before I buy...

[o2cavyss]

After hours of planning, asking questions, and changing my mind a million times, I think I finally know what I'm ordering for my 09 sedan. For those of you who have more experience installing in the yaris, please look this list over to make sure everything will work together and that I'm not missing anything.

Already have the Knu 4 gauge 4 channel amp kit
http://www.knukonceptz.com/productDe...rodID=KFX-AK44

The rest of these are the plan
MTX Audio re-Q
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...e-Q+-REQ-.html

SPL FX4-840 4 channel amp
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...L+FX4-840.html

Alpine SPS-600C
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+SPS-600C.html

Pioneer Shallow Mount TS-SW251
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+TS-SW251.html

Hatchback box, .749 cu ft internal volume
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...a+S110SE-.html

Scosche Accumat AMT045x2
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+AMT045X2.html

The factors that went into this plan
-Cheap budget (college student)
-Simple install
-Keep original HU
-Take up as little space as possible without taking out the spare
-SQ, not loudness

Please give me feedback, so I don't waste money ordering stuff that won't work for my application

[derickveliz2]

Looks good to me, looking forward on your install, I'm about to start mine as well.

[o2cavyss]

So I finally ordered all my stuff today with some changes to the plan I last posted.
Here's the new list (changes in bold):
KnuKonceptz 4 gauge 4 channel amp kit
sub box off ebay H 13" x L 14" x TD 10" x BD 13", int. volume .85 cu ftMTX re-Q
SPL FX4-840 4 channel amp
Pioneer TS-W253R - 200W rms
Pioneer UD-G258 - grille for sub
Scosche Accumat AMT050 x2
Hifonics zxi 6.5C

Additional plans:
poly fill in box
6.5 speaker brackets from DIY (it says its for the hatchback only but should work for sedan too, right?)

So hopefully I'll be ready to install next week

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Yes, our front speakers are 6.5", so no need for brackets (most likely). Also, I'd suggest filling the corners (not the actual corner, but where the mdf boards meet, every inch) of the eBay box with some sealant. Mine had air leaks, so I did that, and it sounded much better.

[The Architect]

seems you got my speakers. They're quite nice and especially for the price.

Mine were put in "professionally" and they used spacers of at least half an inch perhaps because it was barely hitting the glass but I'm not sure if its necessary.

[GeneralDon7]

I used a spacer for my front ones, just in case, i pretty much made my own template, since when i made mine i didnt realize there was one on here.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Was he talking about the install diameter or the depth?

[The Architect]

pretty sure for depth.

[o2cavyss]

yeah, i was talking about depth. I know they have speaker brackets for the 6.5" openings but I do want to make sure it clears the window and I want to help eliminate any vibrations I can.

I went with the Hifonics because the Alpines were backordered this morning when placing the order (saved me about $30), but I think I'll be happy with them. How do you like them Architect?

[The Architect]

They're pretty nice I must say when powered well. My amp is only rated for 60 Watts to each speaker which underpowering them quite a bit and they sound nice.

I intend on getting a new 2-Channel amp that will do 150RMS'ish and Ill be using a few layers of sound deadener.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

oh, hahaha, thought you were talking about the diameter. My bad.

[o2cavyss]

Originally Posted by The Architect

They're pretty nice I must say when powered well. My amp is only rated for 60 Watts to each speaker which underpowering them quite a bit and they sound nice.

I intend on getting a new 2-Channel amp that will do 150RMS'ish and Ill be using a few layers of sound deadener.

That's good to hear, that amp I'm getting is supposed to give them 80 watts each so hopefully I'll be safe and satisfied. As for the sound deadening, I'm just getting enough to deaden the speaker area, but later on i'd like to go back and do the entire car like sqcomp is doing. But that is another project for another budget...

[o2cavyss]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

oh, hahaha, thought you were talking about the diameter. My bad.

no worries Kaotic, thanks for the replies, I was planning on giving that sub box a good look over to make sure it was sealed up but I guess it would be best to reseal it regardless

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by o2cavyss

no worries Kaotic, thanks for the replies, I was planning on giving that sub box a good look over to make sure it was sealed up but I guess it would be best to reseal it regardless

Yup, it'll sound more crisp.

[o2cavyss]

So...nothing with me ever goes as easilly as it should. The company I ordered my stuff from, which is known for its super fast shipping and everything else, supposedly had some crazy special deal over the weekend before I ordered my stuff Monday morning which backed up there warehouse with 3,200 orders and someone a few orders ahead of me took the last SPL amp. They credited me the $5-6 i paid in shipping. They ordered another amp and said it should be in in the next day or two, but you know how that goes sometimes. So I had them replace it with the Jensen Power 760 amp. Similar ratings, but the owner's manual from Jensen's site shows two sets of RMS ratings.

4 ohms: 75 watts x 4 chan.
2 ohms: 100 watts x 4 chan.
Bridged, 4 ohms: 190 watts x 2 chan.

and

4 ohms: 60 watts x 4 chan.
2 ohms: 80 watts x 4 chan.
Bridged, 4 ohms: 155 watts x 2 chan.

IDK, hope it will work well for my application, I am just too anxious to wait for the SPL to come in

[sqcomp]

...brick and mortar stores...

You know what they have in stock. It's right there. Plus you get local support and a real warranty.

Make it happen though! Let's see some pictures when you get rockin' on this.

[o2cavyss]

Everything is supposed to be here tomorrow. Can't wait! Any ideas on how I can make the spacers before the speakers get here? I have the template, but I need to know where to drill the mounting holes and I need to know the mounting diameter for the speakers.

[The Architect]

Originally Posted by o2cavyss

Everything is supposed to be here tomorrow. Can't wait! Any ideas on how I can make the spacers before the speakers get here? I have the template, but I need to know where to drill the mounting holes and I need to know the mounting diameter for the speakers.

the spacer can be 1/2" and the speakers will fit just fine but if you have 3/4" layin around thats fine too, id hold off on the mounting holes til you have the actual speaker to be sure, it only takes like 30 seconds anyways.

a little ribbon sealer between the door/spacer and spacer/speaker would help too.