Evening all!
This is my first official post (intro didn't count) and I need some advice. I was, once upon a time, an installer, but I have been out of it for awhile. So I have been devouring threads here left and right. Thanks to everyone, it's like I am catching up on years of innovations that were a pipe dream in the early-late 90's. So let me describe my progress and get to the point. I am picking up quality components (I hope), not going for the whole thing at once. I find the purchasing and researching as fun as the install itself. So here's where I'm at:
Vehicle: 2020 Jeep Gladiator
HU: Stock with a PAC AP4-CH41 R2
Processor: Arc Audio PS8
Amp: Arc Audio X2 1200.6, need an 1100.1 for subs
Speakers: TBD, but three way front with tweet, 3.5" in dash, 6.5" in Metra pods in the knee panels, no rear fill
Subs: TBD, but hoping for 2 10" shallows or Sundown SD4's behind the back seat
Sub box: I will construct to the subs needs
Primary music choices: Classic rock, occasional metal, rap rarely
Originally, I was going with what I know: a 2-way set of Focal on passives, coax in the roll bars, inexpensive 4 channel amp, basic subs and mono amp, a couple days in the garage and out the door! But after seeing a couple rigs on Jeep Forums (most notably @DavidRam and his JL), I started reading more and more here and said to hell with that! So I got the 1200.6 for more power, started thinking 3 way active, got the PS8, figured I'd need another good amp and high quality subs and, well, here I am.
So I have always been one to go with a high quality speaker company, just can't afford the premium (think Polyglass, not Utopia). After digesting a lot of recommendations, does that mindset even make sense any more? I see raw drivers that are raved about, and figure I need some advice from more experienced folks like you all. This will be primarily an SQ build, if that can make any sense in a Jeep. I see Dynamat (generic term) in my future! I want to keep the front stage to @$700 give or take, subs $200-$300 each max. Thoughts? Thanks in advance!