'65 Nova audio design

[chev4life 10+ year member]

Hey all, I am trying to layout a stereo for my 65 Chevy ii and I could use some feed back. My system will be simple but I'm struggling with what to go with. I will be doing 6.5" in custom kickpanels and glassed enclosures partially into the fenders...either coax or single source mounted comps along with a pair of 10's. I want to run a single amp and the subs in a small sealed enclosure. I was leaning toward the following but nothing is set yet..plan on doing more looking at sema this year.

Fronts: Pioneer TS-D1602R

Subs: Dayton Audio RSS265HO-4 10" Reference HO Subwoofer 4 Ohm or JL 10W3's

Amp: Sundown Audio SAX-125.4

I'm not sure the Sundown bridged channel is enough for the HO's and my heart isn't set on anything other than the sizing and layout. Thanks!

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[knotdrummer88 10+ year member]

lets get some pics of said nova

 

[chev4life 10+ year member]

Sorry...I dont have a great far away pics as most are up close of the mods/updates I have been doing:

Bucket seats and a customer center console are waiting until the audio layout is complete so I only have to take her apart once.

 

[ThatChevyGuy 5,000+ posts]

Beautiful.

 

[Julian 10+ year member]

No audio... Isn't the engine enough?

 

[chev4life 10+ year member]

Thanks. I love the engine note..350, long tubes, duals through an X-pipe... but I commute with her a couple times a week and Im an audio freak so I need tunes!

 

[Flex68 10+ year member]

Sorry...I dont have a great far away pics as most are up close of the mods/updates I have been doing:

Bucket seats and a customer center console are waiting until the audio layout is complete so I only have to take her apart once.

While I would have likely gone a bit different direction with the wheels, still def made my sticker peck up !

Nice ride!!

 

[chev4life 10+ year member]

Thanks again for the compliments.

Now what do you guys think on my amp/sub selections? I have been using ARC's on my last 3 installs and I love em but I have been using multi-amp setups. I have been having a hard time findings a good multi-channel that can drive my system no matter how simple I want it to be. I could go to a dual-amp setup but they would have to be tiny...the goal is "Retro-Mod" so I want it to have the old-school feel to it.

 

[DukeNut 10+ year member]

What is your budget? Beautiful car by the way, coming from a ford guy

 

[chev4life 10+ year member]

Im gonna have 350-400 (i think in the head unit)...still waiting for it to be released...but I would like to stay under 1500 in components if I can. Basically 1100 for speakers and an amp. I already have the wiring, sound deadening, and am doing all the work myself (except for the vinyl work) so that is covered. My budget is flexible as I want the right stuff. I was originally thinking of trying to go all american made but I have been out of the audio circle for awhile. Finished my Mazdaspeed about 5 years ago so a lot of things changed.

 

[chev4life 10+ year member]

Anyone wih inputs on this? Also looking at:

Digital Designs SS4A

Zed Draconia-II

 

[DukeNut 10+ year member]

Check out the HAT Imagines. Stage II - Imagine - The Home of the World's Finest Loudspeakers, and World Championship Car Audio Speaker Systems.

I have heard great things about these coaxial/convertible components.

I don't think the SAX will be the amp for those subs as you will have only 400rms total to split between the 2 subs. You may want to re-think and use a mini amp for the front along with a D class sub amp since the class D are more efficient or maybe a 6 channel.

 

[NFrazier 10+ year member]

U can always go with the HD 600/4 and 1200/1 I'm selling //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif lol car looks nice, looking forward to seeing the finished product.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

i'mm local to you in aromas.i also sell mmats and dls ,as well as american bass and the nor cal dc rep. i would go with dls components and mmats amp personally .mmats has a new 6 channel that fits you needs perfectly

Ultimate SQ 150 rms x4 and 900 rms on channels 5 and 6 bridged

Ultimate UP6i - 2-way component 6,5 inches

 

[DukeNut 10+ year member]

Here is your 6 channel, 600rms bridged @4ohm for each sub and 150rms for the front channels:yumyum:

LEVIATHAN II ZED AUDIO AMP 6-CHANNEL 900 WATT RMS CAR AMPLIFIER | eBay