 Any suggestions for an audio illiterate kid, suggestions for good audio equipment? |
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 Jul 25, 2004 - 12:09 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '04 From Cedar Park, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Alright my situation is I am trying to upgrade my sound system and I am blind when it comes to that area of cars. I am looking for a good sounding system but one that I can get for a decent price as I am just a teenager working as a lifeguard. So I was hoping some of you guys might help me out. I don't know if it was a mistake or not but I already got sony explod 6.5's in the front (no clue what sony explod's rate against other companies, crap...decent?) Anyway I am looking to get a new head unit b/c my old one is trash, some rear speakers, a nice amp, and some subs nothing to big because I am not really a rap fan but I like the idea of three subs so I was thinking of three 10's or maybe better three 8's. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Jul 25, 2004 - 8:39 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Ok my opinion, 3 is WAY to much. If your not a big rap fan ur rock is going to be so loud, its ridiculous.
Theres a Panasonic head unit out now I dont kno the model # off hand but its a good unit, plays MP3s/WMAs, CD-RWs and everything and its $160. For the amp, I would suggest a Kenwood 350 or so, not hugely powerful but enough to drive a good sub and not that expensive. As for subs, you make like the idea of 3 subs, but its neither going to sound great, or be light on the wallet. I would suggest ONE 10'' or ONE 12''. Theres an Infinity Reference 12'' for $100 plus another $60 for the box. Its a nice hitting sub, and will shake ur car plenty. -------------------- |
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Jul 25, 2004 - 2:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 22, '04 From Rhode Island Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
alpine head unit, i have seen them for 120ish (etronics.com)
4 jl audio speakers about 120 a piece 1 jl 10'' sub or a kicker 10 inch sub about 100 amp about 150 that will have s ome good bump and sound good .. and coul dbe under 500 shipped |
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Jul 26, 2004 - 1:28 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 21, '03 From Los Angeles & Santa Barbara County Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
keep ur subwoofers in odd numbers, better sound production either go with 1 or 3 or even 5 if u balla. JL audio is a must. I had 3 8 inch W0's and upgraded to 3 12 inch W6's. Turned out waste of money, hits harder but isnt as clean.
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Jul 26, 2004 - 4:24 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 1, '04 From Iowa Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
First off, if on a budget, look into Profile for an amp. Cheap power and solid amps.
Profile For subs, I'd get one Alpine Type R or Infinity Perfect. Sounds like you are looking for some SQ. Type R Perfect GET RID OF YOUR EXPLODES, very bad coaxials. I'd get some CDT CL-6X's, or maybe some Infinity Reference coaxials. CDT's Infinity Reference Don't forget this: Wiring Kit Box: Ebay, 1.0ft^3, Bigdog Audio. Headunit: If on a budget, go JVC. Maybe a lower pioneer or alpine. |
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Jul 26, 2004 - 4:51 PM
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 Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Who told you that? I've never heard that before. Also, wiring three subs to one amp is typically going to present a weird load to the amp, unless you go with something like a trio of 10w6s that have dual 3 ohm voice coils or something. What kind of music do you listen to? I take it that since you're not into rap much you like your system to have pretty good SQ...is that a correct assumption? -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Aug 2, 2004 - 12:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 3, '04 From Alhambra 62001 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Everyone has there own opinons when it comes to headunits, subs, and etc....
Personly I like alpine and kenwood for headunits. Your best bet is to goto best buy and start turning them on and checking them out. This would be the same for speakers. But one thing I know. If you use 10inch subs you need 3, 12inch subs you need 2, and 15inch sub you need 1. 10's and 15's you want a odd number of speakers, and 8's and 12's you want a even number of subs. Also the larger the sub, the more distortion you would have. A 10inch sub will hit hard, and quick, where a 15inch sub will hit very hard and echo alittle. Just my 2 cents! J- |
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Aug 2, 2004 - 12:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 3, '04 From Alhambra 62001 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I worked for a car audio shop in my teen days.......He kind of has it right, but if you run 3 speakers you want 3 amps, not one amp for 3 speakers......You will fry that amp! J- |
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Aug 2, 2004 - 12:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 3, '04 From Alhambra 62001 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
One more thing...If you not in to rap, I would use 3 10's JL audio is good, or audiobaun is nice too. Kenwood makes some nice subs if you dont want to spend alot.
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Aug 2, 2004 - 12:46 PM
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
No, that's not true. It all depends on the impedance of the speakers, how they're wired, and what amp it is. For example, say you have 3 JL 10w6 subs. They're dual 6-ohm voice coil subs. Now, if you wire those subs with the voice coils of the subs in parallel and then the subs themselves in parallel, you get a 1 ohm load, which is ideal on many class D amps. If you've got three of the 10w6 subs and a Class A/B amp that can put out maximum power bridged at four ohms, then simply wire the subs so that the voice coils are in series and the subs themselves are in parallel, and you've got a 4 ohm load.
Again, this is dependent on the type of subwoofers. Sure, you might need three cheap subs to get some decent output, but unless you're big into SPL competitions or anything, there's no way you'll need three RE XXX 10" subs...one is plenty loud. And I've seen single 10" subs that get louder than two 15" subs. And I've seen 15" subs that sound far cleaner and have better SQ than 10" subs. 
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Aug 4, 2004 - 11:11 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '02 From Sleep in Warren chill in clinton twp, works/school in detroit Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
just uprade all your speakers then get a decent head unit like an alpine
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Aug 12, 2004 - 10:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 10, '03 From FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
ive got a 1500w class d directed amp for sale. model # 1100d. anyone who knows anything about audio can inform u this is a great amp. i had it runnin to 2 type r's and it was insane. rattles all 6 bolts out of my spoiler, and would rattle ur balls on the front seat.
and all this with punk rock and ska because i despise rap |
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Aug 13, 2004 - 11:31 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '03 From mississippi Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
trash the sonys cause they suck, Alpine, CDT, Crystal,Kicker,JL, Infinity, Audiobaun, Blaupunkt, Rainbow, Pioneer(are OK), Interfire, Profile, and verious others are great. You can go alpine all around and be very satisfied with your system.
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Aug 14, 2004 - 1:44 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Seattle, Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
BLAH BLAH BLAH all i have to say is u cant go wrong with JL audio sub/amps
ANd infinty speakers |
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Aug 17, 2004 - 12:57 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
simple enough, upgrade your speakers, i personally hate sony, but what ever sounds better to you, dont get anymore then 1 sub.. 1 12" will be great.. I have two 12" rockfords, around 1800 watts an such.. I have the bass on full neg and the non fadin on full neg.. an its still loud .. or just get components and replace your drivers with 8" subs an power them like 100 wats each
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Aug 17, 2004 - 12:51 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 25, '04 From Wisconsin Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
My opinion:
headunit: Alpine or Premier components: Infinity Kappa subs: Pyle flat cone amps: phoenix gold I listen to trance / dance music. |
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