VIP Maxima

my next mod is a system. its been 3 years of rockin the stock bose and its time for a change. I dont know where to look for as brands, woofer size and all that go. i've been trying to educate myself and come up with package but im still clueless. all i've learned by searchin around is that 2 12"s would do best for a sedan. what are some of the best brands, what should i look for? what would you recommend. i dont want something crazy and yet again i want something above average quality. I know how my trunk visuals will be laid out but i need some help choosin the components. JL Audi? wattage? how many woofers?

some links would help or some of your personal experiences.

in short. i just dont want to go to an audio shop and hand em 1 grand and have em put a system in my car. i wanna go there and specifically tell em what i want !

slickrick

iTrader: (12)

I like the thread title..give us a budget for everything audio except the install. this includes box,subs, amps, speakers,wiring, etc.

VIP Maxima

whatever is necessary for an above average system. im thinkin 1 grand would do it +install labor. ps imma have all the speakers on the inside redone too.

slickrick

iTrader: (12)

ouch... so you want new front components, rear coaxials, a radio, 2 amps (or a 5 channel), sub/sub, a box, and wiring, wiring harnesses, etc? I would save up about 2 grand.

LeX

iTrader: (14)

not too hard for 1k

rainbow SLC from don
pair of aura amps from partsexpress
soundsplinter RL-p sub
pioneer deh-680mp
150 for good custom box and wiring

comes to bout 1k

mendon99

iTrader: (15)

do you listen to more rock or rap? this might help determine sub size a little.

AscendantMax

iTrader: (7)

nope, not really. sub size has nothing to do with how it responds now-a-days with a decent sub. i can listen to rock or rap with my 15" and it sounds great.

VIP Maxima

mostly rap.

mendon99

iTrader: (15)

yes, i know this. but i just have always enjoyed rock on 10's more than 12s. they seem to be more punchy and right on.

filtor1

iTrader: (7)

It was the box.

mendon99

iTrader: (15)

maybe it was my ears then. it wasnt only from my system

slickrick

iTrader: (12)

ya my 15 is punchier than my 2 10's I had years ago.

AscendantMax

iTrader: (7)

it was probably a mental thing. a good 12 or 15 will sound as accurate as a 10. cone size doe not equate to how it responds. the larger subs may be able to dish out the loooow notes better though.

mendon99

iTrader: (15)

VIP go listen to what you like in custom car shops, then buy the same or similar online.