Hi,
I just got my 09 EX MT and am thinking about stereo upgrade. My previous car was an Audi A3 with Bose Symphony, and well... the E's stereo is not that great... I am planning on keeping the stock HU for XM, integration, etc.
I don't go to mind numbing sound levels, but enjoy a strong stereo, and plan on keeping El Elemento for a few years.
I've combed through several posts, and this is what I am thinking,
-Alpine PDX-5 Amp under pass seat ($450)
-Infinity Kappa's 60.9cs in front and back ($300)
-Replace the tweets with component tweets from the Kappa's and leave in stock location... mount crossovers under driver seat?
-JL 6W3v3 Sub ($120) in stock enclosure
-Rewire speakers with higher gauge speaker wire ($free)
-Dynamat doors, maybe trunk gate. ($120)
-Use a JL Audio CL441dsp CleanSweep® to pick up the signal since there are no RCA outputs on the stock head... or MTX re-Q5? ($175 or $100)
-8 ga amp wiring kit ($40)
-USA Ipod interface ($150)
So I am looking at about $1400.. and that's for lowest internet prices, my own labor.
Any input from the forum?,
should I use Infinity reference speakers ($80?),
do I need Kappa's all the way around?,
is the clean sweep overkill, will I be able to tell the difference vs. MTX re-Q5?
How much would a professional installer charge to get this done professionally?..
I'd rate myself a novice/intermediate installer... my first car was a Fiat 124 spyder, and I haven't really like electrics since...
Thanks in advance,
Moises

Update:
I just stopped by a local installer, and I am looking at a $2500 install!
His setup:
-JL Audio 6 channel amp
-JL 8" W1 Sub
-2 JL Component 6'5 TR speakers
-Ipod Adapter
-1 ohm/farad capacitor
-rewire all speakers
-Hide amp behind rear side panel or below pass seat
-Install extra set of tweets in rear door
Parts $1265
labor $785
-Dynamat all four doors, parts and labor $260
I just got my 09 EX MT and am thinking about stereo upgrade. My previous car was an Audi A3 with Bose Symphony, and well... the E's stereo is not that great... I am planning on keeping the stock HU for XM, integration, etc.
I don't go to mind numbing sound levels, but enjoy a strong stereo, and plan on keeping El Elemento for a few years.
I've combed through several posts, and this is what I am thinking,
-Alpine PDX-5 Amp under pass seat ($450)
-Infinity Kappa's 60.9cs in front and back ($300)
-Replace the tweets with component tweets from the Kappa's and leave in stock location... mount crossovers under driver seat?
-JL 6W3v3 Sub ($120) in stock enclosure
-Rewire speakers with higher gauge speaker wire ($free)
-Dynamat doors, maybe trunk gate. ($120)
-Use a JL Audio CL441dsp CleanSweep® to pick up the signal since there are no RCA outputs on the stock head... or MTX re-Q5? ($175 or $100)
-8 ga amp wiring kit ($40)
-USA Ipod interface ($150)
So I am looking at about $1400.. and that's for lowest internet prices, my own labor.
Any input from the forum?,
should I use Infinity reference speakers ($80?),
do I need Kappa's all the way around?,
is the clean sweep overkill, will I be able to tell the difference vs. MTX re-Q5?
How much would a professional installer charge to get this done professionally?..
I'd rate myself a novice/intermediate installer... my first car was a Fiat 124 spyder, and I haven't really like electrics since...
Thanks in advance,
Moises
Update:
I just stopped by a local installer, and I am looking at a $2500 install!
His setup:
-JL Audio 6 channel amp
-JL 8" W1 Sub
-2 JL Component 6'5 TR speakers
-Ipod Adapter
-1 ohm/farad capacitor
-rewire all speakers
-Hide amp behind rear side panel or below pass seat
-Install extra set of tweets in rear door
Parts $1265
labor $785
-Dynamat all four doors, parts and labor $260