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I own a MB 2006 SLK55 coupe that has the upgraded Harman Kardon surround system and a non descript "Comand" head unit... The door speakers have these molded plastic pods screwed into the doors that house 3" midrange and 8" woofers.
Both of my car doors 8" woofers have blown.
So I'm starting from scratch to replace my whole system. And I ask you experts for advice. I need 3 components speakers, an amp, dsp, sub(in the cabin and new head unit.
I am not locked into any 6.5/3/1-1.5 component set/amp/dsp/sub set up. I could buy everything and let an installer install, but it's likely he doesn't know dsp's all that well or custom tuning. Or, I have to buy the product of an installer shop who can tune very competently but I'm buying the "big names" like Hertz, Audison, JL Audio and amps as well.
With a $3K budget, what would you suggest. I imagine maybe a third of the budget will be for custom adapter work, install and tuning. Does that sound right?
I want an aftermarket head unit with steering wheel adapter etc., I'm considering the
Pioneer AVH-W4500NEX head unit. Best choice? I don't need Nav. I'll use my phone if I need it.
I've got a small cabin so I was considering an 8" powered sub as I don't want anything in the trunk and prefer it in the cabin. I don't think I can fit a 10" behind the passenger seat and the aftermarket amp will go behind the passenger footwell where the current amp resides.... I see that powered subs are not adored here but what would be a better option you think could work in the cabin. I don't want conspicuous booming bass. Just to tighten up the bass.
For amps, I was just checking out DD Audio and their AB amps looked good and seem very reasonably priced. Zapco's look good too. And the ST-6X has DSP. Good value it seems....Audison amps are expensive. Hertz amps I don't know anything about.
If you have any advice or pearls of wisdom I'd be very appreciative. Thanks.
I own a MB 2006 SLK55 coupe that has the upgraded Harman Kardon surround system and a non descript "Comand" head unit... The door speakers have these molded plastic pods screwed into the doors that house 3" midrange and 8" woofers.

Both of my car doors 8" woofers have blown.
So I'm starting from scratch to replace my whole system. And I ask you experts for advice. I need 3 components speakers, an amp, dsp, sub(in the cabin and new head unit.
I am not locked into any 6.5/3/1-1.5 component set/amp/dsp/sub set up. I could buy everything and let an installer install, but it's likely he doesn't know dsp's all that well or custom tuning. Or, I have to buy the product of an installer shop who can tune very competently but I'm buying the "big names" like Hertz, Audison, JL Audio and amps as well.
With a $3K budget, what would you suggest. I imagine maybe a third of the budget will be for custom adapter work, install and tuning. Does that sound right?
I want an aftermarket head unit with steering wheel adapter etc., I'm considering the
Pioneer AVH-W4500NEX head unit. Best choice? I don't need Nav. I'll use my phone if I need it.
I've got a small cabin so I was considering an 8" powered sub as I don't want anything in the trunk and prefer it in the cabin. I don't think I can fit a 10" behind the passenger seat and the aftermarket amp will go behind the passenger footwell where the current amp resides.... I see that powered subs are not adored here but what would be a better option you think could work in the cabin. I don't want conspicuous booming bass. Just to tighten up the bass.
For amps, I was just checking out DD Audio and their AB amps looked good and seem very reasonably priced. Zapco's look good too. And the ST-6X has DSP. Good value it seems....Audison amps are expensive. Hertz amps I don't know anything about.
If you have any advice or pearls of wisdom I'd be very appreciative. Thanks.