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Thread: What should I get with a budget of $2500 |
    
New member Username: Bch5h7
Post Number: 1
Registered: Mar-09
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| Posted on Monday, March 02, 2009 - 05:45 pm: |
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I am looking to put a new stereo system in my 95 bmw m3. My budget is around $2500 for head unit, new front and rear speakers, amp for front and rear speakers, two 12 inch subs, and a “custom box”. I am going to try and use an amp I already have to power the two subs and by custom box I mean a box that is the proper size for the subs, nothing crazy. I don’t really know the specs on the amp I already have but I was using it to power 2 12 inch audiobahn AW1200x subs. I have been to the local shops and gotten quotes from $2000 to $2400 for the typical stuff. However, one shop had a brand called Bravox. I liked the sound of the Bravox speakers better then most of the other stuff. Is bravox a good brand for this price range? Also, any other recommendations for setups around $2500 would be nice. Thanks |
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Gold Member Username: Basebalz13
Moneta,
Va
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Post Number: 1111
Registered: Aug-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 05:31 am: |
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You can do a lot better than Bravox. Theyre not exactly the best brand. Youve got a good budget for a sweet system. Hit up exige (Exige Audio) to get the best pricing, but I would go with CDT ES components in combination with a pair of 12 Audiopulse subs. I use a CDT ES 3-way setup in my Cougar and it sounds absolutely awesome. For my SQ competition system, Im going with an Audiopulse sub. Got high hopes for MECA this year! I was talkin to exige yesterday and he mentioned some new sets also...like PSS or something...that are step up on the ES components. You might want to ask him about those. ES is already really nice. If the new sets are a step up.....wow. And his prices are way better than retail. Dont worry when you see retail prices online.
You can find osme really nice amps these days too. I run American Bass amps in my Cougar and theyre solid as brick. Sundown amps are also real nice. They use the same board. CDT has a new 4-channel out thats supposed to be really nice. You could go with an audioque for your sub amp. Considering you used Audiobahn subs before, youll probably need to upgrade your sub amp. Frankly the audiobahn subs are crap. Once you hear some truly nice stuff youll be blown away.
For a head unit try alpine or eclipse. The alpine 9887 is a really nice head unit.
In general the stuff you can get online and through the forums is gonna be wayyyy better than the stuff you can get in any shop. You can find all the really nice equipment here ;)
Good luck! |
New member Username: Bch5h7
Post Number: 2
Registered: Mar-09
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 02:36 pm: |
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Thanks
I have looked into some of the brands that get talked about on the forums but I do not know anything about them and none of the shops here carry any of them. I would like to be able to hear what they sound like before I buy but maybe I will just have to take peoples' word. Any additional help on set ups using the brands that seem to get talked about a lot is always welcome. Thanks |
Gold Member Username: Basebalz13
Moneta,
Va
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Post Number: 1112
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| Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 05:38 pm: |
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What state do you live in? |
New member Username: Bch5h7
Post Number: 3
Registered: Mar-09
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 02:51 pm: |
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Missouri |
Gold Member Username: Basebalz13
Moneta,
Va
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Post Number: 1121
Registered: Aug-07
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 07:41 pm: |
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oh dern, hmm im trying to think of a way to demo CDT for you, let me talk exige for you to see what we can do |
New member Username: Bch5h7
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Registered: Mar-09
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 04, 2009 - 10:51 pm: |
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Ya I would like to hear them but the CDT speakers seem to get great reviews on many forums. Another speaker that get talked about a lot with the e36 bmw is the DLS UP35. Do you know any thing about thoes? In the end I may just go on the word of others. |
Silver Member Username: Exige
CDT, Audiopulse Dealer
Post Number: 761
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Thursday, March 05, 2009 - 11:27 pm: |
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Hey Brad, I understand the concern with buying a speaker unheard. I'd be happy to offer you a 30-day return guarantee if you decide to give CDT a try. I doubt you'll have any use for the guarantee once you've heard them ;) but nevertheless it's nice to know you always can if you need to.
Email me at mike@exigeaudio.com and I'd be happy to work out some system plans for you or a total package deal to save you some money. I'm happy to advise on installation technique, speaker placement, etc. You can also find me on AIM at ExigeAudio. I'd send you a PM on here but half the time nobody ever knows where to check them.
Mike
Exige Audio |
Bronze Member Username: Christopherrm
Post Number: 19
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Sunday, March 08, 2009 - 07:02 pm: |
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i bought CDT classics from Mike (exige audio) only about a couple weeks ago. I just got them installed yesterday and I am blown away by the sound quality and performance of these speakers. i haven't owned a lot of component sets but i have heard quite a few and i am VERY pleased with the sound i get from these. |
Gold Member Username: Basebalz13
Moneta,
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Post Number: 1125
Registered: Aug-07
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| Posted on Sunday, March 08, 2009 - 11:13 pm: |
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thats great chris glad to hear,
me on the other hand has owned and heard numberous of comp sets, including 4 world title cars for sound quality, so i have heard the best of the best, you will not be disappointed with CDT
i actually have not heard the that particular DLS set sorry but let me know how it goes brad and also any questions about install etc im also more than willing to help |
New member Username: Steve_tallica
Post Number: 6
Registered: Feb-09
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 02:30 pm: |
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you might want to look into the brand DB Drive, their platinum series is sick as hell, amazing sound, dont know if exige has em, but they are worth it |
Platinum Member Username: Nd4spd18
Philadelphia,
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Post Number: 10185
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 08:46 pm: |
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^^^ stfu noob.
Exige is a great seller and CDT is good stuff. |
