Got System?

[Mufumonk]

I'm bored, and was dumping pics off my digi cam and came across these:

http://home.comcast.net/~troyoconnor/images/P4110034.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/~troyoconnor/images/P4110035.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/~troyoconnor/images/P4110036.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/~troyoconnor/images/P4110037.JPG


So what's everyone else have? I know I'm not the only techno/audio 'phile' on these boards.

[iha]

i have an AM/FM radio :owned:


that sub box is cool.. it's clear :truck:

[Keith Moon]

- Gimme... :noid:

[jazz]

nice. i just have a 4-channel 50-watt sony cd player, a 200-watt pioneer amp, and a 12" speaker inside a sealed speaker box. nothing too much to write home about, but it makes me happy.

[Keith Moon]

nice. i just have a 4-channel 50-watt sony cd player, a 200-watt pioneer amp, and a 12" speaker inside a sealed speaker box. nothing too much to write home about, but it makes me happy.


- Gimme also...:noid:

[jazz]

oh yeah, and four speakers inside. :insecure:

[PatrickBateman]

3 year old Alpine H/U (forgot model number) with 6 disc cd changer in trunk

Rockford Fosgate Punch 250.2 feeding a set of JL Audio XR650csi's

JBL 600.1 pushing a 12" Orion XTR subwoofer.

pictures later..............maybe :cake:

[iha]

i have an alpine cd player and inifinity speakers in my jeep....... i dont know the specifics

[Bruce]

Nothing special. I gave up on the big systems years ago.

Blaupunkt cd player. Four factory speakers. Profile 80 watt amp running mono on a single 12" Pioneer sub.

[jazz]

i had a mini alpine e.q. and a pioneer radio until they were stolen. :down:

[Mufumonk]

i have an AM/FM radio :owned:


that sub box is cool.. it's clear :truck:

1/2" plexiglass. You don't get any kind of flex in your sound with that kind of box. I figure, I spend so much time on the road, I might as well have a decent sound system to listen to.

[Darken Elise]

Stock Acura CD player/radio. Stock speakers with bass blockers added to the fronts, 10"Polk DB Sub with Alpine Amp. Sounds good enough to me, Ideally, I'd love to drop several hundred on better speakers and another amp or two, but it just isn't in me cards right now.

[Keith Moon]

Ideally, I'd love to drop several hundred on better speakers and another amp or two, but it just isn't in me cards right now.


- I have a 3, an Ace, two Queens, and a Joker...what do you have? :cookie2:

[jims]

i dont even have a car. let alone a stereo system. divorces suck :2cents:

[Darken Elise]

- I have a 3, an Ace, two Queens, and a Joker...what do you have? :cookie2:

A pair of 5s, a 6, a 7, and a 2. See what I mean? :shrug2:

[iha]

i dont even have a car. let alone a stereo system. divorces suck :2cents:
you were married? :what:

[Keith Moon]

A pair of 5s, a 6, a 7, and a 2. See what I mean? :shrug2:

- :jester:

[jazz]

1/2" plexiglass. You don't get any kind of flex in your sound with that kind of box. I figure, I spend so much time on the road, I might as well have a decent sound system to listen to.

i just like it for the aesthetics.

[jims]

you were married? :what:

nah.parents. but i lose everything, but im selfish so fuck me

[Godless]

all righty, I've been reading up on subs and amps a little bit. So decibels and wattage are important. what levels are ideal?

[Bruce]

I'd say the levels depend on exactly what you want to fill. A single 6 X 9 would probably do for a Geo Metro. If you have a mini-van, you might want to go a little bigger. Also depends on whether you want clarity or something that simply deafens.
I prefer clear sound that still hits decently. Some prefer vocal numbing bass. It's all rather personalized.

[Godless]

I want clarity but also hard-hitting bass. my coworker has 10s by Lightning audio and it hits hard and the sound is clear. If I would have known what to ask, I would have asked more about it. I have a Kia Spectra so it's not an enormous space to fill. I don't want anything that's TOO expensive either. Another coworker of mine was gonna sell me an amp and kit for 30 dollars but I wasn't looking for anything then. Arg!

[Bruce]

I forget what thread it was in, but crutchfield (http://www.crutchfield.com) isn't a bad place to check. At the least you can get an idea of what fits in your vehicle. In the left-hand column it has a search based on your make, model and year. I bought my head unit and amp from there.

[Mufumonk]

I want clarity but also hard-hitting bass. my coworker has 10s by Lightning audio and it hits hard and the sound is clear. If I would have known what to ask, I would have asked more about it. I have a Kia Spectra so it's not an enormous space to fill. I don't want anything that's TOO expensive either. Another coworker of mine was gonna sell me an amp and kit for 30 dollars but I wasn't looking for anything then. Arg!

Mine are 10" Fostgate Audiophiles. The box I have was specifically built for someone with a small car and that listened to metal as opposed to drowned out bass. The subs hit very hard but are extremely clear, and crisp. Plexiglass will get you that kind of sound because there's minimal flex unlike a wooden box. As far as components, you can't go wrong with Polk Audio (reasonably priced) or MB Quart (expensive, but when you hear it you'll know why). Subs, I wouldn't touch anything that's not made by Fostgate, and the same goes for amps.

What are you looking to spend? And what year/trimline is your Spectra? Sedan? Hatchback?

[Godless]

2001 Hatchback!

Fostgate, eh...hmmm

[Keith Moon]

- How are the Bazooka subs (http://www.crutchfield.com/S-NvxhqRgflAK/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=51000&I=204BTA1010) with built-in amplifiers?



- So far, I'm liking this one: (fhttp://www.crutchfield.com/S-NvxhqRgflAK/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=510&I=575PL1110)
http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2004/575/h575PL1110-f.jpeg

[Godless]

yeah how are those?

[Mufumonk]

- How are the Bazooka subs (http://www.crutchfield.com/S-NvxhqRgflAK/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=51000&I=204BTA1010) with built-in amplifiers?



- So far, I'm liking this one: (fhttp://www.crutchfield.com/S-NvxhqRgflAK/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=510&I=575PL1110)
http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2004/575/h575PL1110-f.jpeg

Before I had the plexiglass box, I had 2 10" Bazooka tubes, and they rocked. They are very affordable, but take up alot of space.

[Mufumonk]

yeah how are those?

Anything by Fostgate is going to be the balls. If money wasn't an issue, I'd swap the Punch out with a Stage 2, but either way, you're going to get hard hitting, crystal clear sound coming from that. The Stage2 box is only 40 bucks more, but if you're going to cut corners with anything, I'd do it with the sub and not the amp.

[Keith Moon]

Before I had the plexiglass box, I had 2 10" Bazooka tubes, and they rocked. They are very affordable, but take up alot of space.


- Wow, I thought you were going to say Bazooka tube subs suck major, but I guess not. :eek: : :smile:

- Would one 10" Bazooka sub supply a decent amount of bass?...(I'm only wanting one sub)


- Thanks Mufu :up:

[Bruce]

I personally was never crazy about the bass from 10s unless the were in a bandpass box. I actually went from 2 10s to a single 12 and prefer the sound.

[Keith Moon]

- So, one 12" Bazooka sub might be better?

[Darken Elise]

Whatever ya get, here's something to keep in mind, and I know it's going to be really hard to believe...

No one else wants to listen to your music.

Soak that in. I know, I know, it's hard to believe that people in other cars want to listen to their own music. It's a shocker! I have a hard time accepting it myself. And the people who's house windows are rattling with your awesome thumping bass from three blocks away, now this is a real surprise, get this... they aren't impressed! They probably think you're a jackass! I know, I know, I had a hard time believing it myself... It blew my mind...

Keep it crisp! Keep it tight! Keep it sounding frickin' awesome, but for the love of God, keep it to yourself!!! :cheers:

[Darken Elise]

Keith/Bob/Greg/Prologue-- what kind of car do you have?

[Keith Moon]

Whatever ya get, here's something to keep in mind, and I know it's going to be really hard to believe...

No one else wants to listen to your music.

Soak that in. I know, I know, it's hard to believe that people in other cars want to listen to their own music. It's a shocker! I have a hard time accepting it myself. And the people who's house windows are rattling with your awesome thumping bass from three blocks away, now this is a real surprise, get this... they aren't impressed! They probably think you're a jackass! I know, I know, I had a hard time believing it myself... It blew my mind...

Keep it crisp! Keep it tight! Keep it sounding frickin' awesome, but for the love of God, keep it to yourself!!! :cheers:

- So, I should just get one 0.5 inch sub? :what: :neener: :owndance:

[Mufumonk]

- Wow, I thought you were going to say Bazooka tube subs suck major, but I guess not. :eek: : :smile:

- Would one 10" Bazooka sub supply a decent amount of bass?...(I'm only wanting one sub)


- Thanks Mufu :up:

The only other drawback to them aside from their size, is that they roll. They come with straps to keep them in place, but they rarely hold. I had to cut 2 pieces of sheet metal and screw them into the trunk to keep mine from moving around everytime I made a turn. For that simple reason, I'd spend the extra $10 and get the Fostgate box above.

[Keith Moon]

Keith/Bob/Greg/Prologue-- what kind of car do you have?


- I have a 1992 Oldmobile Cutlass Cierra... It's the gangster's choice:shrug: :grandpa:

[Darken Elise]

- So, I should just get one 0.5 inch sub? :what: :neener: :owndance:

No you doof, I think that 4 or 5 .5 inch subs would cut it. One .5 inch sub would just be silly. :neener:

[Darken Elise]

- I have a 1992 Oldmobile Cutlass Cierra... :grandpa:

If you're putting the sub in the trunk I'd probably go for the 12.

[Mufumonk]

- So, I should just get one 0.5 inch sub? :what: :neener: :owndance:

Just extend the same courtesy that I do, turn it down in residential areas. Turn it down at stoplights, unless you see some really conservative tight ass sitting next to you. :what:

[Keith Moon]

If you're putting the sub in the trunk I'd probably go for the 12.

- If I go with one sub, I'll go with a 12".




Just extend the same courtesy that I do, turn it down in residential areas. Turn it down at stoplights, unless you see some really conservative tight ass sitting next to you. :what:

- Agreed.

[Darken Elise]

Just extend the same courtesy that I do, turn it down in residential areas. Turn it down at stoplights, unless you see some really conservative tight ass sitting next to you. :what:


There ya go. :fro:

[Keith Moon]

- I'll be back in a bit...but thanks for the advice so far. :jims:

[Darken Elise]

Are you planning to install yourself?

[Keith Moon]

Are you planning to install yourself?

- No...I'd probably screw something up with the wiring, which would cause my car to blow up...

[Darken Elise]

Just don't cross the streams...

[Keith Moon]

Just don't cross the streams...

- :confused:






- ...see, I already would be dead. :who: :dead:

[Darken Elise]

Ghostbusters.

[Keith Moon]

Ghostbusters.



- ...it's been awhile. :rain:

[Person]

They mean the wires. That could cause severe damage to your speakers and/or amplifier. But it really is very simple to set up on your own. And you can get a warranty if something should go wrong if you get it professionally done (plus it's easier, just costs $ - shouldn't be much though).


EDIT: I noticed the GB referance, but felt it had actual significance.

[Keith Moon]

- I'm going to have it installed professionally :rolleyes2...cause I know I'll screw something up.

[Hailo]

you were married? :what:
Parents

[Godless]

- How are the Bazooka subs (http://www.crutchfield.com/S-NvxhqRgflAK/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=51000&I=204BTA1010) with built-in amplifiers?



- So far, I'm liking this one: (http://www.crutchfield.com/S-NvxhqRgflAK/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=510&I=575PL1110)
http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2004/575/h575PL1110-f.jpeg
So does the one you pictured need an amp as well? I'm a little confused.

edit: oh wait, I get it

[Godless]

I think I like this one (http://www.crutchfield.com/S-HoDU31jbSdJ/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=510&id=features_and_specs&i=575PL1112). What amp should I get if I were to buy this one?

[Darken Elise]

They mean the wires. That could cause severe damage to your speakers and/or amplifier. But it really is very simple to set up on your own. And you can get a warranty if something should go wrong if you get it professionally done (plus it's easier, just costs $ - shouldn't be much though).


EDIT: I noticed the GB referance, but felt it had actual significance.

Yes, Person, that was the point! :wink:

I won't wire anything in my car either. I'm just not savvy in that area. But I can make a mean Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich.

[Bruce]

I think I like this one (http://www.crutchfield.com/S-HoDU31jbSdJ/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=510&id=features_and_specs&i=575PL1112). What amp should I get if I were to buy this one?

Assuming the amp will be for the sub only, you don't need a huge one. And you will only need a 2-channel. Like I said earlier, I have an 80 watt amp running mono to my single 12". So, I would suggest an 80 -120 watt amp.

[Keith Moon]

- ...or maybe this one:

http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/lifestyle/2000/h108BassLink.jpeg

[Godless]

Assuming the amp will be for the sub only, you don't need a huge one. And you will only need a 2-channel. Like I said earlier, I have an 80 watt amp running mono to my single 12". So, I would suggest an 80 -120 watt amp.
I read that mono is mainly for bass. I just don't want to spend too much on an amp.

[Bruce]

Subwoofers produce bass, so I'm not sure what you're saying. You understand what it means to wire an amp in 'mono', yes?

[Mufumonk]

I read that mono is mainly for bass. I just don't want to spend too much on an amp.


I'd recommend skimping on the sub rather than the amp. Replacing a fried amp is alot more expensive than replacing a sub.

Maybe something like this:

http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2004/575/h575PL1112-f.jpeg

and running this bridged:

http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2004/575/h575P2002-f.jpeg

[Godless]

No.

Maybe I should get a 4 channel for 2 speakers and a sub? I DON'T KNOOOOW

[Godless]

Which amp is that, mufu? There's a bunch of versions that look pretty much the same. I'm guessing that's the 10' sub?

[Mufumonk]

Which amp is that, mufu? There's a bunch of versions that look pretty much the same. I'm guessing that's the 10' sub?

Yeah, the 10" sub, with a Punch P2002 amp.

[Person]

Don't sub's have a seperate channel called the LFE? At least with home cinema anyway. Not THAT familiar with car systems.

[Godless]

I wonder...how much does the deck itself matter to the sound? I don't know much about mine...it's JVC and says 180W on it.

I got all different speakers in my car now. Some used Kenwood for the front and new Kenwood KFC-X680's 6x8 in the back. I was thinking about getting this amp (http://www.crutchfield.com/S-sBjnviCeWFA/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=120&I=113KAC8402). Would that be good to power the front speakers and a sub? For a sub I was thinking this Audiobahn (http://www.crutchfield.com/S-sBjnviCeWFA/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=510&I=037ABP102T) because it's reasonably priced and looks pretty awesome. Any other ideas?

[Mufumonk]

I wonder...how much does the deck itself matter to the sound? I don't know much about mine...it's JVC and says 180W on it.

I got all different speakers in my car now. Some used Kenwood for the front and new Kenwood KFC-X680's 6x8 in the back. I was thinking about getting this amp (http://www.crutchfield.com/S-sBjnviCeWFA/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=120&I=113KAC8402). Would that be good to power the front speakers and a sub? For a sub I was thinking this Audiobahn (http://www.crutchfield.com/S-sBjnviCeWFA/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=510&I=037ABP102T) because it's reasonably priced and looks pretty awesome. Any other ideas?

Head unit makes a big difference actually. Listen to a Pioneer, or Sony and then compare it to an Alpine. World of difference in the Alpine. That's a very solid amp you have picked out. Kenwood and Fostgate make the best amps out there. As for the subs, you could realistically get something like this (http://www.crutchfield.com/S-wdRDPFcz2ut/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?wm=fp&I=575PL2110&g=510) for about the same price and get better sound quality out of that one little sub than you would get out of the 2 Audiobahns.

[Godless]

I'm thinking I'd probably have to get two amps to power the front speakers and those two Audiobahns....which is definitely a drawback, though it looks freakin' awesome. Do you think sound quality would still be inferior if I dedicated an entire amp to the Audiobahns? hmmm I'm thinking it wouldn't be worth it to buy two amps. Maybe I should go with that amp and the Stage 2. Decisions, decisions.

[Person]

Quality depends on the actual equipment, not how much power you can supply to your equipment.

[Mufumonk]

What Person said :nod:

Audiobahn is crap. Garbage in, garbage out. That's why I recommended the Stage2 enclosure. Fostgate makes superior speakers/subs.

[Bruce]

:missesmy15inchfosgates: :missesirregularheartbeats:

[Mufumonk]

:missesmy15inchfosgates: :missesirregularheartbeats:


A friend of mine used to have 2 15" fostgate audiophiles at reverse polarity. You couldn't breathe in his truck.

[Godless]

I see I see.....Stage 2 it may be then.

[Godless]

What would be the difference between the 10 and 12 inch? I think the 10" would be just fine, but I'm not sure of the differences.

[Mufumonk]

What would be the difference between the 10 and 12 inch? I think the 10" would be just fine, but I'm not sure of the differences.

There isn't much difference between 1 10" and 1 12". It's more noticable with say 2 10" compared to 2 12", but not with a single sub. That one 10" stage2 will give you all the drive you need without drowning out the music with too much bass.

[Godless]

Yeah it's not like I listen to rap anyway...I don't need a bunch of bass. It'd just be nice to have some more depth to the music.

[bdf]

I just have my crappy factory AM/FM/cassette stereo. I've almost blown my front speakers too, cause I jam on my CDs LOUD when I drive.

I seriously need to invest in a better car system, but it's gonna have to be after I move.

[Godless]

I'm still debating on whether or not I should spend THAT much money on my system

[bdf]

No kidding, me too.

[Godless]

So what do you guys think of these amps. Number 1 (http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/ez2/ModelInfo/ModelInfo.asp?ItemKey=10061241&CategoryDesc=Power%20Amplifiers) to power my sub(s) and number 2 (http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/ez2/ModelInfo/ModelInfo.asp?ItemKey=10061237&CategoryDesc=Power%20Amplifiers) to power my 4 full range speakers.
I got them both for 300 dollers. The first one is priced at $528 and the second is priced at $260 something. I hope these will suit my needs. Thing is I don't have any subs yet.