Hey people,

Im new here but thought you could help me out with an install in my Mazda B2000 cabplus minitruck.

At the moment, Ive got 4 inch dual cone in the front and 4way 6x9s in the rear. I know this isnt a good setup, but this was done on a budget after buying the car, just to get some sort of sound.

Would just getting a decent front stage and a single sub produce good SQ, without having speakers in the rear?

I was thinking something like a good set of 6 inch splits or 5x7s in the front doors / or kick panels and a sub or two behind the seats (its an xtra cab so there is plenty of room behind the seats for audio gear to go ).

And if you guys could suggest some setup options that may suit. I realise my taste will factor speaker brand choice etc, but if you could guide me with some sizes, number of speakers / subs, and types of amps etc.

Sorry about my ignorance but Im new to the whole car audio scene.

Anyhelp or abuse would be greatly appreciated

Cheers
Greg.

"Would just getting a decent front stage and a single sub produce good SQ, without having speakers in the rear?"

Yes that is a very good idea for achieving a good SQ install. I'd definetly gto for 6inch splits over 5x7's for the front stage. Give us a budget to work with and we'll be a lot more use to you in regards to recomendign components etc.

Also what's you existing headunit?

My budget is $2000 - $3000, for the components. I would be installing them myself, as ive installed a system before, my downfall is I dont know much about how to select the components to create a good SQ system.

My current head unit is a JVC 160W (not sure about model number), its going into the dumpster anyway, so It doesnt matter much.

cheers

i belive that it's more the process of a good install that creates good sq rather than the components.

have a look at the following combination from fhrx studio's.

It includes installation which is what you're going to wan't for optimum SQ.

Under $2500 Installed

Soft
Source Unit(s): Alpine CDM-7874EB / Pioneer DEH-P3550MP / Clarion DXZ735
Front Speaker(s): Diamond M361 / Focal 165A / Rainbow SLX 230.03 / Morel Pulse
Sub(s): Diamond M312 / Boston GS1204
Amplifier(s): Audison SRx3
Sound deadening: G-Spot Serenity Max
Cable: Stinger / Phoenix Gold / Audison Source


Hard
Unit(s): Alpine CDM-7874EB / Pioneer DEH-P3550MP / Clarion DXZ735
Front Speaker(s): Boston FS-60 / Hertz HSK 165
Sub(s): JL Audio 12W0-4 / Hertx HX 300
Amplifier(s): Audison SRx3
Sound deadening: G-Spot Serenity Max
Cable: Stinger / Phoenix Gold / Audison


Under $4000 Installed

Soft
Source Unit(s): Alpine CDA-9811 / Pioneer DEH-P6550MP / Clarion DXZ835
Front Speaker(s): Boston RC620 / Diamond M661 / Focal Polyglass 165V2 / Rainbow CS 265 P3 / Morel Dotech Mk II
Sub(s): Boston 12.5LF / Diamond M312 / Focal 33A
Amplifier(s): Audison LRx2.250 & Audison LRx1.400 / Zapco 350 & Zapco 500M / Boston GT20 & Boston GT22 / Tru-Tech T-4.65 & Tru-Tech T-2.100
Sound deadening: G-Spot Serenity Max
Cable: Stinger / Phoenix Gold / Audison


Hard
Source Unit(s): Alpine CDA-9811 / Pioneer DEH-P6550MP / Clarion DXZ835
Front Speaker(s): Kicker RS6 / Hertz HSK 1600
Sub(s): JL Audio 12W3 / Hertx HX 300
Amplifier(s): Audison LRx2.250 & Audison LRx1.400 / Zapco 350 & Zapco 500M / Boston GT20 & Boston GT22 / Tru-Tech T-4.65 & Tru-Tech T-2.100
Sound deadening: G-Spot Serenity Max
Cable: Stinger / Phoenix Gold / Audison



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here's a link.

http://www.fhrxstudios.com/

Thanks for the info fatcatsam84
. Im checking out some of that gear that you mentioned now.

Cheers