Sound help and suggestions for Detoxx
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Sound help and suggestions for Detoxx Okay guys i've been out of the sound game for a while and finally decided i'm tired of the Monsoon system. I had 2 10" Rockford Fosgate subs, 500 watt Rockford Fosgate amp, and a Alpine head unit in my 96' Trans Am with a custom sealed box. It hit hard but at the time that was my only goal and I didn't give a damn how heavy it was. For this car I already decided i'm gonna go with a Pioneer double-din and one stealth box but have no clue what sub, amp, or component set to go with. I'm not looking to beat the block or crack the pavement but something that has a nice clean sound with a good amount of bass. All help and suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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I have a 10" Xplod and im extremely tired of it on my Monsoon setup.
I want new speakers for the whole car and I want a new sub/HU.
Ill be following your thread. Please post pics and prices and where you order from because Im in the same boat.
I want new speakers for the whole car and I want a new sub/HU.
Ill be following your thread. Please post pics and prices and where you order from because Im in the same boat.
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Hows this?
Amp: http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/prod...hp?model=PDX-5
Front Components: http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/prod...model=SPS-600C
Rear Coaxials: http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/prod...?model=SPS-600
Sub: http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/prod...odel=SWS-1043D
Wiring For Sub: http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/...4-ohm_mono.jpg
What's cool about this system is you can run all four speakers for the front, rear, and the sub in the back.
Amp: http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/prod...hp?model=PDX-5
Front Components: http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/prod...model=SPS-600C
Rear Coaxials: http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/prod...?model=SPS-600
Sub: http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/prod...odel=SWS-1043D
Wiring For Sub: http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/ca/...4-ohm_mono.jpg
What's cool about this system is you can run all four speakers for the front, rear, and the sub in the back.
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I am in the same boat as you... I am getting tired of the monsoon system.
I want a radio that can play my ipod, i am going with an HU mount.. As for speaker i have no idea...
So i too will follow your thread
I want a radio that can play my ipod, i am going with an HU mount.. As for speaker i have no idea...
So i too will follow your thread
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All good with me. I really like those HU mounts but I like the idea of having a double din more. Right now i'm in full research and get info mode. Hoping to make a decision within the next month atleast that way I can have everything purchased.
I hear KEE Audio has some good products speaker wise espically for the cost that are plug and play with the factory setups. Meaning you could purchase a sub,box and amp with a HU of your choice and just hook that up and be done with the system.
As far as the HU. I want a Double Din also. but the price for the trim bezel to go around it is stupid expensive. I dont feel comfy making my own however at the same time I dont want to just spend that kind of money on one.
And keeping my steering wheel controls are a must have for me anyway so the PAC unit will have to be ordered.
As far as the HU. I want a Double Din also. but the price for the trim bezel to go around it is stupid expensive. I dont feel comfy making my own however at the same time I dont want to just spend that kind of money on one.
And keeping my steering wheel controls are a must have for me anyway so the PAC unit will have to be ordered.
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I'm definitely keeping the steering wheel controls. I've thought about getting a regular HU to save time and money but i'm gonna stick with the double din. I'll check out kee audio.
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Alpine stuff isn't all that....
Kenwood amp (better value than Alpine, and is good enough)
Polk speakers
Subwoofer... tons of options. Alpine is not one of them. Well, not a good one. Not in performance, SQ OR value.
Kenwood amp (better value than Alpine, and is good enough)
Polk speakers
Subwoofer... tons of options. Alpine is not one of them. Well, not a good one. Not in performance, SQ OR value.
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I like Alpine headunits but not sure about anything else. In my other Trans Am I had Boston Acoustic components alpine hu with punch amp and subs. With that said what products do you suggets?
my 98z had alpine type r components front and coax rear, type s 10, and 2 alpine subs and i really liked it. For the amount of air space in an off the shelf stealth box you cant go crazy big on a sub. I liked the the amount of sub the type s had for the ridiculously bright(very harsh) type r's up front. I plan to do it again with my 01ss with a pdx 5, pg rsd speakers(haven tried before but cant beat the price and reviews), and type s 10 or spend money and go jlw3. This is a DD setup for me and for under a grand hard to beat. One of the MOST important things for any setup though is installation.. Proper sound deadening and and speaker placement are key. Good speaker + shitty install= bad sound. < cant remember where i saw that now but good advice 
With the detail that you have already took on your car you obviously wont cut back on your system either. You will have to drop around 2k easy to put a nice set up together.
I would stick with one brand for cosmetic reasons. Wont sound better just looks better than having a Pioneer amp with 3 sony 10's. IMO. JL makes a 5 channel amp, not cheap, i think it runs around $800?? But having 1 amp will keep it nice and simple. Put a nice componet set in the ft doors. A 6.5 co-ax in the rear seat area and add a 12" to the stealth box maybe a W-3?? That should give you a nice sounding stereo that is done with quality products. Your choices are unlimited. Just remember your system is only as strong as its weakest link.
Chad
I would stick with one brand for cosmetic reasons. Wont sound better just looks better than having a Pioneer amp with 3 sony 10's. IMO. JL makes a 5 channel amp, not cheap, i think it runs around $800?? But having 1 amp will keep it nice and simple. Put a nice componet set in the ft doors. A 6.5 co-ax in the rear seat area and add a 12" to the stealth box maybe a W-3?? That should give you a nice sounding stereo that is done with quality products. Your choices are unlimited. Just remember your system is only as strong as its weakest link.
Chad