$1000 SQ System
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Bronze Member Username: WhitewonderPost Number: 20 Registered: Sep-06 | I have $1000 to put into my car for a sound system, going for pretty much pure SQ, but a little bump wouldn't hurt. I drive a 1992 Ford Explorer XLT, which has a 95 Amp, 1425 Watt alternator. I have the premium sound system, which comes with built in 4X15 Watt and an 85 Watt mono in the trunk for a sub (which is blown.) I believe the openings are 5.5"X7.5" in all locations, although some models apparently have a sealed enclosure with 4'' midbass and 1'' tweets, not sure if I have this. I can spend more than $1000, but I would like to keep it within a few hundred dollars. This is for headunit, wiring, comp speakers, and sub. I can build my own box, I just need to know where to get the special parts for the box. |
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Bronze Member Username: WhitewonderPost Number: 22 Registered: Sep-06 | Oh and I listen to post-rock, rock, heavy metal, trance (slower stuff), and a little bit of rap. So I need fast response for the metal. |
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Silver Member Username: Nd4spd18Post Number: 129 Registered: Jul-06 | 4x15 watts is nowhere near enough for component speakers, and 85 watts is nowhere near enough for a sub. You are going to need to get new amps. Most of the time a factory amp won't work with an aftermarket HU or speakers. A note about the component speakers: You can take advice from people about what brands are good, but listen to the speakers in a store before you buy them. What someone else thinks sounds good may not sound good to you. |
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Bronze Member Username: WhitewonderPost Number: 23 Registered: Sep-06 | Yes I do realize that I am going to need a new amplifier, just stating the package I have in the car currently in case someone else has a similar system and knows something. |
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Gold Member Username: DelsolePost Number: 1154 Registered: Feb-05 | 7.5 is a rate odd size you could always get or make one of those things so a 6.5 will fit. and im probaly gonna get sh*t on for saying this but i like the way jl audio sounds so go check them out. as for a HU stick with eclipse or pioneer google it and make you pick. as for an amp its depends what you got left for money after the other stuff because theres a wide price/quality range of amps. and mabe for a sub you could check out ascedent audio they have some good but cheap subs. |
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Bronze Member Username: WhitewonderPost Number: 24 Registered: Sep-06 | I was thinking possibly the CDT CL-51's since they are $150 on woofersetc, but I dunno where I could hear a pair of those too see what they are like. 6.5'' wont fit since its only 5.5'' tall, so I am planning on getting an adapter for 5.5'' round, unless of course, its thats 4'' and 1''thing. I have read that the JL 12W6V2 is one of the best SQ around, but how much better would it be than an Assasin. Big price difference, worth it? |
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Gold Member Username: Van_manBoston South, MA Post Number: 1404 Registered: Mar-06 | JL 12W6V2 used $200-300, New I was quoted $299 yesterday. And yes, its sublime. Head unit Pioneer Premieer, Eclipse, Alpine Comps, JL, Zapcos, Rainbow, CDT, ADS, AVI,Boston, Bravox,Infinite,DLS,ID,Morl, *USD, Amp, Zapco,JL, MMats SQ line, Cadence Gonna be tite with only 1 G Good luck with that. |
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Bronze Member Username: WhitewonderPost Number: 25 Registered: Sep-06 | Where did you find them for $300 brand new?? |
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Gold Member Username: Van_manBoston South, MA Post Number: 1426 Registered: Mar-06 | dealer in walpole ma. |
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Bronze Member Username: WhitewonderPost Number: 29 Registered: Sep-06 | Anyone use Q-logic kick panels ever? My main issue with the budget is the fact that I should be getting a new car in a year, and my doors only take 5 1/4'' woofers, but if I get kick panels, I can get 6 1/2'' in there and move them to my next ride. Then my only constraint is my alt, which im told should run about 600-800 watts. Its 95 Amps. |
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Gold Member Username: Mikechec9Post Number: 2508 Registered: May-05 | Two Steals...: Pioneer PRS: $250 http://www.pricegrabber.com/user_sales_getprod.php/masterid=22371340/lot_id=4055 902/ (2)DIYMA Ref 12" $230 http://www.diymobileaudio.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=32 |
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Gold Member Username: Mikechec9Post Number: 2509 Registered: May-05 | You can't beat'm for the money: Also, SEAS raw drivers are sold: http://madisound.com/ http://www.solen.ca/ http://www.zalytron.com/ |
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Gold Member Username: Mikechec9Post Number: 2510 Registered: May-05 | woops. Sorry. Wrong thread...havn't done this in a while...gettin rusty  |
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