Need some help w/picking out an amp + subs + cd player for my car

[datdamkid]

I have 500 bucks to spend and want 2X 12" subs a nice amp and a cd player that does mp3 thats pretty good Would like some advice on what to get. Im pretty new to car audio. I'm only 16 and doing this to my new 2k4 pontiac grand am. If anyone can help i would greatly appreciate it



Thanks
Palak

 

[DaTT]

You won't be able to get all that for $500 if you want nice stuff. Unless your local shop has some sort of package.....even then it will be low grade equipment.

 

[datdamkid]

Originally posted by: DaTT
You won't be able to get all that for $500 if you want nice stuff. Unless your local shop has some sort of package.....even then it will be low grade equipment.

Well then minus the cd player i already have a 400 jvc mp3 player thats a bit old now but it will due until money arrives...

 

[Howard]

2 12"? Why not one 15"?

 

[DaTT]

12" subs sound "crisper" than 1 15" of the same quality. Although, the bigger the sub, the better it can handle baselines...

 

[datdamkid]

What ever is good for 500 bucks that i can buy at either circuit city or best buy let me know 1(15) would be find. Doesn't matter what evers good for the money I dont' really even want to spend 500 on just subs and an amp i'd like to do it the cheapest but don't really wanna spend more than 400 really so look at 400 being my price range let mek now


Edit: Im not an audophile (sp?) so i don't need great stuff i'm only a kid still and just want some good enough stuff to blow away other people around my area.....thats about it....



thanks

 

[Dr. Detroit]

You don't need 2 12" Subs unless your going for the SPL.

You need 1 good 12" sub Elemental Designs is making nice stuff right now if you only want to spend $120. I would go with Adire Audio and get a SHIVA. Great SQ with excellent Bass. I'm running 1 12" Lamda Acoustics PB 12 LE and kill my friend with Phoenix Gold amps and 2 10" Audio Bahn's. He spent twice as much as I did on Subs and spent 3x as much on an amp. Plus I'm using a Swap Meet $30 pre fab box.

The Lamda is no longer made but once you realize that half the price of a subwoofer is marketing you realize to go wit hthe lesser known companies that produce in small batches.

If your looking for HUGE SPL! This monster is gonna kill everything! They do not list the brand and I forget what its called, if you PM I will dig up the name & review for you. But this thing had insane reviews 2yrs back!

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=299-660

Adire Audio


Blaupunkt PA 2150 Amp - $90 400W RMS x1 EBAY (great amp!!!)

www.knukonceptz.com for wiring


Keep the JVC Head Unit, I have a SH99 and love mine!

 

[Delleet]

Originally posted by: DaTT
12" subs sound "crisper" than 1 15" of the same quality. Although, the bigger the sub, the better it can handle baselines...

Not this bullshit again...

If you want two 12's, try the Atlas 12's from ascendantaudio.com. XBL^2 motor, 18mm one way Xmax. Supposed to be pretty nice for the money, especially since they lowered the price.

 

[nboy22]

uhh.. well, I would go with the infinity reference subs at circuit sh!tty, or go with the more expensive audiobahns there if you're gonna buy at circuitcity/bestbuy... in my car i'm gonna be running two of the infinity references fiberglassed into each side of my car, then using an MA Audio M1889I amp running at supposedly 800 watts RMS in parallel so both the subs get power... the MA Audio M1889I would be a good starter amp... Keep in mind that when you're gonna buy wires for the amp at bestbuy/circuit city you're gonna get ripped off bigggggg time.. at best buy there was an amp wiring kit that was 60+ bucks, and i knew a girl there that got me an employee discount, after the discount they were 11 bucks. as for the amp if you're gonna buy it at best buy/circuit city... I would probably buy one of the rockford fosgates at best buy.

 

[aplefka]

I hope you know I now hate you.

Unless you are paying for that car and you also earned that 500 dollars, you're just another spoiled prick. A 2004 Grand Am? And you're only 16 so you just got your license within the last year. You're also complaining about a deck that is still nice which furthers my point.

I wish my parents spoiled my ass off.

 

[Delleet]

Originally posted by: Fmr12B
You don't need 2 12" Subs unless your going for the SPL.

You need 1 good 12" sub Elemental Designs is making nice stuff right now if you only want to spend $120. I would go with Adire Audio and get a SHIVA. Great SQ with excellent Bass. I'm running 1 12" Lamda Acoustics PB 12 LE and kill my friend with Phoenix Gold amps and 2 10" Audio Bahn's. He spent twice as much as I did on Subs and spent 3x as much on an amp. Plus I'm using a Swap Meet $30 pre fab box.

The Lamda is no longer made but once you realize that half the price of a subwoofer is marketing you realize to go wit hthe lesser known companies that produce in small batches.

If your looking for HUGE SPL! This monster is gonna kill everything! They do not list the brand and I forget what its called, if you PM I will dig up the name & review for you. But this thing had insane reviews 2yrs back!

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=299-660

Adire Audio


Blaupunkt PA 2150 Amp - $90 400W RMS x1 EBAY (great amp!!!)

www.knukonceptz.com for wiring


Keep the JVC Head Unit, I have a SH99 and love mine!

I'm pretty sure that's a Kove sub

 

[datdamkid]

Originally posted by: aplefka
I hope you know I now hate you.

Unless you are paying for that car and you also earned that 500 dollars, you're just another spoiled prick. A 2004 Grand Am? And you're only 16 so you just got your license within the last year. You're also complaining about a deck that is still nice which furthers my point.

I wish my parents spoiled my ass off.

My parents bought me the car but i'm paying them back as i get money I already paid them 10k from work but they said i can put some in to the car and pay the remaining 3 k to them as i get it

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Originally posted by: Delleet
I'm pretty sure that's a Kove sub

Your right! It's a Kove Z12D

Kove Reveiw

This thing will KTFO all of the neighborhood boys RF & AudioBahn equipped cars.

 

[djNickb]

I personally like HiFonics gear, I'm not an audiogeek but I've owned some of their subs and amps and was very happy with them.

 

[aplefka]

Originally posted by: datdamkid

Originally posted by: aplefka
I hope you know I now hate you.

Unless you are paying for that car and you also earned that 500 dollars, you're just another spoiled prick. A 2004 Grand Am? And you're only 16 so you just got your license within the last year. You're also complaining about a deck that is still nice which furthers my point.

I wish my parents spoiled my ass off.

My parents bought me the car but i'm paying them back as i get money I already paid them 10k from work but they said i can put some in to the car and pay the remaining 3 k to them as i get it

Well then, disregard what I said. That's pretty damn cool man. You working a solid job or something? There are kids at my school who drive Audis and BMWs and you know that if they wreck it, they'll have another one in two days. Just pisses me off.

 

[DaTT]

I am a Pheonix Gold freak for subs and amps and signal processors.......Premier for deks and MB Quart for mid/high range speakers.

For $500, you may be able to equip yourself with some pioneer stuff...not the greatest stuff, but good warranty and a known name.

 

[datdamkid]

I have a question if speakers say they are 1800 watts and what not what kind of amp would i need. id on't understnad how the wattage to speakers and the wattage amp i would need say i get 1100 watt dual speakrs such as these (just an example) http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...4&type=product&cmp=++&id=1069299397134

what kind of amp specs would i need for best sound. HOw many watt amp. and how do i figure this out. Im very new to car audio.....

And to answer your question aplefka I've been saving since i was little and then as i got a job i kept saving more and more and then once i had about 8K which was just about 3 months ago my dad bought me the car and now i've been selling stuff online and working and making enough money for the 2500 so i paid 2k to my dad and the 500 he said i can spend on the car audio if i like....


Thanks

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Originally posted by: datdamkid
I have a question if speakers say they are 1800 watts and what not what kind of amp would i need. id on't understnad how the wattage to speakers and the wattage amp i would need say i get 1100 watt dual speakrs such as these (just an example) http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...4&type=product&cmp=++&id=1069299397134

what kind of amp specs would i need for best sound. HOw many watt amp. and how do i figure this out. Im very new to car audio.....

And to answer your question aplefka I've been saving since i was little and then as i got a job i kept saving more and more and then once i had about 8K which was just about 3 months ago my dad bought me the car and now i've been selling stuff online and working and making enough money for the 2500 so i paid 2k to my dad and the 500 he said i can spend on the car audio if i like....


Thanks

Dual is complete JUNK! Made by Jensen...

1100W is Peak!

600W is RMS - You need an Amp that will push up to 600W RMS. Don't look at Peak power it meaningless Advertising hype.


Why will you not choose to buy components from other places?


Here is a Best Buy Amp that will work with your set-up. I guarantee Car-Domain and other online retailers will save you a minimum of $50 on this amp:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...ctCategoryId=cat03085&id=1072286177806

 

[datdamkid]

Originally posted by: Fmr12B

Originally posted by: datdamkid
I have a question if speakers say they are 1800 watts and what not what kind of amp would i need. id on't understnad how the wattage to speakers and the wattage amp i would need say i get 1100 watt dual speakrs such as these (just an example) http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...4&type=product&cmp=++&id=1069299397134

what kind of amp specs would i need for best sound. HOw many watt amp. and how do i figure this out. Im very new to car audio.....

And to answer your question aplefka I've been saving since i was little and then as i got a job i kept saving more and more and then once i had about 8K which was just about 3 months ago my dad bought me the car and now i've been selling stuff online and working and making enough money for the 2500 so i paid 2k to my dad and the 500 he said i can spend on the car audio if i like....


Thanks

Dual is complete JUNK! Made by Jensen...

1100W is Peak!

600W is RMS - You need an Amp that will push up to 600W RMS. Don't look at Peak power it meaningless Advertising hype.


Why will you not choose to buy components from other places?


Here is a Best Buy Amp that will work with your set-up. I guarantee Car-Domain and other online retailers will save you a minimum of $50 on this amp:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...ctCategoryId=cat03085&id=1072286177806

becaues my brother is using my car for the next month or so and hes home for spring break. He lives 200 miles away and i want to install it for a school project during the week while hes home. because i go to a tech school and my teacher would like me to make an instructional video on how to install a car stereo system.....

 

[CTrain]

Oh, good lord man, if you're going to buy car audio stuff, don't buy anything from CC or BB.
Most of the stuff they sell are crap and overpriced.

Do some research on the net and save a ton buying online.
The best thing you can ever do is learn to install stuff yourself.

If you do your homework, you can get a pretty decent setup for $500.
Goto a car stereo forum like caraudio.com.....lot more info there.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Originally posted by: datdamkid

becaues my brother is using my car for the next month or so and hes home for spring break. He lives 200 miles away and i want to install it for a school project during the week while hes home. because i go to a tech school and my teacher would like me to make an instructional video on how to install a car stereo system.....

It's your money, do what you like. You will be back.

 

[Howard]

You would be better off asking this question in a real car audio forum where there isn't so much misinformation.