stereo upgrades
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chicken
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it depends what way you wanna go, i was happy with a box and a stock sys till it blew, and i just replaced everything and wow thats what it should sound like
midwestbird
Well-Known LVC Member
I did like chickenviii, cheap Kenwood running off the deck with 2 tens in the trunk at first and now for the real upgrade. Do you have the factory headunit? How much are you looking to spend?
chicken
SHEOOOOOOOOT
1500!!!!! cough, cough
midwestbird
Well-Known LVC Member
Whats the matter chicken, feather in your throat??
chicken
SHEOOOOOOOOT
hell 1500 feathers
A subwoofer and amp at least.
If you're not on a budget, I recommend you just replace everything.
A few examples:
New aftermarket head unit (Alpine for 268.35)
New aftermarket panel speakers (Infinity Kappa 6x8 $88.35 for 2)
New aftermarket amplifier (Infinity 4 channel 111 watt rms/channel $198.35)
New speaker wires!! (Scosche 16 gauge wire is cheap at Walmart)
RCA wires are also at Walmart
Power wire (1/0 gauge welding cable is 1.79/foot) 22 feet should be more than enough.
Misc. install items (fuse blocks/battery terminals) are on eBay.
~700 total
If you're not on a budget, I recommend you just replace everything.
A few examples:
New aftermarket head unit (Alpine for 268.35)
New aftermarket panel speakers (Infinity Kappa 6x8 $88.35 for 2)
New aftermarket amplifier (Infinity 4 channel 111 watt rms/channel $198.35)
New speaker wires!! (Scosche 16 gauge wire is cheap at Walmart)
RCA wires are also at Walmart
Power wire (1/0 gauge welding cable is 1.79/foot) 22 feet should be more than enough.
Misc. install items (fuse blocks/battery terminals) are on eBay.
~700 total
now far as system goes this is what i haveJMiles_T said:
1. apline cda7498
2.plye 12 suba(pair)
3.6 channel amp with 250x2 for the subs
4.indash monitor
5.(2)1.0 farad caps
6. 1/0 gauge and fuses and ect
now in ur opinion what do u all think of this setup?
Roadboss
Dedicated LVC Member
Any of you audiophiles tell me about Power Acoustek. I have an opportunity to get some of their equipment (Speakers & Amps) for my Gen1. Wondered what the concess is as to quality/price. Thanks
xRellx
LVC Member
Ive used several of their amps and had no problems at all.. They need air to breathe, as they get a bit hotter than other amps, though its never been a big issue for me. Bottom line, a lot of bang for your buck. As for their subs, I have heard a couple systems with them, but never owned any myself, so cant tell you how they hold up long-term. As for just hearing them, they didnt sound bad at all. In the end, I would buy an amp from them without hesitation, but wouldn't purchase any of their subs.
rmac694203
Dedicated LVC Member
Joey also runs www.caraudiotalk.com so you should check that site out also for some audio advice. I think that you may want to stay away from Pyle as well.