First off I apologize if this is the wrong forum. I assumed it would belong here. Mods please let me know if it is more appropriately placed elsewhere.
I've been out of the car audio loop since the early 2000's so I'm admittedly rusty on brands and general knowledge here, but I'm trying to set up a budget level package for my car including amps and subs.
Relevant info:
-Car is a 2005 Chevy Cobalt, no Pioneer audio or OnStar, no steering wheel controls etc.
-Budget is around $1,000-$1250
Goals:
After a freak accident with a deer, my driver side door speaker has been blown/damaged so I decided this would be a good opportunity to just do an overhaul on the whole audio system. I'm not what you would call an audiophile, I just really enjoy a decent sound system with full range capabilities. I'm more of an SQ guy vs. SPL, so subs don't have to have tons of boom, just a good feel and I'd prefer them to be very accurate as I listen to a wide variety of music, some of which requires clean fast paced bass reproduction.
A little background:
The last really well built stereo system I had was a pair of Dynaudio components and Phoenix Gold XMAX 12's on Phoenix Gold Ti amps that I put together in the late 90's. I was thrilled with how that system sounded. I understand I probably won't get that kind of performance on a tight budget, but this is just a reference to something I was very happy with.
I've been browsing the net looking for components, but I haven't really settled on anything for sure yet. A quick system I threw together just by browsing Crutchfield for ideas came out like this:
Head Unit: Clarion CX501 (double din would be nice)
Components: Alpine SPS-610C
Component amp: Alpine MRP-F300
Subs: Infinity 1060w 10" or Clarion WG2510 (or their DVC variants)
Sub amp: Alpine MRP-M500
Rear Fill: either leave stock for now or Alpine SPS 510 coaxials
Total came to about $1010 from Crutchfield.
Any advice or substitutions here is welcome. The rear deck of the Cobalt can take 6x9's as well so that's an option. I just chose the 5 1/4's due to Crutchfield's 50% off a second pair of Alpine's sale till 2/25. The one thing I really have my mind set on is a double din h/u due to the Cobalt looking pretty empty in that area even with the stock double din stereo.
One other thing to think about is that I would like to get the h/u and speakers installed by a reputable vendor. Due to school and work I don't really have the time, tools, or knowledge to fuss with that type of thing, so I would probably only mess with the amps and subs on my own. I would probably just have a shop install the speakers and run the cables necessary for me to finish off the job myself. I also figured this would save me some money by buying the subs/amps online.
Again any advice or product testimony here would be helpful. Thanks for taking the time to read
I've been out of the car audio loop since the early 2000's so I'm admittedly rusty on brands and general knowledge here, but I'm trying to set up a budget level package for my car including amps and subs.
Relevant info:
-Car is a 2005 Chevy Cobalt, no Pioneer audio or OnStar, no steering wheel controls etc.
-Budget is around $1,000-$1250
Goals:
After a freak accident with a deer, my driver side door speaker has been blown/damaged so I decided this would be a good opportunity to just do an overhaul on the whole audio system. I'm not what you would call an audiophile, I just really enjoy a decent sound system with full range capabilities. I'm more of an SQ guy vs. SPL, so subs don't have to have tons of boom, just a good feel and I'd prefer them to be very accurate as I listen to a wide variety of music, some of which requires clean fast paced bass reproduction.
A little background:
The last really well built stereo system I had was a pair of Dynaudio components and Phoenix Gold XMAX 12's on Phoenix Gold Ti amps that I put together in the late 90's. I was thrilled with how that system sounded. I understand I probably won't get that kind of performance on a tight budget, but this is just a reference to something I was very happy with.
I've been browsing the net looking for components, but I haven't really settled on anything for sure yet. A quick system I threw together just by browsing Crutchfield for ideas came out like this:
Head Unit: Clarion CX501 (double din would be nice)
Components: Alpine SPS-610C
Component amp: Alpine MRP-F300
Subs: Infinity 1060w 10" or Clarion WG2510 (or their DVC variants)
Sub amp: Alpine MRP-M500
Rear Fill: either leave stock for now or Alpine SPS 510 coaxials
Total came to about $1010 from Crutchfield.
Any advice or substitutions here is welcome. The rear deck of the Cobalt can take 6x9's as well so that's an option. I just chose the 5 1/4's due to Crutchfield's 50% off a second pair of Alpine's sale till 2/25. The one thing I really have my mind set on is a double din h/u due to the Cobalt looking pretty empty in that area even with the stock double din stereo.
One other thing to think about is that I would like to get the h/u and speakers installed by a reputable vendor. Due to school and work I don't really have the time, tools, or knowledge to fuss with that type of thing, so I would probably only mess with the amps and subs on my own. I would probably just have a shop install the speakers and run the cables necessary for me to finish off the job myself. I also figured this would save me some money by buying the subs/amps online.
Again any advice or product testimony here would be helpful. Thanks for taking the time to read