help me with a new setup...
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Laughing Gas
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From: small town, north dakota
help me with a new setup...
hi. this summer i was thinking about completely redoing my stereo. everything except my deck that is. what i want to know is what setup i should get? front=6.5", rear 5x7's, then probley 2 10" or 2 12" subs. what brands are best?? i want this system to last thru college. i also only want to spend around $700 or so. any reply's are welcome! 
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From: Monterey bay area
You can get alot for $700
but you must sacrifice some quality to get your goal accomplished...
I have seen the Pheonix gold separates (6.5) for the front for as cheap as $79 (shipping extra) these sound good for the money....
as far as the 5x7's, PHOENIX GOLD R5.7's will fit the bill for the same price as the separates....
so that is $160 shipping extra so far.....
A 5 channel amp is alot more feasible here....so plan on spending about $300-350 for it.....
A single 12 inch will suffice for good bass....A 12" from HiFonics
Warrior HW12 Subwoofer $69.95
12-Inch 4 Ohms • Non-Pressed Pulp Cone • Rubber Surround • Stamped Black
can be found here:
www.sounddomain.com/sku/HIFHW12
So $580 has been spent....you now have 220 to go....get your enclosure and your wiring and you're set!!!
but you must sacrifice some quality to get your goal accomplished...
I have seen the Pheonix gold separates (6.5) for the front for as cheap as $79 (shipping extra) these sound good for the money....
as far as the 5x7's, PHOENIX GOLD R5.7's will fit the bill for the same price as the separates....
so that is $160 shipping extra so far.....
A 5 channel amp is alot more feasible here....so plan on spending about $300-350 for it.....
A single 12 inch will suffice for good bass....A 12" from HiFonics
Warrior HW12 Subwoofer $69.95
12-Inch 4 Ohms • Non-Pressed Pulp Cone • Rubber Surround • Stamped Black
can be found here:
www.sounddomain.com/sku/HIFHW12
So $580 has been spent....you now have 220 to go....get your enclosure and your wiring and you're set!!!
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From: New Canaan, CT
If it's for an F150 you won't need any thing for the rear. For the front components are the best way to go. You should be able to find some in the $200 range easy. I would recommend a 4ch amp Which you can find in the $200 range also. Get all wiring from Walmart. Should run you no more then $35 (amp kit is $25.) Not sure if you could fit a 12" in the truck but a single 10" can hit hard with the right box. A single 10" - $100-$160. If u build ur own box u can get the materiels for about $40.
Dont go soley on name brand take ur time and listen to different brands. It took me about 2 months of planning/saving and 4 months of waiting for my subs to come in( pre ordered them). Installation was about a months worth of work at 1-2 hours 3-4 days out of the week. ( I have a day job and kids) If you have money left after everything get some sound deadening and put some on at least your front doors where your 6.5s are installed.
Dont go soley on name brand take ur time and listen to different brands. It took me about 2 months of planning/saving and 4 months of waiting for my subs to come in( pre ordered them). Installation was about a months worth of work at 1-2 hours 3-4 days out of the week. ( I have a day job and kids) If you have money left after everything get some sound deadening and put some on at least your front doors where your 6.5s are installed.
