Hey guys. As the title says, I have a 2003 Jaguar X-Type and roughly a $1,500 budget to go to town on my sound system. Here's what I'm thinking:

-Aftermarket head-unit with auxiliary iPod capability (high quality music = must).
-4 new speakers.
-5-channel amplifier.
-Dual 12" subwoofers..
-a capacitor (if necessary).

Here's what I'm thinking:
Amplifier: Hifonics ZXi60.4 + 1K 5-channel.
Speakers: MB Quart PVI 216's (6.5").
Sub: Dual Rockford Fosgate Punch P2's.
Head-Unit: No clue. Thinking a Jensen 6.5 Flatscreen but I don't have much use for it. All I really need is an auxiliary port for connecting to my iPod.
Capacitor: Is this necessary?

I've had a bad experience trying to mix and match a mono amp with a sub in the past (50-150 rms sub with a 200 rms amp, both at 4 ohms = bad for business). What are your thoughts?

Thanks a ton. I appreciate it.

 

Personally, I'd put it into things that matter. A decent sounding exhaust, some good tires and brake fluid replacement/new pads and rotors. Then you'll get all the music you need.

 

Hey Wes, I'm kinda with benebob on this, sorry, don't mean to rain on your parade or anything.
If thats what you wanna do though, try posting up into the audio / visual section for better results

 

Yeah I'll wander over there. I want an amazing sound system and for that I really need to make an investment - It's not like I have this kind of money lying around. I'm a college student.. you may understand haha. Thanks guys.

 

Oh I understand perfectly, but there is something called older and wiser.LOL

 

Ahh, let the kid have his fun! I remember as a kid just starting out with my first car I had a $500 car with a $1000 sound system. Yes it was stupid but hey, it was a learning experience.

WesSide, you might want to go for a Jaguar audio connectivity module instead of replacing the factory radio. I'm not a huge fan of the looks of an aftermarket head unit in the X. With the module you can get your inputs.

 

Check out www.edesignaudio.com for a package deal on speakers and amps and also go to www.monoprice.com to check out blowout prices. You can thank me later.

 

I'd replace the stock speakers, unless you already have the premium Alpine system - which in my opinion is pretty great. But you could upgrade the speakers. I'd add the ACM to the existing head unit. I have it on my 2007 and it's a great feature. Other than that, the next upgrade would be 18 inch wheels and Continental Extreme Contact DWS tires. I really like the 2007 18 inch rims...

 

Save it for a rainy day....trust me you'll have alot of these with this car.

 

You can get 19s and springs almost for $1500. Buy a powered sub and then you're set.

 

maybe some 18's at most, with the H&R springs. Roll your fenders and be done!

 

I have some h&r springs I'll sell ya too as I bought them to put on mine but I think it would heve some towing issues then. Still don't know why anyone would put bigger wheels on any car. 16" is the proven point at which the performance goes down. Car and driver did a great eye opening story a few issues ago on it. Going up 3 wheel sizes equaled an average of loosing .08gs around the skid and the track times were just as bad. Bling is fine but performance is even better IMHO.

 

True, I definitely lost performance putting the 18's on. But I'm fine with them for now, if I ever want to gain a little speed I'll just swap out my 18's for the 16's

 

That was a good article. Seemed to me that 17's were not much compromise in performance either. I decided that 17 was plenty big for me to add a little style, and actually they are lighter than the OEM 16's I have. Doesn't sacrafice much in ride quality either.