I just got an '01 Escape to be my new daily driver, so it's time to start looking into audio upgrades. I have some parts that have been moved around between some of my past daily drivers, and now they're going into the Escape (at least I think so). Here's what I've got to work with:
JVC KD-AVX2 HU
Pioneer DEH-P690UB HU
CDT Audio ES-620 Components
Audison LRX 2.150 (for front stage)
Audison LRX 1.400 (for the sub)
IDMAX 12" @ 1 Ohm in a sealed box
1 Farad Capacitor (big can style)
Dynamat Xtreme
I was originally running all of these parts off the JVC HU, which I liked, but my Escape came with the Pioneer HU. After using the Pioneer for a while, I've concluded that the iPod interface is much better, but it lacks some of the fine-tuning controls that my JVC has (time delay and a couple others). I think I would be happy using either HU.
Here are some questions I have come up with so far:
1) Do you guys/gals have any opinion on my HU choices available?
2) My car came with black tweeter pods near the A-pillar. Is it a good idea to gut them and install my CDT tweeters?
3) I can remove the factory sub and fit both of my amps behind that rear panel. Is there any better place, or should that be fine?
4) Does anyone know approximately how much wire is required to go from the battery to the rear of the car?
5) What's a good grounding point near the rear of the car?
6) Do I need to worry about upgrading any of the big-3, or my alternator?
7) Are there any pre-made baffles to adapt the stock oval speakers to my round speakers, or should I just make my own?
Ok... I think that's all for the moment. Looking forward to having good music once again
JVC KD-AVX2 HU
Pioneer DEH-P690UB HU
CDT Audio ES-620 Components
Audison LRX 2.150 (for front stage)
Audison LRX 1.400 (for the sub)
IDMAX 12" @ 1 Ohm in a sealed box
1 Farad Capacitor (big can style)
Dynamat Xtreme
I was originally running all of these parts off the JVC HU, which I liked, but my Escape came with the Pioneer HU. After using the Pioneer for a while, I've concluded that the iPod interface is much better, but it lacks some of the fine-tuning controls that my JVC has (time delay and a couple others). I think I would be happy using either HU.
Here are some questions I have come up with so far:
1) Do you guys/gals have any opinion on my HU choices available?
2) My car came with black tweeter pods near the A-pillar. Is it a good idea to gut them and install my CDT tweeters?
3) I can remove the factory sub and fit both of my amps behind that rear panel. Is there any better place, or should that be fine?
4) Does anyone know approximately how much wire is required to go from the battery to the rear of the car?
5) What's a good grounding point near the rear of the car?
6) Do I need to worry about upgrading any of the big-3, or my alternator?
7) Are there any pre-made baffles to adapt the stock oval speakers to my round speakers, or should I just make my own?
Ok... I think that's all for the moment. Looking forward to having good music once again