I like the sync in my '16 a lot. I think your purchase should be based on the other vehicle options and not whether it has the shaker sub... so if the '15 & '16 are otherwise close in options, I'd get the '16 and add a sub later...
If you're asking about power wiring, the factory amp is low power with smaller gauge wiring while the Rockford will need a larger gauge power wire to handle the amps it will draw.
The cars I'm considering right now are fairly close in price and options. The main differences are color, wheels and 400 or 401a. The closest and most optioned car is the 15 guard with 19" wheels and 401a, but its almost 2 years old and has been test driven a lot. The other two guards are 16's with 400a and foundry wheels (one has 3.55 gears). Then there is a silver 400a with 19" wheels and I just found an orange 401a with ceramic interior, foundry wheels and a couple other options. This one is the most off MSRP, but not sure how much I like the color as I haven't seen one in person yet. There is also a ruby red 401a further away, but they haven't sent me their sale price yet. IDK, I'm still kind of looking for a race red or possibly a lightning blue with ceramic interior, but looks like I'll have to be patient to find the latter at a decent price as they haven't discounted the 17's much yet.
Thank you thank you thank you for posting the pics of the back of the speakers!
Thanks for the advice!
I would start out by deciding what your max budget is and then pick equipment that fits that budget.
Its sort of like modding your Mustang... never quite done.
Thanks a lot!!! I'll check that site today!!!I would start out by deciding what your max budget is and then pick equipment that fits that budget.
The equipment list above pretty much covers what you'll need. If you want to really liven up your system, you'll want to replace all the front door speakers and the a-pillar tweeters... you can always skip replacing the center channel / rear speakers and just drive them from the factory head unit since they are generally considered ambience speakers.
To drive everything, you'll want a multi-channel amp... say a 5 channel using 2 channels for the 6.5's in the lower doors, 2 channels for the 3.5's in the upper doors and the tweeters, and the 5th channel for a sub. You'll also want an active crossover between the head unit and the new amp to properly split up the signal.
In my opinion, speakers affect the sound more than the other components, so you're always better off if you can listen to them rather than just ordering something based on others opinions.
Finally, since you seem like someone willing to put some effort in to their system, I'd recommend checking out the site below for some really good information. *** WARNING *** Once you visit that site, your budget automatically quadruples!
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/
Do you have a build thread for this? I really like the focal brand and would love to see what you have done so far. Thanks
I don't sorry, however I did take a handful of progress shots.
What 3 ways did you run up front? Crutchfield only list a couple that will fit?!? Is that why you added the mdf pod?Thanks for the infoI don't sorry, however I did take a handful of progress shots.
MDF Door pod
K2 tweeter, just absolutely made to fit! Fits into existing clips if you push hard enough.
Boot layout coming together
Finished door
Boot (still needing a vacuum)
Inside (still need to tidy up 12V remote wire down the side there)