plz review what my radio installer wants to sell me

[tone2020]

Hi - pretty new here and just got a '20 raptor last month.
here is what the local installer recommended as a "first pass" to improve the sound system.

Audison APS 8" low profile sub 500 max, 250 continuous
JL JD 500/1 to drive the sub
JL VXi 600/6i to drive the other truck speakers
NAV TV zen a2b

we are not doing replacement speakers except the above Audison sub replacement for the time being.
all in w install just over $3200

thoughts welcome

 

[W0n70n]

As far as the equipment is concerned I think that's a solid setup and would sound good. Door speakers can easily be updated later so I think that plan is good but if you don't want it to cost quite as much you could look in to a different multi-channel amp for the speakers and a separate audio processor but that's just my .02. I have a single 8" in the back of my SCAB and it is easily loud enough to satisfy what I'm looking for.

Edit: I looked up the Audison 8" and it's peak power is 300w, RMS of 100w. The JL JD 500/1 RMS output at 4ohm (the speaker's impedance is 4ohm) is 250w. Just something to be aware of.

 

[tone2020]

As far as the equipment is concerned I think that's a solid setup and would sound good. Door speakers can easily be updated later so I think that plan is good but if you don't want it to cost quite as much you could look in to a different multi-channel amp for the speakers and a separate audio processor but that's just my .02. I have a single 8" in the back of my SCAB and it is easily loud enough to satisfy what I'm looking for.

Edit: I looked up the Audison 8" and it's peak power is 300w, RMS of 100w. The JL JD 500/1 RMS output at 4ohm (the speaker's impedance is 4ohm) is 250w. Just something to be aware of.

thanks for the reassurance on the first part

edit - i meant the APS 8 not the AP 8 - i have updated my post. the APS is rated 500 max, 250 continous - so it should be good to go

 

[greatone99]

I did new speakers component focal kx2 ,sub jl audio 2 ,10inch ,5 channel amp ,zen ,front door treatment /sound deadening ,for under 3 grand ,but I did the install myself

 

[10SpdsOfFury]

Hi - pretty new here and just got a '20 raptor last month.
here is what the local installer recommended as a "first pass" to improve the sound system.

Audison APS 8" low profile sub 500 max, 250 continuous
JL JD 500/1 to drive the sub
JL VXi 600/6i to drive the other truck speakers
NAV TV zen a2b

we are not doing replacement speakers except the above Audison sub replacement for the time being.
all in w install just over $3k

thoughts welcome

I ran that by my installer and he said that is a great deal.

 

[tone2020]

I did new speakers component focal kx2 ,sub jl audio 2 ,10inch ,5 channel amp ,zen ,front door treatment /sound deadening ,for under 3 grand ,but I did the install myself

i bet that pounds! nice!
i havent self-installed car audio in probably 15 years and while i THINK i could do it myself, i also remember that some of my wiring jobs back in the day looked, uh, "less than pro" lol.

 

[tone2020]

I ran that by my installer and he said that is a great deal.

hey thanks for doing that Danny! appreciate the positive reinforcement for dropping the coin! hahaha


(but i was interested on if he was gouging me on the price, which more specifically was 3150 so im REALLY happy with your answer)

 

[K223]

thanks for the reassurance on the first part

edit - i meant the APS 8 not the AP 8 - i have updated my post. the APS is rated 500 max, 250 continous - so it should be good to go

Are you utilizing the factory sub enclosure or having a box built for it?

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

i wouldnt use the oem sub enclosure. its far too flimsy for most aftermarket subwoofers. the pressure inside the enclosure will cause it to flex

 

[K223]

Yes it’s pretty much junk for anything serious. I tried with a retrofitted driver and amp to power it. You get some added bass but SQ is terrible. Looks like under the seat will be the only option for me.