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<blockquote data-quote="bradch" data-source="post: 8216012" data-attributes="member: 659402"><p>I have spent a lot of time researching and putting together what I have come to believe what will be the best system for me. This is my first system, so I would like to get the opinions of some people who have more experience than I do. I have a few questions which I will get to later. Please provide your input on things such as quality and how well components match each other.</p><p></p><p>Here is what I've come up with. I've provided links to each of the products that would make up my system so that specifications can be easily accessed for you.</p><p></p><p>My vehicle is a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab and I would like the subwoofers and box to fit underneath the back seat. I plan to put the amp underneath the driver seat, as I do not have power seats.</p><p></p><p><strong>Subwoofers: (2) Rockford Fosgate P3 2-ohm Shallows</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/251354486500...84.m1436.l2649" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/251354486500...84.m1436.l2649</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Amplifier: Belva BB2000D 1200w Mono</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Belva-BB2000...e5f37f&amp;vxp=mtr" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Belva-BB2000...e5f37f&amp;vxp=mtr</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Box: 2 x 12" Vented Specified Truck Box</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/121064187790...84.m1436.l2649" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/121064187790...84.m1436.l2649</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Head Unit: Pioneer DEH-X5500HD</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/190970300741...84.m1436.l2649" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/190970300741...84.m1436.l2649</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Capacitor: Belva BB1D 1.0</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Belva-BB1D-1...33e534&amp;vxp=mtr" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Belva-BB1D-1...33e534&amp;vxp=mtr</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Finally, I plan to use this 4-gauge wiring kit.</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/360814009757...84.m1423.l2649" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/360814009757...84.m1423.l2649</a></p><p></p><p><strong>!QUESTIONS!</strong></p><p></p><p>1) I want a system with reasonable quality components. I am looking to stay away from cheap brands such as Boss Audio. Are all of my components reputable brands and will they remain in good condition with proper care?</p><p></p><p>2) I want a system that pounds very hard, but sounds good. I understand that I am limited with my space under the seat. Could I increase how hard my system hits or improve sound quality?</p><p></p><p>3) I want to make sure that my subwoofers match my amplifier. How well do my subs match my amplifier?</p><p></p><p>4) I want a good head unit with reasonable features and great sound quality. How well did I do at finding a head unit with these traits?</p><p></p><p>5) I have heard that it is healthy to break in a system by playing it at certain, increasing volumes for certain periods of time. Would you recommend that I do so? If you answer yes, what are the steps I should take to do so?</p><p></p><p>6) Should I purchase any other components for my system?</p><p></p><p>7) Should I upgrade anything on my truck?</p><p></p><p>8) Is there anything else that I could do to increase the performance of my system?</p><p></p><p>9) Is 4 gauge the best wire for my system?</p><p></p><p>10) How well do my subwoofers match my box, considering air space?</p><p></p><p>11) Are 2-ohm subwoofers the best to run with dual Rockford Fosgate P3 shallows?</p><p></p><p>12) Finally, one of my biggest questions. I am looking to use two subwoofers for increased loudness. However, I have read that I am only going to get an increase of 6 or less decibels at most. How much am I really gaining with two identical subwoofers compared to one?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bradch, post: 8216012, member: 659402"] I have spent a lot of time researching and putting together what I have come to believe what will be the best system for me. This is my first system, so I would like to get the opinions of some people who have more experience than I do. I have a few questions which I will get to later. Please provide your input on things such as quality and how well components match each other. Here is what I've come up with. I've provided links to each of the products that would make up my system so that specifications can be easily accessed for you. My vehicle is a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab and I would like the subwoofers and box to fit underneath the back seat. I plan to put the amp underneath the driver seat, as I do not have power seats. [B]Subwoofers: (2) Rockford Fosgate P3 2-ohm Shallows[/B] [URL="http://www.ebay.com/itm/251354486500...84.m1436.l2649"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/251354486500...84.m1436.l2649[/URL] [B]Amplifier: Belva BB2000D 1200w Mono[/B] [URL="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Belva-BB2000...e5f37f&vxp=mtr"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Belva-BB2000...e5f37f&vxp=mtr[/URL] [B]Box: 2 x 12" Vented Specified Truck Box[/B] [URL="http://www.ebay.com/itm/121064187790...84.m1436.l2649"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/121064187790...84.m1436.l2649[/URL] [B]Head Unit: Pioneer DEH-X5500HD[/B] [URL="http://www.ebay.com/itm/190970300741...84.m1436.l2649"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/190970300741...84.m1436.l2649[/URL] [B]Capacitor: Belva BB1D 1.0[/B] [URL="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Belva-BB1D-1...33e534&vxp=mtr"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Belva-BB1D-1...33e534&vxp=mtr[/URL] [B]Finally, I plan to use this 4-gauge wiring kit.[/B] [URL="http://www.ebay.com/itm/360814009757...84.m1423.l2649"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/360814009757...84.m1423.l2649[/URL] [B]!QUESTIONS![/B] 1) I want a system with reasonable quality components. I am looking to stay away from cheap brands such as Boss Audio. Are all of my components reputable brands and will they remain in good condition with proper care? 2) I want a system that pounds very hard, but sounds good. I understand that I am limited with my space under the seat. Could I increase how hard my system hits or improve sound quality? 3) I want to make sure that my subwoofers match my amplifier. How well do my subs match my amplifier? 4) I want a good head unit with reasonable features and great sound quality. How well did I do at finding a head unit with these traits? 5) I have heard that it is healthy to break in a system by playing it at certain, increasing volumes for certain periods of time. Would you recommend that I do so? If you answer yes, what are the steps I should take to do so? 6) Should I purchase any other components for my system? 7) Should I upgrade anything on my truck? 8) Is there anything else that I could do to increase the performance of my system? 9) Is 4 gauge the best wire for my system? 10) How well do my subwoofers match my box, considering air space? 11) Are 2-ohm subwoofers the best to run with dual Rockford Fosgate P3 shallows? 12) Finally, one of my biggest questions. I am looking to use two subwoofers for increased loudness. However, I have read that I am only going to get an increase of 6 or less decibels at most. How much am I really gaining with two identical subwoofers compared to one? [/QUOTE]
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