Time for something better!
#1
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Time for something better!
Still planning my audio. Getting tired of the stock headunit real fast - tired of the four speakers crapping out when I'm listening to it in the 30+ volume ranges. So, it's midnight. I'm bored. I'm looking at ways of spending my money.
So. Does this look half decent?
Pioneer FH-P800BT $459.99
Pioneer TS-W302R $89.99
Pioneer GM-D7400M $289.99
Harnesses, etc.
PAC C2R-GM11 $89.00 + shipping
Metra 40-CR10 $7.99
Metra 95-3302 $8.98 + shipping
I'm heavy on the Pioneer because I'm not sure where else to look - another thing is I'm on kinda a tight budget, being in school and all. I'd get the headunit first, gradually get everything else. I'm not concerned on the installation, that part is easy.
Is there anything better out there for under $700-$750? $1000 seems crazy for this little system. What do you recommend? What are you running? What has the best track record?
Thanks!
So. Does this look half decent?
Pioneer FH-P800BT $459.99
Pioneer TS-W302R $89.99
Pioneer GM-D7400M $289.99
Harnesses, etc.
PAC C2R-GM11 $89.00 + shipping
Metra 40-CR10 $7.99
Metra 95-3302 $8.98 + shipping
I'm heavy on the Pioneer because I'm not sure where else to look - another thing is I'm on kinda a tight budget, being in school and all. I'd get the headunit first, gradually get everything else. I'm not concerned on the installation, that part is easy.
Is there anything better out there for under $700-$750? $1000 seems crazy for this little system. What do you recommend? What are you running? What has the best track record?
Thanks!
#7
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Okay, I'll check them out! I'm looking for a sub and amp to begin with - that's where the four speakers start hurting. 'Course, that's after I get the headunit.
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How are those FI's
I havent had a chance to hear them yet but i herd good things about them.
Thats one of the guys from RE, that in on that company right?
How about those SSA's once again havent herd them but I herd there a good sub for a decent price.
Personaly for half the price of a W7 the 2500 series from DD is great sub but I have a biast opinion
I havent had a chance to hear them yet but i herd good things about them.
Thats one of the guys from RE, that in on that company right?
How about those SSA's once again havent herd them but I herd there a good sub for a decent price.
Personaly for half the price of a W7 the 2500 series from DD is great sub but I have a biast opinion
#10
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ive only herd the Q (sq model) and its pretty badass. the SSA icon is supposed to be nice but who knows. asked a guy his opinion about the icon vs xxx (he is a real big fan of the xxx) and the response i got was they were similar yet not. sorta vague.
Hey spun where did u originally hear about dd? just wonderin
Hey spun where did u originally hear about dd? just wonderin
#11
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Alright, did some calling around to the few audio shops around here, found a place that sold Rockford stuff. How does this combo look?
Sub: http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/produ...n_US&p_status=
Amp: http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/produ...status=current
Thanks!
Sub: http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/produ...n_US&p_status=
Amp: http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/produ...status=current
Thanks!
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i have a pioneer HU, 4 infinity reference speakers, and a 300w alpine amp pushing the speakers. sounds great. i would deffinitly recommend infinity speakers. it sounds/feels like i have at least 1 10" sub but i only have 6.5's and 6x9's.
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Alright, did some calling around to the few audio shops around here, found a place that sold Rockford stuff. How does this combo look?
Sub: http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/produ...n_US&p_status=
Amp: http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/produ...status=current
Thanks!
Sub: http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/produ...n_US&p_status=
Amp: http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/produ...status=current
Thanks!
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Hey spun where did u originally hear about dd? just wonderin
I could not find them on ebay or any internet sales site for that matter, DD is really picky as to who they let carry their product. It was James thread on his install that sold me on them but I still needed to find them.
I went to the car audio place that I had my work done at with the intentions of having 2 10w6's put in but when I got there and saw the DD setup I was happy but was under the impression that they were going to be expensive, when he told me the price I just about choked on my gum, I almost didn't buy them cuz they were so cheap. I always believed in you get what you pay for. This was thhe exception to the rule.
In retrospect it was the smartest thing I could have done, well that and uping to 12's over the 10's (same price so why the hell not) but it was strock of luck finding someone who sells them local, He is the only DD retailer in all of western Canada, the next closest one is 12 hours from here.
On a side note, future plans are to get one more M2 and run them together (master, slave) and upgrade the subs to 9512's, the box sizes are almost the same (within 0.1 cubic feet) I would have to lenthen the port though. Hopefully by next summer, then we'll see if I can hit 150
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Good to hear. Once I get my paycheck for September (and it's the amount I'm expecting), the headunit will be on it's way into my car. If I want to replace the speakers in the doors, what kind of work is required?
#21
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Hmm, okay. I might be interested in those adapters. I'd need four for my sedan, right? What about the 6x9's in the back? Where can I find the speaker tabs?
#22
those pioneer subs lick nuts ...get your self a type r or a couple kicker rounds or a single square there not that expensive and u can get some real bass from them .......but u will need a way bigger amp then that pioneer
#23
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Check my post two above this one. What do you think of them?