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I am thinking of getting the* Pioneer AVIC-X850BT Head Unit with Navigation. I(Built-In MOSFET 50W x 4 Amplifier.)
Also thinking of getting the Wicked CAS for the trunk corner case that house a 10" JL sub for most "stock" look.
(1) What will you guys suggest for mid-level component speakers for the door/dash?
(2) Is it worth while to add something for the pillar? (seemed like minimum mod will add..something to the sound?!) I would preferred not to do modification for on other panels to accommodate additional speakers.
(3)Some had suggested amps for component speakers. Do I need the a separate channel if the HU already have EQ & 4x50W amps build in?
As for the subwoofer. What would be your suggestion to power the JL 10" woofer?
Thanks in advance.
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Thanks for the rep quote. Nice HU you have selected too. I have the 930BT and I love it. Perfect for what i have installed so far.
1. Component Speaker Option For a MidLevel Price Point component set, really depends on price IMO. There are a lot of good ones out there for the money. If you are looking to stay above 100$ and below 250$ (which is where I would suggest). My List in no particular order :
Pioneer TS-A1605C 6.5 inch Component Speakers
JL AUDIO TR650-CSi
Rockford Fosgate P1675-S 6.75
Focal ISA 165 - 6.75
I personally bought the Focal ISC 165 6.75" NonComponent this time due to modification plans averted to performance mods
2. Pillar Modification and Speakers This depends on which pillar you are speaking of. If you mean the pillar which is the A , off to either Driver or Passenger Forward Facing direction, A tweeter mod here is not bad if you go flush. Other Pillars, which would be B/C (rear pillars), it's up to you in personal preference. I have read a many reviews saying that it's just not necessary in the acoustic footprint that this car has. I would have to agree, however this is my opinion. I personally have my Focal's Amp'd and my Sub as well and the sound is very full, crisp and clean.
3.HU / AMP Needed No you do not NEED one per se, however being that the Pioneer does have a clean MOSFET amp built in powering those speakers 2 Fronts / 2 Rears as designed in the harness, IMO the cleaner power and signal will always be line out to the AMP, and then AMP wiring to the speakers. This way you can rely on the AMP's crossover built in to filter out the necessary frequencies to those speakers and not allow muffled signals to pass causing distortion, audible clicks and other nuances. In the mean time if budget does not allow it, HU will do just fine.
4. SUB Amp Brands As for the last question, it's a JL 10, depending on the Version W3,W6 etc, that really establishes which amp and how much power you need to power it. I would recommend any of the following brands, stay Class D in power (Digital) this allows for minimal heat issues and thermal shut down.
JL, Xtant, Kicker, Alpine V series and a few others. I have just a 300W x 1 Mono Class D amp powering my sub, gain is about 1/2 way and it's perfect IMO.
Hope this helps, and good luck with the install and all that you accomplish. IT's a fun ride doing it all your self, really lets you bond with the car and see how things work. I recommend getting the FSM and just reading lightly to understand the harnesses and wires.
-Osi