Our Hertz Cento 1965 El Camino Premium Stereo Kit is our best sounding, dash speaker stereo package, period.
The Hertz Cento speakers that come in the dash speaker and the 6x9's sound amazing. The front dash speaker is a direct fit plate that has two, 4" speakers mounted to it. The 4", front speakers feature soft dome, Tetolon tweeters for smoothness and clarity while the rear 6x9's feature PEI dome tweeters for maximum performance for rear, horizontally mounted, off-axis performance. The Hertz Cento speakers are very efficient, giving you maximum sound output for the power and are definitely an upgrade over their Dieci line.
For the radio, we offer three different options. All of the radios are vehicle specific and will mount in your factory dash location without any cutting or modifying required. Our radios come out of the box, ready to install. The USA-230 is a basic AM/FM radio with an auxiliary input. The USA-630 is AM/FM with auxiliary and also has a USB port, the option to add Bluetooth, and the option to add an external CD player. The USA-740 is our top of the line radio for your vehicle and it is AM/FM with Bluetooth built in, a USB port, auxiliary inputs on both the front and the rear of the radio, the option to add an external CD player, a subwoofer pre-out, and a 7 color LCD display that allows you to match your radio to your vehicle, interior, or digital gauges.
For the amplifier, we offer both 4 channel and 5 channel solutions. The 4 channel amplifiers will be used if you do not choose a subwoofer. If you want to add a subwoofer, we recommend the 5 channel amplifiers which allow you to fade between front and rear on the radio while also allowing you to adjust the gains because there is significant power handling differences between the 4" dash speakers and the 6x9's. For the amplifiers, we offer the Kicker KEY 4 channel, the Audison SR series, and the JL Audio RD series. All of the amplifiers are going to sound amazing with the speakers. We have a chart below which highlights the differences between each model.
Hertz and Audison are part of the same parent company, Elettromedia. Hertz specializes in the speakers while Audison specializes in amplifiers and processors. If you wan to keep everything cohesive with the same brand, go with an Audison amplifier. For the output and the price, they are tough to beat. The Kicker KEY amps is great because it uses AI and a microphone the acoustically correct your stereo sytem, providing perfect time delay and crossover points. Finally, the JL Audio RD series amps provide you with JL power and sound quality at an affordable price point. Regardless of which amp you choose, you are going to like the way it sounds.
We offer this package with the option to add a loaded subwoofer enclosure. All of the options we offer are going to give you nice bass response to fill out the bottom end without being obnoxiously "Boomy." If you want to keep everything within the same brand, the Hertz Cento woofer is really clean and a nice choice, but it is a full size enclosure while the other options are low-profile designs. Both of the Kicker CompRT options sound amazing and might be the best value on the market for a low-profile loaded enclosure. Finally, the 12" JL Audio TW3 is a low-profile JL subwoofer with full size output. JL Audio is known for their subwoofers and the TW3 is their go-to low-profile subwoofer.
Finally, you get an amplifier wiring kit and 30 feet of speaker wire to connect everything together. The 5 channel amplifiers come with a 4 AWG wiring kit while the 4 channel options come with 8 AWG. We include the RCA cables as well.
If you are looking for home theater quality sound in your classic car and you want the best possible sound quality, the Hertz Cento kit is our recommendation. When out driving your classic car, a great sounding stereo system only makes the drive that much more enjoyable. There is nothing like cruisin' down the road with the windows down, listening to your favorite songs, as loud as your want, crystal clear, and with no distortion.
Radios
USA-230
Bluetooth
Optional (Add MBT-RX)
Key Features
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AM/FM
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Auxiliary Input (Rear)
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4 Ch. RCA Pre-Outs
USA-630
Bluetooth
Optional (Add BluKit)
Key Features
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AM/FM
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Auxiliary Input (Rear)
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4 Ch. RCA Pre-Outs
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USB Port
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Option to Add CD Player
USA-740
Bluetooth
Yes
Key Features
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AM/FM
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2 Auxiliary Inputs (Front & Rear)
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4 Ch. + Subwoofer Pre-Outs
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USB Port
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Option to Add CD Player
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Selectable 7 Color LCD Display
Speakers
Hertz Energy Dash Speaker
Tweeter Material
PEI Dome
Surround
Rubber
Features
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Tweeters swivel to allow maximum separation from your dash speaker
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Consists of (2) 4" speakers mounted to a vehicle specific plate
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40W RMS/120W Peak
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Arguably or #1 or #2 best sounding speaker. Increased separation from the swivel works very well
Hertz Energy 6x9s
Tweeters
PEI Dome
Surround
Rubber
Features
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95dB SPL sensitivity rating
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High energy magnets for excellent, undistorted sound quality
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100W RMS/300W Peak Power Handling
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Black mesh and gray open style speaker grilles included
4 Ch. Amplifiers
Kicker KEY 180W 4 Ch.
Power Rating
45Wx4 @ 4 Ohms
Dimensions
Length: 7-3/8"
Width: 2-3/4"
Height: 1-11/16"
Subwoofer
None - 4 Channel
Features
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Built in DSP
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Includes a microphone to set time delays and gain adjustment for perfect imaging
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24dB/octave cross-overs
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Acoustic Correction = Audio Perfection
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Although rated at 45 watts, this amp outperforms the full range section of the KX 400W 5 channel, rated at 50 watts
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Next level technology at a super affordable price point
Rockford Power Mini 400W 4 Ch.
Power Rating
100Wx4 @ 4 Ohms
100Wx4 @ 2 Ohms
200Wx2 @ 4 Ohms Bridged
Dimensions
Length: 8.3"
Width: 4.3"
Height: 4.6"
Subwoofer
None - 4 Channel
Features
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Compact powerhouse
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100 watts of constant power
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CLEAN setup for easy gain setting
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Unbeatable dollar per watt value
JL Audio RD 400W 4 Ch.
Power Rating
75Wx4 @ 4 Ohms
100Wx4 @ 2 Ohms
200Wx2 @ 4 Ohms Bridged
Dimensions
Length: 9.78"
Width: 6.96"
Height: 2.13"
Subwoofer
None - 4 Ch.
Features
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Legendary JL Audio power
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Super clean power at an affordable price point
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LED clipping indicators for perfect gain setting
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It's a JL Audio amp. Need we say more?
Pick Your Poison! They are all great amps.
5 Ch. Amplifiers
Rockford Power Mini 1000W 5 Ch.
Power Rating
100Wx4 + 400Wx1 @ 4 Ohms
100Wx4 + 600Wx1 @ 2 Ohms
N/Ax4 + 600Wx1 @ 1 Ohm
200Wx2 + N/A @ 4 Ohms Bridged
Dimensions
Length: 12"
Width: 4.3"
Height: 1.6"
Features
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Amazing amplifier
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Constant power circuit with 100 watts to the speakers
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Super small chassis
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Tons of raw, Fosgate Power
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CLEAN setup with LED indicators for perfect gain setting
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Same amplifier in the owner's daily driver
JL Audio RD 900W 5 Ch.
Power Rating
70Wx4 + 225Wx1 @ 4 Ohms
100Wx4 + 500Wx1 @ 2 Ohms
200Wx2 + N/A @ 4 Ohms Bridged
Dimensions
Length: 14.66"
Width: 6.96"
Height: 2.13"
Features
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Legendary JL Audio power
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Super clean power at an affordable price point
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LED clipping indicators for easy gain setting
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It's a JL Audio amplifier. Need we say more?
Subwoofers
Kicker Comp RT 10"
Power Handling
400W RMS
800W Peak
Dimensions
Width: 23-1/4"
Height: 11-13/16"
Top Depth: 3-7/16"
Bottom Depth: 6-9/16"
Amp Recommendation
Either 5 Ch. Option
Features
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Our best selling enclosure
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Passive radiator gives improved output without port noise
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Low profile woofer with full size output
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This enclosure will give you the right amount of bass, regardless of what type of music you listen to.
Audison APBX 10 DS
Power Handling
400W RMS
800W Peak
Dimensions
Width: 18.58"
Length: 13.15"
Depth: 4.72"
Wired Impedance
2 Ohms
Features
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All around fanstastic woofer
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Slim, low-profile design with full-size output
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Sounds really good regardless of music type
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Our "go-to" premium woofer
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Unbeatable output in a super small box