Audio upgrade for my dad's CC

[I_squared_r]

My dad has a 18' center console that he wants to upgrade. He likes to think of upgrades while I'm visiting ?‍ I priced out JL for him and he says "I dont want to spend $2k" so this is what I came up with. The kicker 6 channel amp has hi/lo pass filter on amp3 output

Kicker KMA 600.6 $450
Kicker 45KMF104 KM Freeair 10" $200
Kicker LED Grill $50
Kicker Marine Amp 8 Gauge Kit $120
Total $820

I'll leave his factory speakers for now because it's something easy he can upgrade later. I've never heard a IB subwoofer so I'm nervous to cut a 10" hole in his console and it sucks. There's also a 12" sub available. Recommendations?

 

[adrianp89]

If you can fit a 12" - go for it. IB subs sound great. Output isn't going to match a ported box but it blends so much better. A much more natural sound.

 

[TimW451]

@adrianp89 is the guy if you’re spec’n Kicker.

 

[212s]

Kicker KMA 600.6 $450
Kicker Marine Amp 8 Gauge Kit $120

The 600.6 takes an 80 amp fuse, so you'll need 4 gauge wire for power.

I'll leave his factory speakers for now because it's something easy he can upgrade later.

He won't be very impressed with the upgrade if he doesn't like the stock speakers - the system will simply sound louder with more bass, but not improved a lot. The speakers are much more important to sound quality than anything else as speakers make the sound. If he's sticking to a budget, I'd upgrade the stock speakers with an amp, and add the sub later. That will make much bigger impact on sound quality.

I've never heard a IB subwoofer so I'm nervous to cut a 10" hole in his console and it sucks. There's also a 12" sub available. Recommendations?

IB subs sound great when properly installed - infinite baffle means the rear cone sound is kept inside the baffle area and there's a large volume behind it, like a large comming panel or under-seating area. Keep the doors and seats closed for best sound. If you're just sticking to 4 speakers, then a 10" sub is plenty unless he's a bass head and wants to over-power the sound and rattle the screws loose.