the kenwood works fine. it's just a little older than i thought it looked plus the changer doesn't work at all and that was the main reason why i was going to use it. the deck is just fine though. i just ordered a new harness from ebay so we'll see if that fixes the problem. if not, i'll just use the kenwood until i can buy a new deck.

 

check the pin connections on the board inside the stereo. that's the most likely place of damage when the wires are pulled.

 

i finally got some new 6x9's and 6.5" components. they're all infinity. the components are the reference series and the 6x9's are the kappa series. i had the shop use the kenwood amp that is mentioned earlier in this thread. i don't know if i posted it when i got it, but back when my decks went out for no reason i got a new panasonic deck installed. i'll get model numbers tomorrow when i get the boxes out of the car. the doors are going to be getting dyno-matted tomorrow since i was running late and had to rush them today when they did the speakers.

 

Sounds like you made some good choices in equipment.

Any subs?

 

yes i have subs. here is what i have:

ma audio amp M689i. specs:
Power output: 200 watts RMS x 2 (4 ohm load), 400 watts RMS x 2 (2 ohm load), 800 watts max x 1 (bridged mono, 4 ohm load), Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD: Less than 0.05%, Signal to noise ratio: Greater than 90 dB, Thermal, short, and overload protection circuitry, Selectable bass boost @ 50 Hz (0dB, 6dB, 12dB), Selectable low pass/high pass filters, Full Mosfet circuitry, 2 ohm stereo stable

ma audio subs MBD10. specs:
800 Watts Max Power Strobe Lit Name Plate Gold Plated Terminals High Density MDF Construction 4 Ohm Impedance Dimensions: 12.5" H x 25" W x 12.5" D.

i'll get the specs on the new speakers and the deck later today after work.

here is a complete list of my car stereo:

here is a link to the specs for the deck that i have:
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electro...del.CQ-C7105U.S

here are the 6.5" components that i got:
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Ite...tures_and_specs

here are the 6x9's that i got:
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Ite...tures_and_specs

all mids and highs are powered by a kenwood KAC-646X 4 channel amp. here are the specs:
Bridgeable 2, 3 or 4 channel output
Max. power output 50W X 4 (4Q) - 25W x 4 at 4Q 14.4V (0.08% THD) RMS power output
35W X 4 at 2Q 14.4V (0.8% THD) RMS power output
Tri-mode operation
A + B/A input selector
A/B independent level controls
High-pass filter (150Hz) and low-pass filter (80Hz)
DC-DC converter power supply
MOS FET current drive
Gold plated line in/out, speaker and power supply terminals

ma audio amp M689i. specs:
Power output: 200 watts RMS x 2 (4 ohm load), 400 watts RMS x 2 (2 ohm load), 800 watts max x 1 (bridged mono, 4 ohm load), Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD: Less than 0.05%, Signal to noise ratio: Greater than 90 dB, Thermal, short, and overload protection circuitry, Selectable bass boost @ 50 Hz (0dB, 6dB, 12dB), Selectable low pass/high pass filters, Full Mosfet circuitry, 2 ohm stereo stable

ma audio subs MBD10. specs:
800 Watts Max Power Strobe Lit Name Plate Gold Plated Terminals High Density MDF Construction 4 Ohm Impedance Dimensions: 12.5" H x 25" W x 12.5" D.

now my stereo is complete. let me know what ya'll think.

 

here are some pictures of my subs and amps.


the amp on the left is for the subs. the amp on the right is for the mids/highs.


mids/highs amp.


subs amp.

 

Strap that thing down so it doesn't come flying at your head when you slam on the breaks or hit something.

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How does it sound are you happy with it?

 

are you talking about the subs? they are secured to the spare tire cover with L brackets and screws. it sounds great. i have to take it back on monday though because they didn't dynomat the doors like they were supposed to when they were apart and there's some sort of rattle inside the panels around the 6x9's.