Help meh build a system! ubern00b here
08-31-2003, 03:30 AM
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Help meh build a system! ubern00b here
Okay, I planned to invest money in performance mods first, but i had to unplug my battery the other day, which reset the code of my stock head unit. Dealer wants 70 bucks to run head unit's serial to retrieve the code. I told them to shove it.
To tell you the truth, I know jackshit about car stereo, I went to an audio shop earlier on and almost agreed on 1000 bucks system. The saleman told me to come back on Monday to pay and install the whole thing. I was almost convinced until I do some homework. Yes, the components they were proposing me were shi@t
They can shove it with their free install too :fawk:
I looked around the net, found some pretty good deals, then some even more uber low priced components at ikesound.com. But then, I know nothing about car audio, and just started to make a list based on a few reviews and feedback found here and there.
Here's a list I compiled. It's for a '98 GS-R (which noise cabin is :a: ).
I have very little time to do it myself, so I guess it's best to let a shop do it maybe. Let me know if I omitted anything (I know I forgot the wires). Any suggestion welcomed =)
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Head unit:
Pioneer DEH-P5500MP $168.30
Front speakers:
Infinity Kappa 60.5CS $143.10
Rear speakers:
Infinity Kappa 62.5I $76.50
AMP:
Alpine MRV-F540 $341.10
(requires 8-gauge power and ground leads — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier) WTF?
Subwoofer:
Infinity Clear BassLink X $229.50
Total: $958.5 for parts
To tell you the truth, I know jackshit about car stereo, I went to an audio shop earlier on and almost agreed on 1000 bucks system. The saleman told me to come back on Monday to pay and install the whole thing. I was almost convinced until I do some homework. Yes, the components they were proposing me were shi@t
They can shove it with their free install too :fawk:I looked around the net, found some pretty good deals, then some even more uber low priced components at ikesound.com. But then, I know nothing about car audio, and just started to make a list based on a few reviews and feedback found here and there.
Here's a list I compiled. It's for a '98 GS-R (which noise cabin is :a: ).
I have very little time to do it myself, so I guess it's best to let a shop do it maybe. Let me know if I omitted anything (I know I forgot the wires). Any suggestion welcomed =)
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Head unit:
Pioneer DEH-P5500MP $168.30
Front speakers:
Infinity Kappa 60.5CS $143.10
Rear speakers:
Infinity Kappa 62.5I $76.50
AMP:
Alpine MRV-F540 $341.10
(requires 8-gauge power and ground leads — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier) WTF?
Subwoofer:
Infinity Clear BassLink X $229.50
Total: $958.5 for parts
08-31-2003, 09:31 AM
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CDT CL-61a's on special at thezeb.com - $150
http://www.thezeb.com/caraudio/specials_speakers.html
RF Punch 700x 4 channel amp to run it all @ the zeb - $250
http://www.thezeb.com/caraudio/specials_amplifiers.html
Image Dynamics IDQ12 D2 v2 - sounddomain - $200 and it comes with 20 sq feet of dynamat to use on your doors (it says it's a trunk kit, but the doors will need it more).
http://www.sounddomain.com/sku/IDSIDQ12D2V2
find a friend to help you build the box...$50
The pioneer @ crutchfield is ok....$170
Amplifiers never come with wiring
it would never work out right b/c many people use multiamp systems, etc.... so for $24 we can get you this:
http://www.knukonceptz.com/detail.as...uct_id=KOLAK84
You will probably want to pick up a bit more speaker wire, but I suggest you learn how to install it yourself if you want to save cash. I'm sure there's a more economical system out there, but every thing I have listed is from great manufacturers and will give you years of service. It's also all authorized and about $950. Before you ask, no, you don't need rear speakers, hook up the factory speakers to the headunit and you will be just fine.
You could also stick with the Basslink b/c it appears you don't have the time/resources to build a box, so, in that case, I would substitute the CDT comp set for the Kappas, again, buy no rear speakers (do you drive in the back seat or the front ) and instead of the 4 channel alpine, get a two channel. Then you can tailor your wiring kit to whatever selection you have made.
One thing I just noticed...you linked crutchfield for the head, but the price is way lower....unless you are saving over $30, get it from crutchfield, it will give you the dash kit and harness that you need to get it installed...
http://www.thezeb.com/caraudio/specials_speakers.html
RF Punch 700x 4 channel amp to run it all @ the zeb - $250
http://www.thezeb.com/caraudio/specials_amplifiers.html
Image Dynamics IDQ12 D2 v2 - sounddomain - $200 and it comes with 20 sq feet of dynamat to use on your doors (it says it's a trunk kit, but the doors will need it more).
http://www.sounddomain.com/sku/IDSIDQ12D2V2
find a friend to help you build the box...$50
The pioneer @ crutchfield is ok....$170
Amplifiers never come with wiring
it would never work out right b/c many people use multiamp systems, etc.... so for $24 we can get you this:http://www.knukonceptz.com/detail.as...uct_id=KOLAK84
You will probably want to pick up a bit more speaker wire, but I suggest you learn how to install it yourself if you want to save cash. I'm sure there's a more economical system out there, but every thing I have listed is from great manufacturers and will give you years of service. It's also all authorized and about $950. Before you ask, no, you don't need rear speakers, hook up the factory speakers to the headunit and you will be just fine.
You could also stick with the Basslink b/c it appears you don't have the time/resources to build a box, so, in that case, I would substitute the CDT comp set for the Kappas, again, buy no rear speakers (do you drive in the back seat or the front
) and instead of the 4 channel alpine, get a two channel. Then you can tailor your wiring kit to whatever selection you have made.One thing I just noticed...you linked crutchfield for the head, but the price is way lower....unless you are saving over $30, get it from crutchfield, it will give you the dash kit and harness that you need to get it installed...
08-31-2003, 12:20 PM
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Thanx for the input =)
The price doesn't match with the links I put because they are just tehre for technical reference.
That head unit for example. I found it going for $300 in most local retail outlets here, around 240 on many online store and for 168 at www.ikesound.com !! It goes the same for every other component I picked up. Saving over 50% on the retail price
Regarding the bass, I didn't want any bass box originally. Don't really have the time or ressource to work on it, and I figured out that I'll need a mono amp along with the subwoofer and the box, which will bring the price in the 200 range with some homework to do and fat box in my trunk.
The basslink is rather small... all in one solution without headache, and i was thinking about removing my spare tire and make it fit down there. You think it's gonna work? :/
Also... you mentioned dynamat... is it some extra I have to get and dump almost everywhere in the car?
I am also kinda concerned about power supply... Do I need any kind of extra electrical equipment? I don't want the amps to suck down all the juice from the battery and alternator
The price doesn't match with the links I put because they are just tehre for technical reference.
That head unit for example. I found it going for $300 in most local retail outlets here, around 240 on many online store and for 168 at www.ikesound.com !! It goes the same for every other component I picked up. Saving over 50% on the retail price
Regarding the bass, I didn't want any bass box originally. Don't really have the time or ressource to work on it, and I figured out that I'll need a mono amp along with the subwoofer and the box, which will bring the price in the 200 range with some homework to do and fat box in my trunk
.The basslink is rather small... all in one solution without headache, and i was thinking about removing my spare tire and make it fit down there. You think it's gonna work? :/
Also... you mentioned dynamat... is it some extra I have to get and dump almost everywhere in the car?
I am also kinda concerned about power supply... Do I need any kind of extra electrical equipment? I don't want the amps to suck down all the juice from the battery and alternator