Search results matching tags 'custom' and 'amplifier'

lost in an ocean

EverZeplin — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 18:54:38 GMT

Its been about 6 years since I've even looked at audio components for a vehicle and there are just so many new things out there (and I've forgotten almost all that i learned) that I am just lost in an ocean of choices and options.

First off I have a 2000 Ford Ranger 4 Door 4wd SuperCab. The front and rear speakers are both 6x8s and the head unit depth is 7-1/2" with the sizes as E, F2, S, and U.

My most obvious dilemma is; what to get for my car? I know that everyone has their own opinions and that people will disagree on what is better or what is worse but after reading the FAQ and Help sections on the site and even reading Customer Reviews on many items I am still no closer to deciding what the best route to take is.

I am looking for dang near everything for my truck; new head unit, front and rear speakers, amp and subwoofer. So pretty much the nitty gritty of this post is can someone help me build a good full sounding system for my truck? I mainly listen to rock and punk but am known to bust out a good hip hop track every so often. MP3 Playback and IPod connectivity would be necessary as well as XM and HD Radio tuning already in the head unit would be highly preferred. I would (needless to say) like to go as cheap as possible but wouldn't mind going around $500-750 (more would be ok if it was worth it) on the whole thing.

Adding some Boom to My xB

medullaman — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 04:10:57 GMT

Hey all,

I am hoping for some advice. I just bought a new 2008 Scion xB and I want to put in a couple of subs and an amp. I have the Pioneer premier sound system which sounds pretty good. Needs more low end bass. My vision is to do custom fiberglass enclosures mounted in the side walls of the rear cargo area to maintain as much of the storage area as possible while still adding a custom look and some kickin bass.

My problem is this. I know nothing about speakers or amps so I am having a hard time narrowing down my choices. I think I want to do 8" woofers to keep them small enough to be mounted on the wall. I know 8" will work as long as they are not really deep. I tried to get an estimate from a stereo shop today. The installer was cool and we came up with a plan for getting the 8's in an enclosure and where I wanted them. I went inside talked to the salesman and he quoted me $1100 for 2 MTX 8" 5500's a powerbass 800 watt 2 channel amp a hi low adapter, amp kit and shop fees. Plus $600 for the custom boxes.

His price on the woofers was 199. I see them here for more like 80. So now I am worried that anything the saleman tolds me was BS. I want to do this right. I have been dreaming of buiulding a custom ride for a long time and this xB is my first shot at it. I don't want to screw it up by spending a ton of money on a custom install only to find out I bought the cheap stuff and got ripped off. So I am here to ask the experts.

I listen to all types of music but I listen to a lot of Hip Hop and want that deep "wake the neighbors" type bass. I don't need the actual decibles to wake my neighbors, but thats the only way I know how to describe it.

thanks for any help you can provide.

Sub/Amp Selection...

JP Da King — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:03:48 GMT

ok now i got a debate on which brand of sub/amp 2 get. My car is a 94 Buick Lesabre Custom. gotta lot of **** trunk space. i'm thinkin bout gettin either 2 12"s or 2 15"s. The stereo i'm gettin is a Pioneer DEH-P5900iB. Now With da subs not sure. Option #1.... Be cheap an get the Alpine bass package which includes...MRP-450 Amp, 2 12" SWE-1242 Subs, an a basic Q-Logic Box...Option #2..2 15" Kicker CompVR's, Custom box....now the thing is it's gonna be my first set of subs an i wanna do it big an am not sure on wat 2 get. so if anybody has some advice, recommendations on what 2 get an whatnot i'd appreciate it..... willing 2 spend bout 1500....or less which ever the products fall in so hit me up leave somethin useful...my goal is 2 create earthquakes ya feel me... make ppl at my apartments trip an da cops flip.........1