Another new Audio setup: Need advice
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Another new Audio setup: Need advice
Ehh, my previous thread will not work anymore.
I am NOT getting a screen anymore. So that leaves me more money to get better speakers and amp.
I want speakers that will put out good bass because I do not plan to get subs(Ineed the trunkspace).
Headunit:
http://www.cardomain.com/item/PANCQC5301U
http://www.cardomain.com/item/PIODEHP4700MP
Front Components:
http://www.cardomain.com/item/CLASRS1625
http://www.thezeb.com/p-CDT-Audio-CL...tem-101083.htm
Rear Speakers:
http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/3339
http://www.cardomain.com/item/CLASRR1627
http://www.thezeb.com/p-CDT-Audio-CL...ers-101087.htm
Amp:
http://www.cardomain.com/item/POWLT9604
http://www.thezeb.com/p-Crunch-BMX80...ier-108561.htm
http://www.thezeb.com/p-Boss-Audio-R...ier-100997.htm
Does anyone know what size the cupholders are on the 3rd gen Din popout?
I am NOT getting a screen anymore. So that leaves me more money to get better speakers and amp.

I want speakers that will put out good bass because I do not plan to get subs(Ineed the trunkspace).
Headunit:
http://www.cardomain.com/item/PANCQC5301U
http://www.cardomain.com/item/PIODEHP4700MP
Front Components:
http://www.cardomain.com/item/CLASRS1625
http://www.thezeb.com/p-CDT-Audio-CL...tem-101083.htm
Rear Speakers:
http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/3339
http://www.cardomain.com/item/CLASRR1627
http://www.thezeb.com/p-CDT-Audio-CL...ers-101087.htm
Amp:
http://www.cardomain.com/item/POWLT9604

http://www.thezeb.com/p-Crunch-BMX80...ier-108561.htm
http://www.thezeb.com/p-Boss-Audio-R...ier-100997.htm
Does anyone know what size the cupholders are on the 3rd gen Din popout?
Of your choices, I'd get the CD tech as far as front speakers. I'm not a fan of rear speakers. I'd save the money and dampen my doors well, especially if you're not running subs and will want low end from your comps....
Haven't tried any of those amps so no personal experience. If it were me on that budget I'd be looking for a good used 2 channel amp. I used to like the Crossfire CFA sereis which were inexpensive to begin with and reliable. I see them going for like nothing on ebay today. Maybe Clarion amps as far as new amps?
Haven't tried any of those amps so no personal experience. If it were me on that budget I'd be looking for a good used 2 channel amp. I used to like the Crossfire CFA sereis which were inexpensive to begin with and reliable. I see them going for like nothing on ebay today. Maybe Clarion amps as far as new amps?
CDT's for the front and rear. I would choose a lower level Eclipse HU over either you listed. Run from any of your amp choices.
What kind of budget total are you looking at? You could put a single 8" in the rear deck instead of using up trunk space and still get good response. I think this would give you better bass response than using your door speakers to reproduce those signals.
What kind of budget total are you looking at? You could put a single 8" in the rear deck instead of using up trunk space and still get good response. I think this would give you better bass response than using your door speakers to reproduce those signals.
Memphis M-Class. Trust me on this one. I sat in front of the display for hours trying to decide. Even in the display room the bass out those things were awesome. The clarions didn't seem to have any at all on the display.
So it's obvious, if you're getting good bass out of speakers on a display board... imagine in a car.
So it's obvious, if you're getting good bass out of speakers on a display board... imagine in a car.
Originally Posted by Kevlo911
Does anyone know what size the cupholders are on the 3rd gen Din popout?
A lot of people go with the insert out of a Ford Tarsus.
As far as amps go. The crunchs are all right. Probably your best bet out of all 3.
The Boss doesn't even list it's specs... and the Power Acoustik pales when compared to the Crunch.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...Name=WDVW&rd=1
I cant afford these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...Name=WDVW&rd=1
And where do I get HU from?
I cant afford these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...Name=WDVW&rd=1And where do I get HU from?
These run cheaper than the other Multi sync components. Plus... Memphis doesn't honor online sales. So while he might carry a full line... they're not going to do any warranty work.
Like that would ever happen. I've haven't run into any problems with them. But still... NOTHING is immune to breaking.
sorry forgot the link
http://www.memphiscaraudio.com/produ...ails.asp?id=21
Like that would ever happen. I've haven't run into any problems with them. But still... NOTHING is immune to breaking.
sorry forgot the link
http://www.memphiscaraudio.com/produ...ails.asp?id=21
Originally Posted by Kevlo911
Haha, yaa. Amp will be under seat so no one will see it 
MC coaxials in the rear and CDT components up front?

MC coaxials in the rear and CDT components up front?
(btw... if you go to your local dealer, they're usually willing to give you good prices on Memphis speakers. I can get that set for around the same, if not less than what the guy wants on Ebay.)
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Front:
http://www.memphiscaraudio.com/produ...ails.asp?id=21
Rear:
http://www.memphiscaraudio.com/produ...ails.asp?id=16
Amp:
http://www.cardomain.com/item/PIOGM6100F
http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/3286
http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/3392
http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/2768
http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/2849
http://www.thezeb.com/p-Bazooka-ELA6...ier-106152.htm
Sorry to list so many amps. Or do I get the Crunch one over those? WHAT HU?
http://www.memphiscaraudio.com/produ...ails.asp?id=21
Rear:
http://www.memphiscaraudio.com/produ...ails.asp?id=16
Amp:
http://www.cardomain.com/item/PIOGM6100F
http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/3286
http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/3392
http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/2768
http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/2849
http://www.thezeb.com/p-Bazooka-ELA6...ier-106152.htm
Sorry to list so many amps. Or do I get the Crunch one over those? WHAT HU?
Kicker or Kenwood would be enough to power those speakers.... Crunch would be overboard just a little. But that might be better. Seeing as how you'll have the gain lower.
I can't remember for sure on the price of the Convertible multisyncs... so you'll have to check on that. The CDT might fit better into your price range.
For H/U.... the Pioneer looks cooler...
So for for a final list, I would say this.
H/U- Pioneer
Front- CDT (price)
Rear- Memphis
Amp- Crunch
And when you save up... you can get the nice $250 Multi Sync Component set from Memphis. Those things are out of this world.
I can't remember for sure on the price of the Convertible multisyncs... so you'll have to check on that. The CDT might fit better into your price range.
For H/U.... the Pioneer looks cooler...

So for for a final list, I would say this.
H/U- Pioneer
Front- CDT (price)
Rear- Memphis
Amp- Crunch
And when you save up... you can get the nice $250 Multi Sync Component set from Memphis. Those things are out of this world.
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147on ebay, so a Memphis dealer will hopefully be the same 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...Name=WDVW&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...Name=WDVW&rd=1
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Originally Posted by kcidmil
That sounds about right... dealer might try to up to around $200. Pull the old (i'm buying a complete set deal)
I will fck them up and make up BS quotes from other dealers and make them match.
Better check to make sure there's other dealers in your area
http://www.memphiscaraudio.com/dealerlocator.asp
and seeing how's there are 3 pages for FL... I think you'll do just fine.
http://www.memphiscaraudio.com/dealerlocator.asp
and seeing how's there are 3 pages for FL... I think you'll do just fine.
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http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/3834
VS.
http://www.thezeb.com/p-Crunch-BMX80...ier-108561.htm
As far as sound quality. Since these two are bigger I assume I can turn the gain down and not have a big load on the alternator.
VS.
http://www.thezeb.com/p-Crunch-BMX80...ier-108561.htm
As far as sound quality. Since these two are bigger I assume I can turn the gain down and not have a big load on the alternator.
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Originally Posted by kcidmil
Better check to make sure there's other dealers in your area
http://www.memphiscaraudio.com/dealerlocator.asp
and seeing how's there are 3 pages for FL... I think you'll do just fine.
http://www.memphiscaraudio.com/dealerlocator.asp
and seeing how's there are 3 pages for FL... I think you'll do just fine.
A was planning to go to the AL dealers, they are closer and there are like 5 in a 20mile radius from the town I go to.
Originally Posted by kcidmil
H/U- Pioneer
Front- CDT (price)
Rear- Memphis
Amp- Crunch
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I did some research and the Crunch amps suck. They put them on the level with Pyle and stuff.
http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/2849
I think I will do the price match from SoundDomain and get it from them.
I still dont know which HU I want. Which one will look better with the factory woodgrain?
http://www.ikesound.com/product-product_id/2849
I think I will do the price match from SoundDomain and get it from them.
I still dont know which HU I want. Which one will look better with the factory woodgrain?
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http://www.crutchfield.com/S-6CxeNl0...clarion&wmsf=1
Would anyone get that HU? I might get it used.
Would anyone get that HU? I might get it used.
Originally Posted by filtor1
Best one so far.....the MTX I mean.

I just installed the a Thunder564 in my Max las week. I bought it from Crutchfield for $199 minus my $20 dollar referral credit. I am pretty happy with it, especially for the price along with the full warranty.
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If I dont get the Clarion, how is this? http://www.cardomain.com/item/PANCQC7301U
Originally Posted by Kevlo911
About 500-600. That is exactly what I want to get.
$200
eclipse 5425 from Don
http://www.eclipse-web.com/cd/cd5425.html
Pair of these for the rear:
$82
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...number=264-832
Front-DIY:
woofer
~$120
http://www.speakercity.com/Merchant2..._Code=P1CSCCSX
tweeter
http://www.speakercity.com/Merchant2...ry_Code=P1Dome
crossover
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...Name=WDVW&rd=1
Amp:
$213
Phoenix Gold Octane-R 8.0:4
http://www.cardomain.com/item/PHOR804
or try and get a used amp to same some money
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That was my next question(How are PG amps), the reviews make Pheonix Gold amps seem really good.
For the front, I am making my own component system? You have this setup?
For the front, I am making my own component system? You have this setup?
Originally Posted by Kevlo911
That was my next question(How are PG amps), the reviews make Pheonix Gold amps seem really good.
For the front, I am making my own component system? You have this setup?
For the front, I am making my own component system? You have this setup?
i used to run that set up and i liked it alot and for the money its very hard to beat.
Originally Posted by Kevlo911
How is the front setup, lows,mids, and highs nice and clear?
Or the Subs in the rear and CDT/Mclass up front?
Or the Subs in the rear and CDT/Mclass up front?
As for the front, i loved the midrange, midbass is good, high are a bit on the bright side.
As for the rear, i have never heard them but people are really happy with them for the money.
Remember this is on a budget, you are not going to get the best, you just want value for your money
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