--- robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM> wrote: > I was told by the guys over at Van-again that if you > have power windows that > you can only replace the existing 4² speakers that > are there and cannot add > lower 6x9 or smaller units in the lower door > housing. Is this true? Here is a link to a Vanagon with power windows and a 6.5" component system installed in the stock location: <http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/speaker_detail.html> You might want to drop him a line to see how he did it. > I was looking into the SONY CDX-L410X $129 with the > Sony RM-X114 Wireless > Remote Control $30 for the radio unit. The remote is definately a good idea. A set of pre-amp outputs are helpful when adding equalizers, processors and amplifiers. > If I have to keep the 4² speakers I was looking into > the infinity Kappa > 42.5i 4" 2-way Speakers € 2-50W RMS power range > $120 for a pair > > Large Speakers I was looking at: > Infinity Kappa 63.5i 6-1/2" 3-way Speakers $200 Per > Pair > Kenwood KFC-1387 5-1/4" Speakers $70 Per Pair > Kenwood KFC-1389ie 5-1/4" 3-way Speakers $90 Per > Pair I'm an Infinity speaker fan, so I like the first two choices. If you use the 4" variety, I would install some in-line bass-blockers. > Subs: > Infinity Kappa Perfect 10.1d 10" Dual 4-ohm Voice > Coil Subwoofer $190 > Kenwood Excelon KFC-XW1025dB 10" Dual 4-ohm Voice > Coil Subwoofer $190 > Rockford Fosgate HE2 RFP4208 8" Dual 4-ohm Voice > Coil Component Subwoofer > $130 If you use these passive subs, you will need an amplifier and an enclosure for them. An amplified subwoofer like a Bazooka BassTube or an Infinity BassLink would also work. > Have no idea on the power amps, any suggestions? If the Sony unit puts out at least 30W per channel, you shouldn't need an amp for the main speakers. If you don't have enough power, you can always add the amp later. > Where is the best type of place to the install? > A pro shop? A private person? If you want it done right, do it yourself. If you choose to use a pro, look at some of his low-end installations before making a decision. > Best place to buy? Best Buy (they install too), Circuit City, ebaY, Crutchfield...if you use a pro, you might want to buy the equipment through him. You might want check out the12volt.com forums <http://www.the12volt.com> for any other info you need. Good luck, ===== TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition Winter Park, Florida http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg_campers http://photos.yahoo.com/tjhannink [Vanagon] Album __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com |
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