Help me choose my system!
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Help me choose my system! Ok, I think its time for me to focus a little on the stereo in that ol' TA. Here is what I looked at. Im not all that up on car audio equipment anymore so give me your opinions. I listen to all types of music, from rap to county. Just want a very good quality sounding stereo. Here are the two combos I got, give me your opinions on them please.
System 1:
Clarion 845 Head Unit $499 (music catcher or something like that)
10" Diamon TDX $400 w/ box
Diamond D5 1200.1 $599
Parts/amp kit $55
Comes to like $1,599 installed
System 2:
Kenwood KDC-X879 $479
JL Audio E1200 200 watts x1 $200
JL Audio stealth box w/ 10" W3 $340
Then w/ parts and install comes to a total of like $1,260.
Im open to other alternatives. Will system 1 sound that much better than the second one I listed? Thanks for any help.
Nick
System 1:
Clarion 845 Head Unit $499 (music catcher or something like that)
10" Diamon TDX $400 w/ box
Diamond D5 1200.1 $599
Parts/amp kit $55
Comes to like $1,599 installed
System 2:
Kenwood KDC-X879 $479
JL Audio E1200 200 watts x1 $200
JL Audio stealth box w/ 10" W3 $340
Then w/ parts and install comes to a total of like $1,260.
Im open to other alternatives. Will system 1 sound that much better than the second one I listed? Thanks for any help.
Nick
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Do system #2. Then, use the extra cash to upgrade your front speakers and put them on an amp. Just make sure the amps and recievers have all of the functions you want. Also, listen to the different subs (in a similar vehicle). That alone may help you make up your mind.
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havent heard too much about the clarion or diamon products, but i do know JL products are sweet. ive heard JL subs in many f-bods and they sound 
. i agree with you2slo as well, about using the extra cash for some other audio upgrades. 
. i agree with you2slo as well, about using the extra cash for some other audio upgrades. 
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This is what id do on your budget
deh-6600- 350
fosgate components front - 175
fosgate 301s amp(highs)-190
Fosgate 301M (sub amp)- 190
Fosgate HE2 10- 130
Dual 4gua amp kit 130
Stealth box - 120?
total 1285..and you have money for dynamat for ATleast the doors
deh-6600- 350
fosgate components front - 175
fosgate 301s amp(highs)-190
Fosgate 301M (sub amp)- 190
Fosgate HE2 10- 130
Dual 4gua amp kit 130
Stealth box - 120?
total 1285..and you have money for dynamat for ATleast the doors
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I would go with system 2 I guess, I like JL products. I would go with an Alpine head unit though. I don't think you can beat there head units for the price. You can opt to buy the stuff from an online dealer and pay for the install. That would save you big time on parts.
Just my $.02 Good luck.
Just my $.02 Good luck.
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Originally Posted by Wildman
You can opt to buy the stuff from an online dealer and pay for the install. That would save you big time on parts.
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Here is something that sounds VERY badass!!! You have a PM!
Alpine 9815 head unit retails for ($500)
Focal 165V2 poly-kevlar components ($580)
JL TR 6's ($150)
JL 500/5 amplifier ($900)
JL 8W7 subwoofer ($500)
Alpine 9815 head unit retails for ($500)
Focal 165V2 poly-kevlar components ($580)
JL TR 6's ($150)
JL 500/5 amplifier ($900)
JL 8W7 subwoofer ($500)
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Originally Posted by firebirdude
Not many installer's will install gear that isin't bought at their shop....
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Originally Posted by Wildman
Correction... Best Buy and like Circuit City might not... but I know most of the stereo shops around here will. About 20 in San Berdo alone. BUT, they will not warranty the items they install if you didn't buy it from them.
Here is what mine ran me.... Sony Xplod Deck: $180
Replacement Fosgate Component Speakers for the Front: $180
Replacement Fosgate Rear 3 Way Speakers: $90
Sub Box: $100
2 10" Infinity Subs: $230
800 watt Fosgate Amp: $200
Total $980..... use the extra money to buy capacitor and all install kits/installation
sounds great
Replacement Fosgate Component Speakers for the Front: $180
Replacement Fosgate Rear 3 Way Speakers: $90
Sub Box: $100
2 10" Infinity Subs: $230
800 watt Fosgate Amp: $200
Total $980..... use the extra money to buy capacitor and all install kits/installation
sounds great