budget on car stereo...but need something better...audio guys...help
01-31-2008, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by TheBlackPearlZ
ok i am upgrading the bose headunit, to a d3.
minus the d3 i dont want to spend more then 800 bucks if i can. heres what i need...something that will work well with the unit, as well as something that sounds a lot better then what i got now.
i listen to predominately electro...mostly house or progressive. but the occasional hardstyle,...so it will have to be able to hit the bass hard!!
so help me outl...im an audio noob
minus the d3 i dont want to spend more then 800 bucks if i can. heres what i need...something that will work well with the unit, as well as something that sounds a lot better then what i got now.
i listen to predominately electro...mostly house or progressive. but the occasional hardstyle,...so it will have to be able to hit the bass hard!!
so help me outl...im an audio noob
Hope that helps your budget.
01-31-2008, 10:12 AM
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the D3 is not part of the budget...im going to buy that regardless...the speakers and amps and what not are the budget part
but thanks for that good info brickyard
but thanks for that good info brickyard
01-31-2008, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by TheBlackPearlZ
is that within my price range? do the focals work well with a D3?
01-31-2008, 10:22 AM
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Name Brand
kicker 12" L7 , Kicker 1000.1 amp for sub
Kicker components front stage
Kicker coax rear fill
Kicker 350-4 mid and high amp
Under strut box
this can be done on your budget
non- mainstream
RE 6.5 " triple XXX components
RE SX 12" sub
Zen box
US amps md1d sub amp
US amps XT 800.2 mid and high amp
kicker 12" L7 , Kicker 1000.1 amp for sub
Kicker components front stage
Kicker coax rear fill
Kicker 350-4 mid and high amp
Under strut box
this can be done on your budget
non- mainstream
RE 6.5 " triple XXX components
RE SX 12" sub
Zen box
US amps md1d sub amp
US amps XT 800.2 mid and high amp
01-31-2008, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by TheBlackPearlZ
im also a fan of name brand stuff...im not really into brands ive never heard of, i know that sounds bad, but im a big brand *****...
so like alpine, or jl, or something like that...
thanks man
so like alpine, or jl, or something like that...
thanks man
on a serious note the new JL audio c5's? i think they are sound just as good as the zr series to me but they are cheaper might give them a look.
01-31-2008, 12:26 PM
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I just replaced my speaker setup. I previously ran alpine type-X 6.5 components in the doors and a 10" type-X alpine sub in an understrut box. I now have Phoenix Gold RSd 65cs components which are INFINITELY better than the alpines. the alpines were much too difficult to mount in OEM location and MUCH too harsh for my tastes. I swapped out the alpine sub, which I like a lot, but having a huge understrut box was much too intrusive. I replaced that with Nazar's rear corner magic box with JL 10w3v3 sub. I am not running any rear speakers. I am very happy with my setup now... no fitment issues, the components are very pleasing to my ears and the sub still hits hard, but takes up almost no space. I am running a big@ss PG Xenon X200.4 amp.
For an $800 bugdet, you could do the same speaker setup
$100 shipped for the components
$550 shipped for sub and enclosure
Find an amp for whatever you feel comfortable spending. I would think a JL 2 channel amp would compliment this setup well.
Unless you are a true audophile, pay close attention to fitment on the speakers and enclosure. Mounting speakers in OEM location is HARD.. there is next to no room due to the windows. I personally hated the understrut location for my sub, but due to the mounting depth and not too apt to do a custom enclosure, I was limited in my options. I am so much happier with my wicked CAS magic box enclosure. Based on my experience, spend the money on a good sub and enclosure because you can find decent components for relatively cheap
Good luck... mine are just suggestions based on what was recommended to me. I know very little about car audio and I now have a setup I really like.
For an $800 bugdet, you could do the same speaker setup
$100 shipped for the components
$550 shipped for sub and enclosure
Find an amp for whatever you feel comfortable spending. I would think a JL 2 channel amp would compliment this setup well.
Unless you are a true audophile, pay close attention to fitment on the speakers and enclosure. Mounting speakers in OEM location is HARD.. there is next to no room due to the windows. I personally hated the understrut location for my sub, but due to the mounting depth and not too apt to do a custom enclosure, I was limited in my options. I am so much happier with my wicked CAS magic box enclosure. Based on my experience, spend the money on a good sub and enclosure because you can find decent components for relatively cheap
Good luck... mine are just suggestions based on what was recommended to me. I know very little about car audio and I now have a setup I really like.
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