Removing Monsoon and amp for replacement
06-26-2008, 01:50 PM
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Removing Monsoon and amp for replacement Has anyone done this? I already have infinity 6022si door speakers and my rear speakers just blew again. So i am just gonna pull the whole monsoon system and upgrade it.
Does anyone have any suggestions for a system that will power all 6 speakers? A decent system under $500. Doesn't have to be double din or anything fancy. I'm all for function, screw form.
Preferably with bluetooth and sirius inputs.
Also the sail speakers, since i will not have to worry bout the factory Ohms crap, is there a decent speaker that will put out good bass and fit in that location w/o spacers or mods?
Does anyone have any suggestions for a system that will power all 6 speakers? A decent system under $500. Doesn't have to be double din or anything fancy. I'm all for function, screw form.
Preferably with bluetooth and sirius inputs. Also the sail speakers, since i will not have to worry bout the factory Ohms crap, is there a decent speaker that will put out good bass and fit in that location w/o spacers or mods?
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06-26-2008, 02:04 PM
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I found this, it has all the options i was looking for. Does it look like a decent stereo?
Sony MEX-BT2600
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...EXBT26&tp=5684
Sony MEX-BT2600
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...EXBT26&tp=5684
06-26-2008, 02:52 PM
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As far as removing the Monsoon amp goes, it could not be easier;
3(?) screw/bolts, one(?) plug and it's gone.
Now as for removing all of the other harnesses/wiring associated with it and the system, that is a little more complicated/involved.
3(?) screw/bolts, one(?) plug and it's gone.
Now as for removing all of the other harnesses/wiring associated with it and the system, that is a little more complicated/involved.
06-26-2008, 03:01 PM
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I'm just going to re-route all the wires tuck in the stock wires just in case i need to go back to stock later on.
Yeah the amp is easy, i have taken it out before. Probably gonna sell it on here or ebay.
So right now it looks like all i need is:
Headunit - Sony MEX-BT2600
Sail panel speakers - open to recommendations
Rear hatch speakers - open to recommendations
Speaker wire - no brainer
Yeah the amp is easy, i have taken it out before. Probably gonna sell it on here or ebay.
So right now it looks like all i need is:
Headunit - Sony MEX-BT2600
Sail panel speakers - open to recommendations
Rear hatch speakers - open to recommendations
Speaker wire - no brainer
06-26-2008, 03:18 PM
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ditch the rear hatch speakers they are pointless
i would either get components up front and move the infinitys to the back and get a decent 4 channel amp
or leave the infinitys and get either coaxials for the back or a midbass/sub for the back. Elemental designs 7kv2 comes to mind
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+GM-6300F.html
cheap and works great... i have the previous model and it was in my boat for years and still goin strong in a buddys car now
i would either get components up front and move the infinitys to the back and get a decent 4 channel amp
or leave the infinitys and get either coaxials for the back or a midbass/sub for the back. Elemental designs 7kv2 comes to mind
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...+GM-6300F.html
cheap and works great... i have the previous model and it was in my boat for years and still goin strong in a buddys car now
06-26-2008, 03:39 PM
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Id skip the Sony head unit, Sony isnt too great when it comes to aftermarket car audio. Ive always went w/ Pioneer and loved them, I have some friends w/ Alpines and some w/ Kenwoods both are very good options as well. One of my buddy's even has a Kenwood that measures lateral g's and Hp!
As for speakers Pioneer, Alpine, and Infinity are all good speakers for fairly cheap.
As for speakers Pioneer, Alpine, and Infinity are all good speakers for fairly cheap.
06-26-2008, 03:47 PM
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Does Pioneer offer a fairly cheap head unit that has Sirius and Bluetooth standard? Like i stated before it is for my DD, so it doesn't have to be anything fancy, or do anything spectacular. I just want it to do it's job.
Just checked:
The $170 Sony will do just fine.
The cheapest properly optioned Pioneer is nearly twice the price.
Just checked:
The $170 Sony will do just fine.
The cheapest properly optioned Pioneer is nearly twice the price.
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Does Pioneer offer a fairly cheap head unit that has Sirius and Bluetooth standard? Like i stated before it is for my DD, so it doesn't have to be anything fancy, or do anything spectacular. I just want it to do it's job.
Just checked:
The $170 Sony will do just fine.
The cheapest properly optioned Pioneer is nearly twice the price.
Just checked:
The $170 Sony will do just fine.
The cheapest properly optioned Pioneer is nearly twice the price.
06-26-2008, 04:35 PM
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This is the one I have. its only 165 but youll need a bluetooth adapter however much that is and its sat radio ready.
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=17672
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=17672
