Cost of new system?
01-11-2007, 08:29 PM
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Cost of new system?
How much would it cost to replace all 4 speakers, sub and throw in an amp (how many do I need?)? I have a nice aftermarket deck already so I'm on in that dept. But how much for the rest? I want something reasonable.
01-11-2007, 08:31 PM
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4 speakers, 2 subs in a box, 2 amps, I would estemate 3k not incl install..
checking prices just now, you can get a nice set up for about 1800 plus wires and assorted bits.
checking prices just now, you can get a nice set up for about 1800 plus wires and assorted bits.
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01-12-2007, 07:07 AM
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5 ch amp: ~$600
rear coaxial speakers ~ $100
Front components ~ $225
Sub ~ $250
Zenclosure's custom sub box ~ $120
wiring, RCA's... ~ $60
so for $1,300, you could have a decent system.
rear coaxial speakers ~ $100
Front components ~ $225
Sub ~ $250
Zenclosure's custom sub box ~ $120
wiring, RCA's... ~ $60
so for $1,300, you could have a decent system.
01-12-2007, 10:59 AM
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My sytem consists of:
Rockford-Fosgate 4 ch amp -- $ 290
Infinity component for doors -- $ 170 (on eBay)
Infinity 10" sub -- $ 99
Alpine 9857 HU -- $ 300
PAC Steering Wheel Switch adaptor -- $75
Metra Dash Kit & Wiring Harness -- $45
ZEnclosures 'S' type sub box -- $120
Wiring, Fusing, misc -- $160
Total... less than $1300
Rockford-Fosgate 4 ch amp -- $ 290
Infinity component for doors -- $ 170 (on eBay)
Infinity 10" sub -- $ 99
Alpine 9857 HU -- $ 300
PAC Steering Wheel Switch adaptor -- $75
Metra Dash Kit & Wiring Harness -- $45
ZEnclosures 'S' type sub box -- $120
Wiring, Fusing, misc -- $160
Total... less than $1300
01-12-2007, 12:40 PM
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Minimum = $700 self installed
HU - $175 via crutchfield (includes all wires, harness, dash kits)
Amp - $200 via ebay 4 channel
Front speakers - $100 components from ebay
Sub - $75 via ebay (one 10")
Box - $100 via ebay
Amp kit - $50 via ebay
Choose whatever brand you like. Run the 4ch amp to the fronts and bridged to a single 10" sub.
This setup will sound great and please anyone looking for a decent stereo. It won't get crazy loud, it won't impress in a parking lot, but it will enhacne every area of listening while in the car.
HU - $175 via crutchfield (includes all wires, harness, dash kits)
Amp - $200 via ebay 4 channel
Front speakers - $100 components from ebay
Sub - $75 via ebay (one 10")
Box - $100 via ebay
Amp kit - $50 via ebay
Choose whatever brand you like. Run the 4ch amp to the fronts and bridged to a single 10" sub.
This setup will sound great and please anyone looking for a decent stereo. It won't get crazy loud, it won't impress in a parking lot, but it will enhacne every area of listening while in the car.
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01-12-2007, 01:58 PM
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HU, amp, sub, sub box, cables, and install cost me around $600. I had to REALLY shop around though. And the HU is total garbage. Replacing that this coming week.
If you have a nice HU I would start with just new front components. That'll make a world of difference.
If you have a nice HU I would start with just new front components. That'll make a world of difference.
01-12-2007, 02:07 PM
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i say:
1. decent set of comps upfront: 250 ish range
2. forget rear speakrse
3. decent 3 channel amp to powr things 250-300
4. box and 10" sub: 200-250
IMO the front speakres makes more difference than anyhting else in the car, power and bass is cheap, and bass espeically in the Z with hatch gain...
this is what i would consider a budget entry level ssytem that would sound good...
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1. decent set of comps upfront: 250 ish range
2. forget rear speakrse
3. decent 3 channel amp to powr things 250-300
4. box and 10" sub: 200-250
IMO the front speakres makes more difference than anyhting else in the car, power and bass is cheap, and bass espeically in the Z with hatch gain...
this is what i would consider a budget entry level ssytem that would sound good...
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01-12-2007, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 16psibrick
i say:
1. decent set of comps upfront: 250 ish range
2. forget rear speakrse
3. decent 3 channel amp to powr things 250-300
4. box and 10" sub: 200-250
IMO the front speakres makes more difference than anyhting else in the car, power and bass is cheap, and bass espeically in the Z with hatch gain...
this is what i would consider a budget entry level ssytem that would sound good...
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1. decent set of comps upfront: 250 ish range
2. forget rear speakrse
3. decent 3 channel amp to powr things 250-300
4. box and 10" sub: 200-250
IMO the front speakres makes more difference than anyhting else in the car, power and bass is cheap, and bass espeically in the Z with hatch gain...
this is what i would consider a budget entry level ssytem that would sound good...
b
01-12-2007, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by JimRHIT
Minimum = $700 self installed
HU - $175 via crutchfield (includes all wires, harness, dash kits)
Amp - $200 via ebay 4 channel
Front speakers - $100 components from ebay
Sub - $75 via ebay (one 10")
Box - $100 via ebay
Amp kit - $50 via ebay
Choose whatever brand you like. Run the 4ch amp to the fronts and bridged to a single 10" sub.
This setup will sound great and please anyone looking for a decent stereo. It won't get crazy loud, it won't impress in a parking lot, but it will enhacne every area of listening while in the car.
HU - $175 via crutchfield (includes all wires, harness, dash kits)
Amp - $200 via ebay 4 channel
Front speakers - $100 components from ebay
Sub - $75 via ebay (one 10")
Box - $100 via ebay
Amp kit - $50 via ebay
Choose whatever brand you like. Run the 4ch amp to the fronts and bridged to a single 10" sub.
This setup will sound great and please anyone looking for a decent stereo. It won't get crazy loud, it won't impress in a parking lot, but it will enhacne every area of listening while in the car.
01-12-2007, 05:45 PM
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No, none needed or just run the stock ones for "fill"
No, it cannot be mounted in the stock location w/o ALOT of work costing a good deal of money to make it sound good.
An amp kit will be power wires, an inline fuse, ground wires and RCA interconnects to carry the sound from the CD player to the amp (you also get a remote turn on cable in this). Sometimes they include speaker wire too. Knuconcepts has good kits.
No, it cannot be mounted in the stock location w/o ALOT of work costing a good deal of money to make it sound good.
An amp kit will be power wires, an inline fuse, ground wires and RCA interconnects to carry the sound from the CD player to the amp (you also get a remote turn on cable in this). Sometimes they include speaker wire too. Knuconcepts has good kits.
01-12-2007, 09:05 PM
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Alright, so here goes:
- Which front comps should I buy?
- Which amp? What brand, power, # of chans?
- Which 10" sub?
- Which box? Amp rack on top needed or where does it go?
- Amp kit: Knuconcepts for sure? What's their site?
Also, keep in mind that I don't wanna spend a whole lot. I'm gonna have this car for another 1.5 yrs tops.
- Which sat radio component for my Pioneer HU? This one?
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...069892,00.html
- Which front comps should I buy?
- Which amp? What brand, power, # of chans?
- Which 10" sub?
- Which box? Amp rack on top needed or where does it go?
- Amp kit: Knuconcepts for sure? What's their site?
Also, keep in mind that I don't wanna spend a whole lot. I'm gonna have this car for another 1.5 yrs tops.
- Which sat radio component for my Pioneer HU? This one?
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...069892,00.html
01-12-2007, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by d!abolic
Alright, so here goes:
- Which front comps should I buy?
- Which amp? What brand, power, # of chans?
- Which 10" sub?
- Which box? Amp rack on top needed or where does it go?
- Amp kit: Knuconcepts for sure? What's their site?
Also, keep in mind that I don't wanna spend a whole lot. I'm gonna have this car for another 1.5 yrs tops.
- Which sat radio component for my Pioneer HU? This one?
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...069892,00.html
- Which front comps should I buy?
- Which amp? What brand, power, # of chans?
- Which 10" sub?
- Which box? Amp rack on top needed or where does it go?
- Amp kit: Knuconcepts for sure? What's their site?
Also, keep in mind that I don't wanna spend a whole lot. I'm gonna have this car for another 1.5 yrs tops.
- Which sat radio component for my Pioneer HU? This one?
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...069892,00.html
01-12-2007, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by xedes
What HU do you have?
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...014395,00.html
01-12-2007, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by d!abolic
Why are you only planning on keeping the car for another year and 1/2? Is it a lease?
01-12-2007, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by xedes
I just ordered the same one earlier this week.
Why are you only planning on keeping the car for another year and 1/2? Is it a lease?
Why are you only planning on keeping the car for another year and 1/2? Is it a lease?
01-12-2007, 09:53 PM
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I'm not even close to being an audiophile, but I've been doing research for my own car for the last month, so maybe I can share some of the things I found. What's your budget?