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Old 06-16-2003, 09:20 PM   #1
sil0nt
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Default Decent and inexpensive stock upgrade

Ok, this is my plan for an inexpensive upgrade to my stock WRX system. My intentions are to keep the 6 disc in-dash HU and bypass the need for an additional amp to keep costs low and installation simple. Also, I am fairly knowledgable about home audio, but know nothing about car audio.

1/2 62.5sqft roll of Raammat60 ~ $50
1pair Infinity Kappa 62.5i ~ $125
1 Intinity Basslink ~ $165
1 David Navone LOC N-777 ~ $30

*NO* Rear speakers

I have a bunch of questions given my intentions and my plan.

1) What type of cabling will I need? I guess the more direct questions would be: I understand that I run a power cable from the battery to the Basslink, but what type of power cable do I use? 12awg? What rating of fuse do I need? What do I use to terminate the power on each end (battery/Basslink) Is this assumption correct: the LOC connects directly to the HU and then I run a set of RCA interconnects to the Basslink?

2) Would I benefit from an inline high pass filter on the Kappas? I realize that I am limited power-wise by the stock HU, which is why I am disconnecting the rears, so do you think that I can pick up a little extra juice with a high pass filter? I could assemble one for each channel at a pretty low cost without compromising quality.

3) What do I do about the stock tweeters? Should I replace them, disconnect them, or leave them alone?

4) Will my 30sqft of Raammat cover both doors? Will I need any for my trunk lid considering the size and power of the Basslink?

5) Do the door panels rattle after something like this? What happens if a clip breaks during the removal process? What do I do to protect the new speakers from water?

I know some of the questions can be answered with the search function, but I have researched through past threads to come up with my plan, but these holes were left due to various ambiguities and inconsistencies that I found searching.

Thanks for your replies,
brian
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