stereo system for chrysler neon
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Topic: stereo system for chrysler neon
Posted By: slimsta
Subject: stereo system for chrysler neon
Date Posted: September 11, 2009 at 9:28 PM
im not planing to buy it at best buy im just looking at the things i need.
can you tell me what will i need here for good bass and sound quality for Rap and Techno music?
Amp - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9045455&productCategoryId=abcat0302002&type=product&id=1218012137440
Subs - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8715688&productCategoryId=abcat0302037&type=product&id=1200702425227
box for subs - what will i need for those subs above?
speakers - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8210955&type=product&id=1166234894507
will i need those speakers?
i mean, doesnt the sub play sound too or it's only bass?
and im probably gonna hook it up in the trank.
i need a cheap system with the qualities i mentioned above (bass, good sound)
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Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: September 12, 2009 at 12:04 AM
Come up with a budget and I will help you design a system.
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Posted By: yimke
Date Posted: September 12, 2009 at 8:19 AM
Cheap, good, reliable (pick 2) j/k
Your speaker selection is great, the infinity's are some of the best stuff they carry. Do you have a factory or aftermarket radio though? If aftermarket, which model are you using?
Posted By: slimsta
Date Posted: September 12, 2009 at 3:12 PM
forbidden - hm.. i dont really know, the cheaper the better. i would say around the $400.
yimke - cheap and good.
i want good sound quality, good bass.
i looked at this set right here:
https://www.amazon.com/Alpine-Type-R-SWR-1222D-subwoofer-driver/dp/B000CF7WZE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1252723577&sr=1-1
but this is way to expensive and that's not even everything needed.
i have a 2002 chrysler neon with factory audio.. havent changed anything so everything is bad. my speakers are f#@!ed, bass is in the speakers and its horrible.
Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: September 12, 2009 at 3:24 PM
$400...Its going to be tough there...! Maybe just start w/ Stereo and speakers...And Yes, the subs are only for bass...! I dont see any way to do it for $400...!
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Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: September 12, 2009 at 3:30 PM
You can Probably find a Package deal..That has subs,box,amp all together...This will sound ok...and you might be able to come close to that budget...But lets say Interior speakers are at least going to be Around $120 for 2 pair of decent speakers...But i would recommend installing a aftermarket cd player as well...Lets say another $120...That only leaves $160 for everything else...Amp,Subs,Box,Amp Kit,Stereo Mounting Kit,Stereo Harness...?
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Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: September 12, 2009 at 3:54 PM
Your budget is waaaaay too low for your expectations, especially here in Canada. Where in BC are you? Do this upgrade a step at a time, a cd player and one pair of speakers to start. Then add the second set of speakers. Then add a amp to power the front speakers and a future sub. Then add the sub / box.
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Posted By: slimsta
Date Posted: September 12, 2009 at 6:17 PM
ok.. i kind of get the picture now.
$600 will be the max i can probably go for
i dont want to go in steps, just wanna buy everything and install it.
i just need to know what to buy and where.
i live in coquitlam (next to SFU burnaby).
so far as i understand, i need:
speakers, Amp, Subs, Box, Amp Kit, Stereo Mounting Kit, Stereo Harness and i need a deck too right?
im sure all of that can fit in $600, cuz i got a friend who had 12' subs and nice touch screen deck.. and everything was 6 bills.
Posted By: slimsta
Date Posted: September 12, 2009 at 6:55 PM
do you guys think this would be a good deal?
https://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/pts/1365719779.html
if yes, what do i have to buy in addition to that, like what type of amp, Amp Kit, Stereo Mounting Kit, Stereo Harness.. and what type of deck if i need one.
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: September 12, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Buying a used sub is never a good deal. It is the most abused part of a stereo. Your budget is going to severly limit the system on you. You are best off adding the sub and amp at a later date or buy the sub and wait to buy an amp. You are literally more than likely going to get absolute crap for the investment you have if you try and do it all with $600,00 and that is a huge waste of money.
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Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: September 12, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Buy your Radio,Mounting Kit,Harness,Interior Speakers first...Then see what you have leftover...! Metra Electronics Corp. - 99-6503  Description CHRY/DODGE/JEEP 98-UP Product Specifications- Matches Factory dash contours
- Bolts directly to factory radio mounting locations
Metras Install kits are manufactured from OEM quality ABS plastic designed to leave no gaps between the dash and the kit. Metra Electronics Corp. - 70-6502 Description Chrysler 2002 - Into Car Product Specifications- Plugs into car harness at radio
- Power and 4/Speaker
- 22 pin connector
Allows installation of an aftermarket radio using the existing factory wiring and connectors. No cutting of factory wiring is needed. Metra Electronics Corp. - 40-CR10 Description Chrysler Antenna Adapter Product Specifications- Chrysler factory antenna w/snap lock connection to aftermarket radio
- Also works for late model GM/Ford vehicles
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Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: September 12, 2009 at 7:40 PM
The Kenwood 342u and 442u are good units...! Heres the specs on the 442u...The 342u only has 2 rear outputs...Althoughit has a selectable rear/sub output...! | General | | | Chassis Size Compatibility | 1 Din | | Display Color | Blue | | Key Button Color | Blue | | Peak Power Output | 4 x 50 Watts | | RMS Power Output | 4 x 22 Watts | | Frequency Response | 20 - 20,000Hz | | MP3 Playback | Yes | | WMA Playback | Yes | | Wireless Remote Control | Yes | | Steering Wheel Control | --- | | Signal-to-Noise | 105dB | | EQ Bands | 3 | | Sound Processor Type | SystemQ | | Security Options | Detachable face, Security Code | | CD/DVD Player | | | Changer Control | Yes | | CD-R/RW Playback | Yes | | CD Text Display | Yes | | CD Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 10 - 20,000dB | | Tuner | | | Type | CR-2 | | FM Presets | 18 | | AM Presets | 6 | | FM Sensitivity | 9.3dBf | | HD Radio | Ready | | Satellite Radio | Sirius ready | | Input/Output | | | iPod Options | Built-in audio | | AUX Input | Front/Optional | | USB Input | Front | | Bluetooth | Optional | | Total Preamp Outputs | 6-channel | | Preamp Outputs Voltage | 2.5 Volts |
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Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: September 12, 2009 at 7:44 PM
| Front Speaker Size | 6.5" | 3" Mounting Depth | | Front Speaker Size | 3.5" | 2" Mounting Depth | | Rear Speaker Size | 6X9" | 4" Mounting Depth |
You can rock some Kenwood interiors... They were like $44.00 shipped each...So $88.00...! | KENWOOD | KFC-1662S 6-˝" 3-way Car Speakers |
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Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: September 12, 2009 at 7:59 PM
1. Interiors...$108...$44.00...KFC-1622S 6.5" 3-ways...$64.00...KFC-6972ie 6x9 4-ways 2. Mounting Kit...$25.00...99-6503 3. Harness...$15.00...70-6502 4. Antenna Adapter...$12.50...40CR10 5. Stereo...$140.00...Kenwood 442U...Or the Kenwood 342U...Pretty close in price...! _______________________________ TOTAL-----$300.50 spent so far...Leaves $299.50 6. Heres is a Kicker package w/ everything included...Amp,Subs,Amp Kit...etc...! And its $339.00...Leaving you in the red by $39.50...!https://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/6481178/vpcsid/9320069/SFV/30046 ------------- M.E.C.P & First-Class
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Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: September 12, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Until you add the US - CDN $ exchange, import duties, taxes and shipping charges to Canada...... then no warranty to the customer here means he has to pay to send it back..... think of what is in the customers best interest. Canada is a whole different ball game to the US when it comes to items like this. ------------- Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.
Posted By: slimsta
Date Posted: September 12, 2009 at 8:42 PM
wow tommy... thank you so much man! you cant believe how much i appreciate your work!
im not gonna be doing shoping using shipping and paying extra for that and hope that everything will come..
from tommy's specifications now at least i know what sort of things i need and how to install them myself.
if you have extra info for me, i will be grateful if you post it here!
Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: September 12, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Yeah just use part #'s...  ------------- M.E.C.P & First-Class
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Posted By: slimsta
Date Posted: September 12, 2009 at 9:07 PM
hey tommy... any chance you can hook me up with a wiring diagram as well?
i printed everything on paper and im ready to go buy stuff now..
Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: September 13, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Posted By: slimsta
Date Posted: September 13, 2009 at 3:18 PM
yo thanks again man! wow im so excited to go find all the things i need to buy :D !! Ye-e!
Posted By: slimsta
Date Posted: September 14, 2009 at 11:59 PM
hi guys,
i need your opinion once more.
would this be a good system:
Sony Xplod Mono Amplifier (XM-GTR6001) - $250
Sony 12" Car Subwoofer (XSL124P5B) - $70
Scosche 12" Single Subwoofer Sealed Box (SE12KT) - $60
JVC MP3/WMA CD Car Deck (KD-R200) - $100
Total: $480
and i heard a lot that sony is bad. i dont care if the quality isnt perfect.. all i need is bass that can shake some people a bit from outside, but not make them fall.. if you know what i mean :D
i need it to work for life (long time) and just do its job.
Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: September 16, 2009 at 8:38 AM
slimsta wrote:
hi guys,
i need your opinion once more.
would this be a good system:
Sony Xplod Mono Amplifier (XM-GTR6001) - $250
Sony 12" Car Subwoofer (XSL124P5B) - $70
Scosche 12" Single Subwoofer Sealed Box (SE12KT) - $60
JVC MP3/WMA CD Car Deck (KD-R200) - $100
Total: $480
and i heard a lot that sony is bad. i dont care if the quality isnt perfect.. all i need is bass that can shake some people a bit from outside, but not make them fall.. if you know what i mean :D
i need it to work for life (long time) and just do its job.
While i am not familiar with amp/sub you mentioned...I AM NOT A FAN OF SONY...And to the last part of your post...(long time)...I just dont see that happening...The jvc is a base cd player...Maybe try to get forbidden's attention again(sorry forbidden,should of left this post to you...!!!!)...He is in canada too...And can help w/ local distributors...And get you close to the price range you want...With warranty etc...And maybe some better equipment...! The part of your post that i highlighted...Re-read it...Anything...?  ------------- M.E.C.P & First-Class
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Posted By: slimsta
Date Posted: September 16, 2009 at 11:34 PM
my friend has Sony Xplod 12' in his car and it sounds great..
i think i will just stick to it cuz thats the cheapest i could find (locally in canada).
btw. my friend told me that you need to some how screw down the sub box to the floor in the trunk so it doesnt move around (when drifting :D )
so he bought a big chunk of wood and cut it to fit the dimensions of his car's trunk and then screwed the bow to the wood/new floor.
is it the only way to keep it stationary?
Posted By: ragsports
Date Posted: September 17, 2009 at 9:52 AM
there are many ways of securing it to the floor L-brackets work good, you can screw them to the metal floor (make sure you look where you are screwing into) This is usually the way i go and it works very well.
Posted By: ianarian
Date Posted: September 17, 2009 at 10:27 AM
If Sony suits you, then rock it. Probably wont be any use to talk you out of the scosche amp wiring kit or that box....Gosh, there is no where else in the world to find more genuine advice about any subject.
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Posted By: slimsta
Date Posted: September 17, 2009 at 6:58 PM
i would love advice but the thing is i dont anything expensive or something that i have to ship over here..
i want to buy it for cheap and start using it
Posted By: tommy...
Date Posted: September 17, 2009 at 9:53 PM
OK...Rock the Sony's...I see alot of them...They sound fine...But the whole"long time" thing was where i was coming from...! Anyhow...Enjoy...
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