mdclermont
Junior Member
I have had my 2006 Honda CR-V since it was new. The stereo system is OEM except the head unit I put in last January, it is a Pioneer AVH-X2700BS. I mostly use it to listed to hard rock, hip-hop, contemporary Christian praise & worship.
The other day I went to a local shop operated by some great fellows. They use JL Audio almost exclusively and gave me a quote for a single 12" W6 in the rear 5-channel amp, two sets of door speakers (one with the tweeters for dash) and installation. It was more than I wanted to spend so I checked out Crutchfield. They got it down to a price I can live with but I think I can do better. In general, I don't have to have JL Audio and in particular the front-door replacement speakers are the "JL Audio C3-525 Evolution™ C3 Series 5-1/4" convertible component" which are $430 for the pair. I don't mind paying for JL Audio if this is worth it in terms of quality or that front-door replacement if it cuts down on having to remove the dash or something that is really time consuming. The cargo space is empty but I pretty regularly have to transport my dogs so if I were to put a big speaker enclosure back there it would need to not be permanent and to have a quick-disconnect. The ones I have seen so far for the single JL 12" W6 or W3 wouldn't have to be removed.
She said I would have to fabricate a couple of brackets. I am fine with doing that, the install and all of that but I don't want to spend the next six months working on it. Below is what she suggested for my CR-V. I know some input is based on opinion, and it's welcome, just keep in mind I'm trying to come in as much below $2,000 as possible with a system that will rattle my skull a little and not take a noob forever to install. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif
https://www.crutchfield.com/I-rXYEc000/cart/EmailCart.aspx?emKey=1730780
Here's the gear we discussed:
13693136 JL Audio HO112RG-W3v3 12" Single 2-ohm Hatchback Sub Enclosure
13698642 JL Audio RD900/5 75W x 4 + 500W x 1 Car Amplifier
136C3525 JL Audio C3-525 5-1/4" Convertible speaker w/ 1" tweeter
136C2525 JL Audio C2-525 5-1/4" Component Car Speakers
18187650 S%26G Tool Aid 87650 Door Trim and Panel Removal Tool
142PA4BX EFX Amplifier Wiring Kit 4-gauge w/Patch Cord
142RCT417B EFX EFXRCT417B - 4CH Core Twisted 17' RCA Cable
541SPW512B Stinger SPW512BK per foot 12 Gauge Speaker Wire Black
541SPW516B Stinger SPW516BK per foot 16 Gauge Speaker Wire Black
020CC520 Clarion CC520 Rear-View Camera
Vehicle(s) info: 06 HOND CRV LX (Install # 12197)
The other day I went to a local shop operated by some great fellows. They use JL Audio almost exclusively and gave me a quote for a single 12" W6 in the rear 5-channel amp, two sets of door speakers (one with the tweeters for dash) and installation. It was more than I wanted to spend so I checked out Crutchfield. They got it down to a price I can live with but I think I can do better. In general, I don't have to have JL Audio and in particular the front-door replacement speakers are the "JL Audio C3-525 Evolution™ C3 Series 5-1/4" convertible component" which are $430 for the pair. I don't mind paying for JL Audio if this is worth it in terms of quality or that front-door replacement if it cuts down on having to remove the dash or something that is really time consuming. The cargo space is empty but I pretty regularly have to transport my dogs so if I were to put a big speaker enclosure back there it would need to not be permanent and to have a quick-disconnect. The ones I have seen so far for the single JL 12" W6 or W3 wouldn't have to be removed.
She said I would have to fabricate a couple of brackets. I am fine with doing that, the install and all of that but I don't want to spend the next six months working on it. Below is what she suggested for my CR-V. I know some input is based on opinion, and it's welcome, just keep in mind I'm trying to come in as much below $2,000 as possible with a system that will rattle my skull a little and not take a noob forever to install. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif
https://www.crutchfield.com/I-rXYEc000/cart/EmailCart.aspx?emKey=1730780
Here's the gear we discussed:
13693136 JL Audio HO112RG-W3v3 12" Single 2-ohm Hatchback Sub Enclosure
13698642 JL Audio RD900/5 75W x 4 + 500W x 1 Car Amplifier
136C3525 JL Audio C3-525 5-1/4" Convertible speaker w/ 1" tweeter
136C2525 JL Audio C2-525 5-1/4" Component Car Speakers
18187650 S%26G Tool Aid 87650 Door Trim and Panel Removal Tool
142PA4BX EFX Amplifier Wiring Kit 4-gauge w/Patch Cord
142RCT417B EFX EFXRCT417B - 4CH Core Twisted 17' RCA Cable
541SPW512B Stinger SPW512BK per foot 12 Gauge Speaker Wire Black
541SPW516B Stinger SPW516BK per foot 16 Gauge Speaker Wire Black
020CC520 Clarion CC520 Rear-View Camera
Vehicle(s) info: 06 HOND CRV LX (Install # 12197)
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