Rookie needs advice on a system
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New member Username: DabubsSt. Paul , MN US Post Number: 1 Registered: Apr-06 | Hey all... U guys really seem to know whats what so hope U can help. I'm gonna put a system in my street rod & just want a middle of the road system. No competitions just a really good bass sound. I plan on a 10" sub (how big a box?)& 1 6x9 on each side inside the car, plus an amp for the subs & another for the speakers. What would you suggest? & do I need a capacitor? Or a larger alternator? Salesguys suggested a complete Sony Explod system with Pioneer amps. Not sure if I can trust them since they know that I know nothing.. Thanks in advance for any help! |
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Silver Member Username: Nnnnick_bWeddington, Nc Usa Post Number: 533 Registered: Jan-05 | Hell no. Never let sony touch your car. A single ten would sound eccellent, obviously not terribly loud, but excellent for a sound quality setup. I would not put 6x9's in either. I would go for a nice component set for the front, with no rear speakers. Give us a budget to work with. I doubt you will need any major electrical upgrades. What is the output of your stock alternator? |
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New member Username: DabubsSt. Paul , MN US Post Number: 2 Registered: Apr-06 | Alternator is 100 amp. Problem is speakers won't fit in the front. It's a 1934 Ford pro street, and there is no room in the doors (only 2" between exterior skin & interior) or under the dash... it's a small car. Sony's not good huh? |
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Gold Member Username: RedlinerWilmington, Ma Post Number: 1246 Registered: Jun-05 | I would go with 1 10"w6v2 or 10"idmax thats what it seems like you want but how much do you want spend and what ever you do!!! dont buy sony for car audio they are prob the worst and 6x9's wont be all that great you really do need a component set |
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Silver Member Username: Nnnnick_bWeddington, Nc Usa Post Number: 536 Registered: Jan-05 | I second charlies recomendation on subs. those are two great choices. You should have a prob with your alt. as long as you have a good starting battery. You could make kick panels for the component set. |
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Silver Member Username: Nnnnick_bWeddington, Nc Usa Post Number: 537 Registered: Jan-05 | SHOULD'NT have a prob with the alt. sorry. |
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New member Username: DabubsSt. Paul , MN US Post Number: 3 Registered: Apr-06 | Now I'll really show my ignorance..... What exactly makes up a component set? I'm amazed.. Sony has a pretty good name in electronics but evidently not in car audio :-) |
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Silver Member Username: Nnnnick_bWeddington, Nc Usa Post Number: 538 Registered: Jan-05 | What type of budget are we talking about tho. |
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New member Username: DabubsSt. Paul , MN US Post Number: 4 Registered: Apr-06 | Also they mentioned Visonik amps... thoughts? |
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New member Username: DabubsSt. Paul , MN US Post Number: 5 Registered: Apr-06 | Budget complete with capacitor, wiring kit, head, CD changer, amps & speakers etc probably $1500 +/- |
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Gold Member Username: RedlinerWilmington, Ma Post Number: 1247 Registered: Jun-05 | http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=1090 theres just a random componen set not saying get it but they are just 2 midrange speakers and tweeters so you can stage your equipment so it sounds good and i've never heard of a visonik ap before so cant do any good here lol |
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Silver Member Username: Nnnnick_bWeddington, Nc Usa Post Number: 540 Registered: Jan-05 | Visonik is not a very good or reliable company. I assume you went to best buy/circuit city(or similiar store) which is why they recommended sony. 1500 is a very comfortable budget for what you are trying to do. |
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New member Username: DabubsSt. Paul , MN US Post Number: 6 Registered: Apr-06 | Thanks everyone... any additional info will be appreciated. i'll check back later |
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Gold Member Username: RedlinerWilmington, Ma Post Number: 1249 Registered: Jun-05 | http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=2404 cd player http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=2059 subwoofer http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=247 amplifier thats about 1000 right there and you could get wire for about 80 or something depends on what you want then build your own box for $60 then the rest for speakers and amplifier but im not good at speakers at all so ill let someone else help you with that you could build yourself a box |
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Gold Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 7107 Registered: Jul-05 | charlie has a good idea up there caps r not necessary http://wickedcases.com/caraudio/capacitors.html even if ur doors r shallow u can make a a couple rings with mdf so u can get clearance off the surface . U could go with a complete JL system 1 10 http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=12513 1 sub amp http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=11724 1 pair of http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=1190 for ur front doors ^^^ & a http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=13803 deck with a set up like this u wont even need any xover all prices above r cheaper if u google the model nos....... |
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Gold Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 7108 Registered: Jul-05 | oh i 4got to include this amp for ur comps http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=11725 ....... |
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Gold Member Username: RedlinerWilmington, Ma Post Number: 1251 Registered: Jun-05 | lol beat you to it rovin but nice job adding to it and i like your cd player more but its more expensive also |
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Gold Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 7109 Registered: Jul-05 | ya - by a whole minute u beat me 2 it...lol ......   |
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Gold Member Username: RedlinerWilmington, Ma Post Number: 1252 Registered: Jun-05 | lol hey it still counts and besides i was the first one who said w6v2 lol |
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Silver Member Username: Nnnnick_bWeddington, Nc Usa Post Number: 542 Registered: Jan-05 | It might not be a bad idea to throw in some edead/dynamat atleast for the trunk. If not the door panels as well. |
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New member Username: DabubsSt. Paul , MN US Post Number: 7 Registered: Apr-06 | The system goes inside... no trunk... and the floor is all carpet, and the walls and headliner is all vynil with pad underneath. One other question.... is Alpine not a good head & CD unit? |
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Silver Member Username: Nnnnick_bWeddington, Nc Usa Post Number: 546 Registered: Jan-05 | Alpine makes some very nice HU's. |
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Silver Member Username: WinterfreshpimpChisago, MN America Post Number: 106 Registered: Mar-06 | i like alpine, for head units they make good ones in my opinion, i see your from mn? gettin your car reddy for summer? |
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Silver Member Username: Nnnnick_bWeddington, Nc Usa Post Number: 548 Registered: Jan-05 | BTW, beautiful car. |
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Gold Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 7121 Registered: Jul-05 | ya ^^^ - if thats honestly ur ride its awesome .... |
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Gold Member Username: RedlinerWilmington, Ma Post Number: 1257 Registered: Jun-05 | and yes alpine does make some very nice hu we just didnt recommend them because pioneer premier is just as good and they are cheaper but if you want alpine and are willing to spend the $$$ get 1 |
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Gold Member Username: Young_jamesCanada Post Number: 1152 Registered: Sep-05 | wow, that is a sweet car. Great job man  |
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New member Username: DabubsSt. Paul , MN US Post Number: 8 Registered: Apr-06 | Again, I say thanks to everyone for your input and help. I'll be wiser now when chatting with those electronics "experts". PS it is honestly my ride Rovin.... all 470hp + a 150 shot of NOS Giddy up and go!!! and you got it Maxx... Crusin season is about here. Thanks again guys, & I'll keep checkin' |
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