Need some advice on audio upgrading

[Crais]

I've decided to add a pair of subs and amp to my 400A and it looks like tapping into the rear speakers and using a LOC is the preferred method.
I happen to have an old Scosche FAI-3A laying around and I've found the wiring diagram for it.

My questions are:
Is tapping the (post amp?) wires going to the rear speakers the best option?
Will the LOC I mentioned give desirable results or should I shop for another?

Here's what I'm planning to use, and I'm open to recommendations for alternatives similarly priced (budgeted ~$500) since I have very little experience regarding the quality of this stuff.

Rockford Fosgate R1200-1D amp
Two Rockford Fosgate P2D2-10
4AWG OFC wire kit/150A fuse

Voice coils in series and subs to amp in parallel for 2ohm load. I picked the 1200 because the next model down (750) wouldn't make the speaker RMS on 2 ohms. I'd like to avoid any heat issues. I chose 10" subs for the size. I'd like to cram them behind the rear seats.

Thanks in advance for any input.

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[Rough Hollow Man]

Check out the stero build and pictures of Klumpikat that she posted last week. Sorry I cannot point you to the specific post.

 

[klumpikat]

Check out the stero build and pictures of Klumpikat that she posted last week. Sorry I cannot point you to the specific post.

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showpost.php?p=682814&postcount=4367


Aside from the amazing sound, I can't get over how much better it looks. No trunk space was sacrificed, either.

 

[Crais]

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showpost.php?p=682814&postcount=4367

Thank you for the link. Very clean mounting.

I see you have the 401A so I expect my wiring will be a tad different if you used the wires from your stock sub.

I've decided against using a line out converter, opting instead to run the wires from the factory amp input harness since I expect I'll be re-wiring the factory speaker locations in the future.

 

[klumpikat]

Thank you for the link. Very clean mounting.

I see you have the 401A so I expect my wiring will be a tad different if you used the wires from your stock sub.

I've decided against using a line out converter, opting instead to run the wires from the factory amp input harness since I expect I'll be re-wiring the factory speaker locations in the future.

Ah, I noticed after the fact you have 400A, so yes, I would imagine it would be a bit extra work. I paid someone to do mine; I don't know the first thing about this stuff, but you are already halfway there. ;)

I am very interested in seeing the results of your installation of the subs behind the rear seats.

 

[Stam616]

I have the base stereo and I'd like to upgrade all the speakers to better units. I looked on Crutchfield because they are usually good at suggesting replacements that are OEM look but give better quality sound. I'd also like to add a sub in the trunk as well. Unfortunately Crutchfield has nothing for our cars! Everything says there's been no research yet on our cars. I don't get it.

Anyone have suggestions on what speakers I can get for the doors, a-pillar and rear deck? Also a decent sub and would I need an amp? I'm not looking to blow my doors off, I just want something that sounds crisp and clear. I like mostly Rock, 80-90's music and stuff from today but Ill also listen to classical so I want something that allows for that

 

[klumpikat]

I have the base stereo and I'd like to upgrade all the speakers to better units. I looked on Crutchfield because they are usually good at suggesting replacements that are OEM look but give better quality sound. I'd also like to add a sub in the trunk as well. Unfortunately Crutchfield has nothing for our cars! Everything says there's been no research yet on our cars. I don't get it.

Anyone have suggestions on what speakers I can get for the doors, a-pillar and rear deck? Also a decent sub and would I need an amp? I'm not looking to blow my doors off, I just want something that sounds crisp and clear. I like mostly Rock, 80-90's music and stuff from today but Ill also listen to classical so I want something that allows for that

To start, I very highly recommend looking into JL Audio, at least for amps and/or subs, the weakest part of the system, IMO. Not only do I have the brand in the stang, I had them in my Wrangler, too (obvs did not do a lot of highway driving; plastic windows are noisy;)). The system in my Wrangler sounded better than the stock 401A Shaker.
More info can be found at the link in the above posts if interested.

 

[Rough Hollow Man]

Take her advice ^, the Lady knows "how to carry a tune"!

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