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What amp? What speekers? Help! - 12/6/2007 5:14:13 AM
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S1ck
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I just got a 96 blazer (2 door) from my uncle. Its my first vehicle, just getting my licence in February. The only money I really want to put into the truck is the system. There is a cheap aftermarket head unit already in there, an Alpine Model 3549??? amp, and a crappy kicker box with highs, and 2 12 inch noname brand woofers, both blown.
Im going to get this headunit.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8222504&type=product&id=1166840027318
I have a brand new Pioneer TS-W304C 12 inch 600W peak sub in my garage.
I am going to buy another one, ive herd these are great subs.
Im not sure how good the interior speakers are in the doors, ill get a better idea later when I go out there and check.
My question...
What amp should I get with that headunit and those 2 subs?
What interior speakers should I get if I need to replace the ones that are there, and what size are they?
Should I keep the kicker box with the highs built in, or should I either build or buy a new box?
Anything else I might need.
Ive got the whole trunk to play with so size doesnt matter.
Thanks in advance
Also would like to add im looking for the cheapest, but still good sounding setup.
< Message edited by S1ck -- 12/6/2007 5:26:33 AM >
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RE: What amp? What speekers? Help! - 12/6/2007 5:58:11 AM
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hillbillyinOhio
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ok, well, have you fuly researched the HD radio? From my experience, It is not perfected yet. The Radio keeps switching between HD and regualar radio constantly, and it makes it very hard to get either consistently. Just IMO.
What amp do you already have?? those subs are decent bang for the buck, I would put about 400 or so to each of them. Kicker makes a great amp for the money the zx 750.1
Other amps:
P600.1BD
Infinity Ref611A
JBL GTO601.1II
If possible, build your own box. I doubt that you will be able to use the one that you have and not hurt your subs. If you want help designing a box to proper size, let us know. Either myself or someone else can help you with specs and such.
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RE: What amp? What speekers? Help! - 12/6/2007 10:03:31 AM
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bobditts
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what is your budget?
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RE: What amp? What speekers? Help! - 12/6/2007 10:14:18 AM
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blazinloud
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that infinity amp is the best deal he listed.
over 600 watts for $189 is a good deal.
but you may be able to get the kicker even cheaper.
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RE: What amp? What speekers? Help! - 12/6/2007 12:13:45 PM
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S1ck
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My budget is as cheap as possible with good sound LOL. Im not trying to impress anyone, nor am I trying to bounce myself down the block with my subs. Just want nice deep, hard hitting bass.
As for the HD. I dont even have intentions of using the HD, wasnt going to buy the adapter or anything. I just wanted to have the option open. If that headunit is going to be a problem even if I dont intend on using the HD radio, then ill find another one.
Edit: This is the exact amp thats in the truck right now. Doesnt look like it could do the job. I cant find the specs for it anywhere.
http://aukcja.onet.pl/show_item.php?item=278688794#photo
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RE: What amp? What speekers? Help! - 12/6/2007 12:26:16 PM
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blazinloud
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Wow! old alpine!
I would keep it anyway as an antique lol
says 100rmsx2......would be great for running your door speakers. thats what I would do.
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RE: What amp? What speekers? Help! - 12/6/2007 12:46:32 PM
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S1ck
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So your saying I should keep it as an amp for the door speakers? Good idea acually LOL. What are the best cheapest door speakers that will fit in my doors?
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RE: What amp? What speekers? Help! - 12/6/2007 2:34:50 PM
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i think cheapest would be Durabrand (walmart brand) i saw some 6.5" 2way speakers at walmart yesterday on clearance for $6 a piece
i have some Pioneer 3way speakers in my front doors and they sound fine, never had any problems with them. they were like $50 or $60 for the pair. i have blaupunkt speakers in the rear doors that also sound good but they were more expensive
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RE: What amp? What speekers? Help! - 12/6/2007 5:24:28 PM
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bobditts
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you get what you pay for. Set a budget for the speakers and we can recommend the best for that price. without a budget you are just pissing into the wind 
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RE: What amp? What speekers? Help! - 12/6/2007 8:42:30 PM
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blazinloud
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LOL, ya speakers range from.....$6 to probably closer to $3000.
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RE: What amp? What speekers? Help! - 12/7/2007 4:27:19 AM
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quote:
ORIGINAL: blazinloud
LOL, ya speakers range from.....$6 to probably closer to $3000.
and up. focal Be #7s cost $5,000. There is a set of rainbows that cost close to $10k And it gets even better than that. I just cant think of any more off the top of my head.
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RE: What amp? What speekers? Help! - 12/7/2007 7:46:53 AM
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blazinloud
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thats waay too much.....think I saw a pair of focal in a retail store for $25xx.xx
most Ive seen retail around here.....
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RE: What amp? What speekers? Help! - 12/9/2007 11:46:47 AM
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S1ck
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I have about $50-$100 to spend on door speakers. Im going to need some help on buying or building a box for my 2 12inch pioneers. Im also still looking for an amp.
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RE: What amp? What speekers? Help! - 12/9/2007 12:02:36 PM
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quote:
ORIGINAL: bobditts
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ORIGINAL: blazinloud
LOL, ya speakers range from.....$6 to probably closer to $3000.
and up. focal Be #7s cost $5,000. There is a set of rainbows that cost close to $10k And it gets even better than that. I just cant think of any more off the top of my head.
rediculous, think I'd rather put a down payment on a house lol
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RE: What amp? What speekers? Help! - 12/9/2007 3:06:24 PM
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That Alpine amp is from the days when Alpine was still made in Japan!
Definitely a classic! lol.
I'm happy with my Alpine Type-S speakers so far... I've got them front and rear in my truck...
The best thing to do for speakers, to get a good deal, is browse your car audio shops when the have their clearance sale when the new models of speakers come in... You can get last years models for dirt cheap...
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RE: What amp? What speekers? Help! - 12/9/2007 6:07:59 PM
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I wouldn't buy a new receiver with HD radio if you're not gonna use it. It could very well be more expensive than other just as good receivers because it has that feature and others don't.
As for speakers, I suggest heading to ebay, find something in your budget, and buy a proper amp for them at the same time. Just about any car speaker that's properly amped is gonna sound all right at the very least, especially to people who aren't true audiophiles, aren't car audio pros, or don't consider this stuff a hobby.
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RE: What amp? What speekers? Help! - 12/9/2007 6:26:25 PM
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hillbillyinOhio
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look into infinity 6012I and 9612i speakers. they are last years models, so they will be cheaper. actually, put both those model numbers into froogle.com and search. will give you the lowest prices around.
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