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Originally Posted by russsims

* Why bother with the rear speakers which in my mind add so little to the sound? Why not go with the Alpine PDX-4.150 amp with its 150 watts RMS per channel X 4 power and then drive the front speakers with two channels, then either bridge the other two channels to drive the sub, or wire the sub for a dual voice coil set up? This route you only have to find space for one amp, save the cost of the additional amp, save the money for rear speakers that again, add little to no improvement in sound, and save the money on expensive power/ground cables & source cables for an additional amp & set of speakers.

This exact thought and setup has entered my mind as well.

"Alpine - PDX 2.150 or 4.150 (Stereo or 4 channel amp for the front and rear speakers)" from my first post

The speakers/amps are the next big upgrade. I was thinking of the best possible sound quality/volume (amps for all 4 speakers plus a separate mono amp for the sub. I will have to see how the sound changes when I get the Focals for the front.

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Originally Posted by russsims

* Wish we could find the audio shop that made the sub. enclosure you show in your photo which was in the '05 SEMA Eclipse show car. If they made a mold for this sub enclosure they could mass produce and advertise via this forum.

That would be slick! I was planning on having a local shop custom fab up a sub enclosure. I figure it will be $3-500 just for the box, depending on how elaborate they get with it.

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Originally Posted by russsims

* Lastly, if you or others have not found avic411.com web forum that is devoted to the Pioneer head unit you really should take a look. All kinds of good info for install, trouble shooting, compatible Bluetooth phones, operational issues, etc.

Been there, read the entire forum, got the T-shirt. That forum alone was one of the reasons I went with Pioneer instead of Alpine. Tons of great info and ideas on there. Bypass instructions, wiring questions, custom screens etc. It's amazing.

I got most of the stuff from Crutchfield. 15% off plus free backup camera, free shipping and no tax was a great deal. So far I spent around $1400 for the radio and all the accessories and wires/mounting kits/onstar harness etc. The packages started coming today and the D3 is expected to ship at the end of this month. Hope the stuff on backorder (basically every accessory except the iPod cable) will get back in stock soon. I may have to rip apart the dashboard 2x if the wait is going to be too long.

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Last edited by Morfious : 04-24-2007 at 08:22 PM.

	Morfious Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central NJ	Quote: Originally Posted by russsims * Why bother with the rear speakers which in my mind add so little to the sound? Why not go with the Alpine PDX-4.150 amp with its 150 watts RMS per channel X 4 power and then drive the front speakers with two channels, then either bridge the other two channels to drive the sub, or wire the sub for a dual voice coil set up? This route you only have to find space for one amp, save the cost of the additional amp, save the money for rear speakers that again, add little to no improvement in sound, and save the money on expensive power/ground cables & source cables for an additional amp & set of speakers. This exact thought and setup has entered my mind as well. "Alpine - PDX 2.150 or 4.150 (Stereo or 4 channel amp for the front and rear speakers)" from my first post The speakers/amps are the next big upgrade. I was thinking of the best possible sound quality/volume (amps for all 4 speakers plus a separate mono amp for the sub. I will have to see how the sound changes when I get the Focals for the front. Quote: Originally Posted by russsims * Wish we could find the audio shop that made the sub. enclosure you show in your photo which was in the '05 SEMA Eclipse show car. If they made a mold for this sub enclosure they could mass produce and advertise via this forum. That would be slick! I was planning on having a local shop custom fab up a sub enclosure. I figure it will be $3-500 just for the box, depending on how elaborate they get with it. Quote: Originally Posted by russsims * Lastly, if you or others have not found avic411.com web forum that is devoted to the Pioneer head unit you really should take a look. All kinds of good info for install, trouble shooting, compatible Bluetooth phones, operational issues, etc. Been there, read the entire forum, got the T-shirt. That forum alone was one of the reasons I went with Pioneer instead of Alpine. Tons of great info and ideas on there. Bypass instructions, wiring questions, custom screens etc. It's amazing. I got most of the stuff from Crutchfield. 15% off plus free backup camera, free shipping and no tax was a great deal. So far I spent around $1400 for the radio and all the accessories and wires/mounting kits/onstar harness etc. The packages started coming today and the D3 is expected to ship at the end of this month. Hope the stuff on backorder (basically every accessory except the iPod cable) will get back in stock soon. I may have to rip apart the dashboard 2x if the wait is going to be too long. __________________ Mean GXP Delivered 1/30/2007 $MSRP +$2K My Stereo Install--> Ultimate AVIC D3 Install thread Team Solo Performance Team Solstice 2008 Pioneer Avic D3 - Nav System JL Audio ZR speakers, Alpine PDX 4.150 amplifier Solo Performance Street Race exhaust JPM custom center console, handles and shifter Painted dash and windshield surround Custom Valentine1 flush radar display Debadged rear lettering K&N Air Filter OZ Ultraleggera Wheels DDM Works Big Brake Kit Last edited by Morfious : 04-24-2007 at 08:22 PM.