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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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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?

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Old Jun 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
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Old Jun 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.
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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
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Old Jun 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
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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.
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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.
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 04:28 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.
check walmart or check on ebay
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i would go for the Pioneer 5000ub
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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
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^^^ Discontinued and bluetooth adapter for pioneer = $180
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Wow screw $180! have you looked at Kenwoods?
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