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Thread: $1000 SQ System |
    
Bronze Member Username: Whitewonder
Post Number: 20
Registered: Sep-06
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| Posted on Monday, December 04, 2006 - 09:29 pm: |
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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: Whitewonder
Post Number: 22
Registered: Sep-06
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| Posted on Monday, December 04, 2006 - 09:44 pm: |
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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. |
Silver Member Username: Nd4spd18
Post Number: 129
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 05:10 pm: |
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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. |
Bronze Member Username: Whitewonder
Post Number: 23
Registered: Sep-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 09:48 pm: |
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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. |
Gold Member Username: Delsole
Post Number: 1154
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 03:08 pm: |
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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. |
Bronze Member Username: Whitewonder
Post Number: 24
Registered: Sep-06
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| Posted on Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 09:09 pm: |
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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? |
Gold Member Username: Van_man
Boston South,
MA
Post Number: 1404
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Thursday, December 07, 2006 - 09:41 pm: |
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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. |
Bronze Member Username: Whitewonder
Post Number: 25
Registered: Sep-06
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| Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 05:45 pm: |
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Where did you find them for $300 brand new?? |
Gold Member Username: Van_man
Boston South,
MA
Post Number: 1426
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 10:38 pm: |
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dealer in walpole ma. |
Bronze Member Username: Whitewonder
Post Number: 29
Registered: Sep-06
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| Posted on Friday, December 15, 2006 - 01:05 am: |
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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. |
Gold Member Username: Mikechec9
Post Number: 2508
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Saturday, December 16, 2006 - 09:57 pm: |
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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 |
Gold Member Username: Mikechec9
Post Number: 2509
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Saturday, December 16, 2006 - 10:48 pm: |
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You can't beat'm for the money:
http://www.pricegrabber.com/user_sales_getprod.php/masterid=22371340/lot_id=4055 902/
Peep the review:
http://www.caraudiomag.com/testreports/0612_caep_pioneer_premier_ts_c720prs/
Also, SEAS raw drivers are sold:
http://madisound.com/
http://www.solen.ca/
http://www.zalytron.com/ |
Gold Member Username: Mikechec9
Post Number: 2510
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Saturday, December 16, 2006 - 10:50 pm: |
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woops. Sorry. Wrong thread...havn't done this in a while...gettin rusty  |
