Noob looking at stereo upgrade options

[justintmn]

Originally Posted by x5GuyInLA

I'm most likely going to disconnect the DSP subs since they really don't do much and I don't want it cancelling any of the soundwaves coming from the PLV-7. Plus, since the PLV-7 has a bass knob, I'm going to turn down the low end on the DSP to minimize as much bass coming from the other speakers, so it would be pointless to keep the DSP sub. Almost all the reviews I've read about the PLV-7 says it's quite loud, so hopefully it lives up to the hype.

You are going to love the bass knob. I have one for my monoblock JL 500/1 amp too and it is installed in the ash tray in the middle console.

[Sablotny]

Got the MB Quart system with midranges & "Reference Series" front mids, FWIW. Looking forward to checking it out. I might try to homebrew my own sub system with the DSP dual-6 bracket and an aftermarket sub later, but I'll just audition the Stage 1 stuff for a while.

[Sablotny]

I ended up ordering an 'open box special' Stage 1 speaker kit from BSW. They gave me an awesome deal, can't wait to try it out. I did the full-on, everything-must-go stereo replacement on my 325 and I don't want to go through that again. Sounds great (Nak/JL Audio) but there was just too much pulling of panels & carpet & hole drilling to go through again. I'll see how the MB Quarts sound, then think about a sub in the future if I feel the need. I still have delusions of using a DSP box with long excursion 6-1/2" drivers and an aftermarket sub... but it'd probably be cheaper and more effective to use BSW's.