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I have a 2009 Escape and I'd like to upgrade the audio system. I don't want to change out the head unit because I like the way it works, looks and I don't want to mess-up the Microsoft Sync.
So here is where my research leads me.
All Alpine brand, unless otherwise noted.
PDX-5 5-Channel Amplifier: 75W X 4 + 300W X 1 $600
SPR-176 6-1/2" Component Speakers (Front Doors) $300
SPR-17C 6-1/2" Coaxial 2-Way Speakers (Rear Doors) $150
SWR-1042D 10" Subwoofer (4Ω + 4Ω): RMS 500W $150
Custom enclosure under rear deck: $500
Questions:
The SPR-176 speakers in the front door are 5-11/32" deep. Will that fit in the front door?
Do I need a "processor" or can I just convert the stock head unit's speaker output to component level for the amp? (I want to use all the stock volume controls)
Will any of the functionality of Microsoft Sync be affected by these additions?
If I get the processor ($200), the price of all the components, parts ($300) and labor ($300) would be about $2500. Would that be a reasonable price? And what do you think of my choices overall?
So here is where my research leads me.
All Alpine brand, unless otherwise noted.
PDX-5 5-Channel Amplifier: 75W X 4 + 300W X 1 $600
SPR-176 6-1/2" Component Speakers (Front Doors) $300
SPR-17C 6-1/2" Coaxial 2-Way Speakers (Rear Doors) $150
SWR-1042D 10" Subwoofer (4Ω + 4Ω): RMS 500W $150
Custom enclosure under rear deck: $500
Questions:
The SPR-176 speakers in the front door are 5-11/32" deep. Will that fit in the front door?
Do I need a "processor" or can I just convert the stock head unit's speaker output to component level for the amp? (I want to use all the stock volume controls)
Will any of the functionality of Microsoft Sync be affected by these additions?
If I get the processor ($200), the price of all the components, parts ($300) and labor ($300) would be about $2500. Would that be a reasonable price? And what do you think of my choices overall?