NT I need car audio advice!!!

[gswarriorz]

I think there used to be a car audio thread but I cant seem to find it.

So I have a 2005 Acura RSX.... Im looking into...

1) Changing the deck
2) Adding a 12" Sub

I have about a $500-600 budget. Whats the best deck and sub I can get for my budget? I have stock speakers as well, would I need to replace them with higher performance ones or will my stock ones be fine?

 

[derventa]

If you really want some good thumpin, I can recommend you increase your budget a litte more. Good amps are expensive.

 

[soltheman]

son will have a cardboard box as an amp for that budget.

a satisfying system will run you at least twice that.

1. replace all of the stock speakers first.
2. look for a deck. decks aren't as important as the other hardware, but get a nice one.
3. get a nice amp. I'd go with kenwood or alpine, since they're pretty much worldwide and are decent. but there are more specialized brands that you should look into.

 

[35kd]

Just PM MondayNiight

 

[mr monday niight]

Even with entry level stuff, you're looking @ 1100-1200 before install

 

[derventa]

Originally Posted by soltheman

son will have a cardboard box as an amp for that budget.

a satisfying system will run you at least twice that.

Yeah.

For my recommendation, try Alpine products.

Or walk around best buys audio section and blast different subs.

 

[soltheman]

Originally Posted by derventa

Originally Posted by soltheman

son will have a cardboard box as an amp for that budget.

a satisfying system will run you at least twice that.

Yeah.

For my recommendation, try Alpine products.

Or walk around best buys audio section and blast different subs.

i remember those days. the decks that had an audio-in jack were the best.

"I know a little freak in, in hollywood. sucks, sucks on +%$%. does it, does it real good." BLASTING in the audio section.

they'd get so mad.

 

[18key]

Damn I'm looking to drop 600 on a deck by itself. OP go play around on Crutchfield for a little bit and look at what you might like.

 

[mr monday niight]

Originally Posted by soltheman

Originally Posted by derventa

Originally Posted by soltheman

son will have a cardboard box as an amp for that budget.

a satisfying system will run you at least twice that.

Yeah.

For my recommendation, try Alpine products.

Or walk around best buys audio section and blast different subs.

i remember those days. the decks that had an audio-in jack were the best.

"I know a little freak in, in hollywood. sucks, sucks on +%$%. does it, does it real good." BLASTING in the audio section.

they'd get so mad.

 

[derventa]

Originally Posted by soltheman

Originally Posted by derventa

Originally Posted by soltheman

son will have a cardboard box as an amp for that budget.

a satisfying system will run you at least twice that.

Yeah.

For my recommendation, try Alpine products.

Or walk around best buys audio section and blast different subs.

i remember those days. the decks that had an audio-in jack were the best.

I still do it sometimes when strolling through. I hate how they limit the controls so you can't shake the whole store. 

 

[gswarriorz]

I actually already have a Alpine amp left over... Wires are already installed from previous owner. He took the sub tho... The only real installation I need is the deck. I can handle the rest....

So I cant really get a good deck and sub with $500-600? I got amp, wires and 90% installation covered.

 

[mr monday niight]

No

you need

headunit
front speakers
amp for front speakers
sub
amp for sub
custom box for sub

 

[gswarriorz]

Originally Posted by MR MONDAY NIIGHT

No

you need

headunit
front speakers
amp for front speakers
sub
amp for sub
custom box for sub

No disrespect, I appreciate all the help but my original question is just deck and sub...

I guess I should change my question to how much should I expect to spend for a decent deck and sub? I would like all of it to run off the car battery and not a capacitor...

 

[mr monday niight]

Guess you don't wanna do it the right way

just hit up best buy and pick up something from the alpine line

 

[mr monday niight]

150 http://www.sonicelectroni...od+eXcelon+KDA-X493.html

117 http://www.sonicelectroni...+RSdC122+-RSdC+120-.html

129 http://www.sonicelectroni...7801_Eclipse+XA1200.html

119 http://cgi.ebay.com/12-CU...in_0?hash=item5d27aebb57

 

[kien]

Originally Posted by soltheman

son will have a cardboard box as an amp for that budget.

a satisfying system will run you at least twice that.

1. replace all of the stock speakers first.
2. look for a deck. decks aren't as important as the other hardware, but get a nice one.
3. get a nice amp. I'd go with kenwood or alpine, since they're pretty much worldwide and are decent. but there are more specialized brands that you should look into.

i always figured one's system is always as strong as it's weakest component, so any piece of equipment should be of good quality

 

[gswarriorz]

Originally Posted by MR MONDAY NIIGHT

150 http://www.sonicelectroni...od+eXcelon+KDA-X493.html

117 http://www.sonicelectroni...+RSdC122+-RSdC+120-.html

129 http://www.sonicelectroni...7801_Eclipse+XA1200.html

119 http://cgi.ebay.com/12-CU...in_0?hash=item5d27aebb57

Thats what I was looking for thanks! Is a bigger enclosure for the sub a lot better? Space is kinda of tight in the back...

 

[mr monday niight]

2 cubic feet is small...and yes, it's needed for that sub to work the way it should

this is the correct link to the sub..linked the wrong one

http://www.sonicelectroni...+RSdC124+-RSdC+124-.html

Originally Posted by soltheman

son will have a cardboard box as an amp for that budget.

a satisfying system will run you at least twice that.

1. replace all of the stock speakers first.
2. look for a deck. decks aren't as important as the other hardware, but get a nice one.
3.get a nice amp. I'd go with kenwood or alpine, since they're prettymuch worldwide and are decent. but there are more specialized brandsthat you should look into.

headunit is the most important fam

 

[gswarriorz]

^^^I appreciate all ur help... Just curious, what are u running in ur ride?

 

[mr monday niight]

I don't have a car @ the moment but this is what'll be going in my next car

kenwood nav http://www.woofersetc.com...-Navigation-receiver.htm
rockford processor http://www.woofersetc.com...ive-signal-processor.htm
hybrid audio midbass in the doors http://www.hybrid-audio.c...a_individual_drivers.htm
tang bang full range in the apillar http://www.parts-express....l.cfm?Partnumber=264-844
jl audio 4 channel amp to power the hybrid speakers http://www.woofersetc.com...00-Watt-HD-Amplifier.htm
mb quart amp to power the tang bang speakers http://www.woofersetc.com...h-320-Watt-Amplifier.htm
2 12" sound solution audio xcon's http://www.soundsolutions...A-XCON-D1%7B47%7DD2.html
1 sundown 3500 to power the subs http://www.soundsolutions...Audio-SAZ%252d3500D.html


that system you got is gonna sound like crap with those stock speakers in the door

 

[gswarriorz]

Damn man, thats a lot of $$$. Its gonna sound damn good though.

On my previous car, 96 Toyota Corolla

, I had a 12" Kenwood Sub in a ridiculously large encasement (took up 75% of my trunk) but the bass was full and solid. I replaced the stock speakers with pioneers. These were the best ones I could get without running em with an amp. And I replaced the deck with a pioneer one from Circuit City. Altogether cost around $600. (sub, amp and wires were used). It didnt make any car alarms go off but I was pleased with it. I'm really looking for just a decent sound system, nothing too crazy...

I will replace the stock speakers but dont plan on running an amp with em... yet...

 

[mr monday niight]

with car audio, you're suppose to start @ the front and move your way back.

once u get that sub in, it's gonna sound like crap

some decent fronts and a decent amp won't run much either..maybe an extra 170-200(if that)

 

[gswarriorz]

^^^Alrite I'll look into it... Thanks...