[Cruisinketch]

I have a ’09 Mustang GT convertible with a Shaker 500 system for your information. I am torn on what components to buy. Regardless, I will be buying the new Kenwood eXcelon 9140 when it’s released. I also already have a JL Audio HD 750/1 amplifier. I am pretty set on buying the JL Audio Stealthbox with the 13.5 W6v2 to be pushed by my amp. Listed below are the components I’m looking at.

• Focal 165K3P rated max power of 400 watts pushed by a JL Audio HD 600/4 (300x2)
• Focal 165V3E rated max power of 160 watts pushed by a JL AudioG2250 (125x2)

My issue is that I like both sets of the three-way speakers. But it would be nicer to have matching amps in my trunk than a mix match of JL equipment. If I could push #2 with the HD 600/4 it would be great but it’s way too powerful.

So #1 is a natural choice but a much bigger headache. I would be spending double the money and I would have to create so many adapters for this install. The top speaker locations would have to be adapted to fit a 6.5” mid and the 8” woofer location would have to be adapted hold a 6.5” sub. Then on top of that, I would have to cut a hole for the tweeter.

With #2, the speakers are half the price of option #1. Then if I go with the G2250 amp, I would save another 40% at least. Not to mention I would only have to create one adapter. The 8” sub will be replaced with a 6.5”. I would be able to use the original bracket installed in the top of the door for the 4” mid and 1” tweeter if the 2009 model still has the same bracket of the 2006 Mustang. I haven’t checked it yet but I don’t think they switched my year’s model to a straight 5x7 coaxial.

What do you guys think?
Is it worth paying double to have just to have the amps match in the back?
Is it worth the headache of creating several adapters to install the better model of Focal’s?

I haven’t heard the Focal 165K3P yet but I do like the Focal 165V3E. If anybody has heard the difference between the two sets, please give me some advice.

[Cruisinketch]

Does anybody have any input?

[Big Daddy's Stang>]

Look for RMS bro not watts Your amp need to have more rms than your subs. that's all I can tell you cuz I reallly don't know nothing about the shaker 500.

[gunz4me]

You can reuse the factory 6x8 plate behind the door if you get creative:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4...2/DSC00007.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4...2/DSC00010.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4...2/DSC00011.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4...2/DSC00012.jpg

Keep in mind, the above photos are NOT mine but they are what another Mustang owner did with his 2005 Shaker 500 speakers. I, on the other hand, tossed those plates in the trash because the prior owner of my car blew the mids in both of them. I didn't even think to carve the old drivers up and use them as mounting rings for replacements

ETA: As for pre-packaged component speakers, it is hard to beat Focal, Morel, Rainbow, Hertz, Image Dynamics, and even the Alpine SPX Pro line. I haven't heard your particular Focal speakers, but I would be willing to bet that they will sound awesome!

[Cruisinketch]

I wanted to modify the factory plates, that was my first thought. However, I'm hearing on the 2009 models, they no longer come with component speakers. They stopped using the bracket for two speakers and just installed a 5x7 coaxial. I haven't time to confirm this yet.

If anyone knows, please inform us.

[savsnakecharmer]

doesn't the slash v2 look similar to the hd? if so, get a 300/2 and call it a day.