How much have you spent on your Z's sound system?
 

I looking at getting rid of the Bose factory speakers and amps and was wondering how much other owners have paid for a new system. Please include what type of speakers and/or the total install price. How do you like your system now?

it sucks if you cant install yourself, they could be alot more money for equipment

My system ran 5K. I currently have:
1 pair DynAudio 6.5" speakers ( door) - these are top class speakers very$$$$
1 ARC Audio XK5150 amplifier - again top class
1 pair Image Dynamics 10' subs ( in under strut enclosure)
1 pair Panasonic Tweeters
1 Eclipse AVN-7000 (w/ nav)
1 Eclipse 8 CD changer
1 Ipod adapter
1 Sirius reciever

System is a killer!! Stealth installation done ( can't see anything but the HU):icon38:

I spent close close to $7500.00
Everything Alpine:
D310 head unit
nve872a Navigation
MRA D550 Digital Theater Amp
MRP D650 Mono Amp
2 sets of SPX177r type X speakers
1 SBS-05DC center channel speaker
2 10'' Type R subs
1 Zenclosure 2x10'' sub box
1 Sirius adapter

And a **** load of wiring and accessories!

Just like Z350BOY, My stereo is also stealth except the subs and headunit. Sound quality is the best I have ever heard! Very crisp and clear.

Also I live in northern Maryland and have done around 10 350z installs. If you need the help, I'll give you a hand on installing everything you get. Just PM me.

Around 2k...

Avic-D2
JL W1 10" x2
JL 300W x 2
JL XR1 6.5" comp set
Stinger Wiring

Nothing too fancy

just bought a few things, nothing installed yet.

mb quart 6.5 pce216 components.... 500
mb quart 5.25 pce213 components....460
alpine mrv f545 125x4 channel amp....600
alpine mrd d605 400x1 channel amp....400
jl audio 10w6v2 sub.........................500
pioneer premeier deh980bt head unit...600
cables, caps, etc.............................300


and i bought all this for about 1900. still havent put any in but all install will be done by me. should sound nice.

just a Clarion DVD touchscreen head unit, ~$1500. I think the factory stuff is fine, I dont want the added weight of subs and amps...

WOW!!!!
SELF Install
Kenwood Speakers <doors & behind seats>
left tweaters alone
Pioneer head unit, Pioneer Amp, 12in sub.
CLEAN STEALTH INSTALL, Sub is flush stealth lays in the spare tire area.
Running the power from the battery is a B!tch threw the rear view window washer fluid.

$0

:)

Things like this make me happy to work for bestbuy nothing like paying 40-50% of what you all did. 7500 bucks for a stereo damn that.

damn, some guys have spent more than some of my SQ installs wtih equipment and labor together :o

i personally think a very clean, and really top notch SQ install can be achieved in the Z (sans double din nav headunit) for aorund 4k in equipment and labor, i mean someting that looks good and with some tuning, can do well in sq comps :)

again, i am quoting my own prices of course :)

Polk MOMO MMC6500 6.5's in the front door
Unsure if im gonna run rear speakers or not Hence the 450/4
Jl audio 500/1
Jl audio 450/4
Jl audio 2 10 Stealth box
2 Jl audio 10w3's
Eclipse CD-5000 Mp3 Headunit
Eclpise Ipod adaptor
Hopefully gonna put a farenheit in the nav cubby with an xbox 360 to play games and movies.
1 4 gauge amp kit
250 feet of 16 gauge speaker wire
1 distibution box
Alot of Amp power wire
Alot of Signal on wire
Some ground wiring
Lots of assorted fittings and stuff
All of my wiring is Knu Koncepts, they have great pricing and even better wiring.
Add that up and its almost $3000 retail

about 7500 as well, but its not the kind of crap you get at bestbuy.

2 JL 8w3
under strut box
punch mono amp
alpine 4ch amp
2 Infinity 6010
2 Infinity 6012
DDX 6019 HU
KNA-G510 NAVI
03 cubby
power acustic 6.5 monitor

around 2600.00

Mine is very modest...

Pioneer FH-P5000MP Head Unit
Pioneer Sirius Tuner Module
Infinity 6000CS 6.5" Component Speakers
JL Audio e1200 Amp
Wickedcas.com Carbon Fiber Magic Box w/JL Audio 10W3 Sub
Various cables and accessories
Removed my rear speakers

equipment cost: ~$1400
installation cost: $0

$2000 including installation

Rockford Fosgate Power Series speakers- t162c coaxial speakers for rear, and t162s components for front
JL 10w08 sub
Alpine cda-9856 headunit
All top of the line Monter Cable wiring
Monster Cable capacitor

I have spent about 3k..

Z enclosures 10" box
JL Audio 10w7
JL Audio 500/1
Alpine D310 touch screen DVD

Bling Bling
 

Here Goes:

1. Alpine WD/IVA 200 Head Unit (ALPIVAW200). 999.99
2. MB Quart QSC's (MBQQSC216). 650.00
3. MB Quart DKW's (MBQDKF116). 144.00
4. JLA 10" Subwoofers (JLA10W1V2-4). 219.98
5. JLA 300/4ch Amp (JLA300/4). 549.99
6. JLA 500/1ch Amp (JLA500/1). 499.99
7. RCA 4G Amp Kit AGU Fuse (VBCVBPK4). 79.99
8. 4GA to 8 GA Distribution (RAPGDB1). 10.00
9. Alpine 6-Disc CD Changer (ALPCHAS634). 299.99
10. IPOD Direct Interface (ALPKCE422I). 29.99
11. Alpine Steering Wheel Control (PACSWIALP). 99.99
12. Video Bypass Module (PACTR7) 29.99
13. Zenclosures Strut Bar Box 150.00
14. Nano IPOD. 150.00
15. Alpine Blackbird Navigation Unit
16. Alpine Blackbrid Docking Station (15 & 16 = $1K)


Looks like about $4770.00 in equipment, $695.00 in labor,
and about $60.00 of miscellaneous supply.

Total is $5525.00 so far!!

This doesn't include the cost to showcase my amps with a custom
cover and LED's or my top of the line Viper Alarm system.

i cant believe how much some people are spending, although you have to take into consideration most ppl have video screens and whatnot. and also prices for parts and especially labor will def. change from person to person.
i know a local place that charges crazy amounts of money and theyre best install ive seen was a few boxes stacked on top of each other that to the average person looked hard to make. on the other hand for the same price range i know a guy who has done world class stuff and is a genious in designing stuff.

anyone looking to get a system together, save money and shop around, i bought about 3400 dollars of stuff for about 1900. its mostly high end stuff, but what isnt is the top of the line of the everyday brand. and do your own work! have a shop build the box if you need but run your own wires, lay your own carpet, those things arent hard.