Car Sound Systems

Poseidon · **Car Sound Systems -** 10-29-2005, 10:51 AM

Ok, guys im calling all you sound "know it alls"

I've just bought myself a cheap car. But the speakers suck. So i need a new sound system (new speakers/sub/amp/head unit) thats about it.

Now I know nothing about this kind of setup. Can you explain to me one of the easier ways to get started. Am I best going into a specialist and buying a full setup or buying the parts individually off ebay and putting it together myself?

How much work is it to actually install the system?

Links to good items would be appreciated (just dont make them too expensive)

Nyck · **Re: Car Sound Systems -** 10-29-2005, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poseidon

Ok, guys im calling all you sound "know it alls"

Just wanted to get in before shorthand, jujumantb and ninty whore the fuck out of this thread biggrin:

Short Hand · 10-29-2005, 01:28 PM

Ill reccomend a cheap and easy to access system (since you live in the UK) aka Adire, RE, Image Dynamics ect = hard to get over there.

http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/3352

Single Type R Sub.

http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/3352

Type R Components

+ another set for the rear for which ever size fits. (does not have to be a component either)

http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/1283

Decent amp.

and depending on how much you would like to spend on the HU

http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/2826

or

http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/2827

or

http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/2089

or

http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/2824

or

http://ikesound.com/product-product_id/2825

& find yourself a 4 gauge wire kit to hook up for power.

(i am a huge fan of alpine all around the board for an easy to setup system.)

& if you want find a decent 4x50 4x75 or 4x100 amp to power the speakers. (it enchances the experience completely.

-ALSO have a professional build you a proper box to spec. Prefabs blow chunks.

-NOW juju is probably going to have a much different recommendation, (MORE euro brands and or pioneer infinity stuff...) but THIS IS MY my solution to a problem. Alpine has never let me down.

Jin-Roh · 10-29-2005, 04:11 PM

audiobahn

Short Hand · 10-29-2005, 05:33 PM

[quote="Jin-Roh":00bf5]audiobahn[/quote:00bf5]

complete and utter crap. The BOSE of the car audio world. all bling bling with horrible performance and as dependable as my ankle in cold weather.

Judas · 10-29-2005, 05:35 PM

my ricer owns you all

Jin-Roh · 10-29-2005, 05:44 PM

[quote="Short Hand":c947b][quote="Jin-Roh":c947b]audiobahn[/quote:c947b]

complete and utter crap. The BOSE of the car audio world. all bling bling with horrible performance and as dependable as my ankle in cold weather.[/quote:c947b]

what happens to your ankle in cold weather? eek:

Short Hand · 10-29-2005, 05:47 PM

[quote="Jin-Roh":aae44][quote="Short Hand":aae44][quote="Jin-Roh":aae44]audiobahn[/quote:aae44]

complete and utter crap. The BOSE of the car audio world. all bling bling with horrible performance and as dependable as my ankle in cold weather.[/quote:aae44]

what happens to your ankle in cold weather? eek:[/quote:aae44]'

I completely tore a few muscles init as a child and the newer intern doctor mis diagnosed it. He improperly treated it and now im fucked for life. (aka i can jog for no more then 10 minutes on pavement, then it becomes so sore i can barely walk, it easily twists.. ect ect. NOt dependable. The cold makes it a whole lot worse.

Jin-Roh · 10-29-2005, 05:52 PM

how funn...

lostdude · 10-29-2005, 09:49 PM

It's relativly simple to install. Go to http://www.crutchfield.com I really like their stuff.

I have a '79 camero and I opted for a cassett player and got some blauphunkt (sp?) speakers. Just follow the directions which come free with your stuff. Pay attention to the wiring on the old harness for the old radio should you have one. You may need a harness adapter as well...

If your car doesn't already have a radio, you'll want to get a voltage tester. something simple which will let you indicate the 12V Constant, Accessory, and Dimmer.

Enjoy dance:

Short Hand · 10-29-2005, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostdude

It's relativly simple to install. Go to http://www.crutchfield.com I really like their stuff.

I have a '79 camero and I opted for a cassett player and got some blauphunkt (sp?) speakers. Just follow the directions which come free with your stuff. Pay attention to the wiring on the old harness for the old radio should you have one. You may need a harness adapter as well...

If your car doesn't already have a radio, you'll want to get a voltage tester. something simple which will let you indicate the 12V Constant, Accessory, and Dimmer.

Enjoy dance:

Blaupunkt... ugh.... low to midrange gear.

Poseidon · 10-30-2005, 12:20 AM

im far from "ricing" my car. All I want is a good sound system I can listen to some good quality music. Thanks for the help, i'll pop into holfords on tuesday when i get it to see what they have.

Sgt>Stackem · 10-30-2005, 05:06 AM

get this

[img]http://www.fordfalcons.com/other/images/Buick_8track.jpg[/img]

Old Reliable · 10-30-2005, 08:09 PM

i dont understand why kids put nice stereo systems in shitty cars. its not really gonna be cost productive if you have to sell it

Coleman · 10-30-2005, 08:10 PM

[quote="Old Reliable":e4262]i dont understand why kids put nice stereo systems in shitty cars. its not really gonna be cost productive if you have to sell it[/quote:e4262]why the hell would you even sell a shitty car? Its not like anyone is oging to try to steal your system if it's in a plymouth breeze or anything. biggrin: