doors. I talked with the owner of Zapco he told me why would you run 2 different brands of speakers to the zapco so I am Still unsure if I want to use the critical mass amp or run all speakers off the zapco? Also i am looking to get a 8" or 10" sub for crisp punch. This may cause a power issue when I do get a subwoofer if I choose to only use the zapco. I listen to a lot of metal music but appreciate SQL sound more than SPL. Any suggestions? Battery to amp ground & power size gauge? Any problems using sldin t with alpine deck? Which speakers should I put in doors and in dash? Should I make enclosures for the 3.5" speakers 8" to 6.5's in doors as recommended? May post pictures in the future. Thanks in advance! [/QUOTE]
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