Rick Van Prim
04-08-2008, 11:56 PM
Hey all,
I've been cruising the forums here for a few weeks trying to piece together all the information I need as well as lots of googling, wiki'ing, etc. So in an effort to be more direct here's what I need help with.
I have a stock 2002 Camaro Z28. At present I have most of the interior taken out so I can start sound deadening, rewiring a few things, and replacing the stock sound system with something completely aftermarket (with carputer). Currently the only thing I have ordered are driver and passenger side stealth sub boxes from SubThump. Right now I'm trying to figure what brand of speakers to buy, as well as what sizes and such.
From the general Monsoon FAQ I know the speaker sizes, however some threads suggesting removing the hatch speakers and by the sounds of things 4 of the stock speakers (door sills + tweeters) are actually just 2 speakers. Because of the carputer (which will be relocatted in the rear as well as a secondary battery solely for the sound system and carputer), I'm assuming that I'll be removing most/all of the exisiting speaker wiring.
So if anyone has any suggestions for wiring (assuming there's a reason to go above and beyond generic 12 gauge), speaker brands and sizes, amps (figured one amp for 2 subs, second amp for everything else), and an external USB sound card (though MP3Car had a good listing of those I could research).
Any advice is appreciated, thanks everyone for your time.
I've been cruising the forums here for a few weeks trying to piece together all the information I need as well as lots of googling, wiki'ing, etc. So in an effort to be more direct here's what I need help with.
I have a stock 2002 Camaro Z28. At present I have most of the interior taken out so I can start sound deadening, rewiring a few things, and replacing the stock sound system with something completely aftermarket (with carputer). Currently the only thing I have ordered are driver and passenger side stealth sub boxes from SubThump. Right now I'm trying to figure what brand of speakers to buy, as well as what sizes and such.
From the general Monsoon FAQ I know the speaker sizes, however some threads suggesting removing the hatch speakers and by the sounds of things 4 of the stock speakers (door sills + tweeters) are actually just 2 speakers. Because of the carputer (which will be relocatted in the rear as well as a secondary battery solely for the sound system and carputer), I'm assuming that I'll be removing most/all of the exisiting speaker wiring.
So if anyone has any suggestions for wiring (assuming there's a reason to go above and beyond generic 12 gauge), speaker brands and sizes, amps (figured one amp for 2 subs, second amp for everything else), and an external USB sound card (though MP3Car had a good listing of those I could research).
Any advice is appreciated, thanks everyone for your time.