Budget Buildup Replacing Stolen Stuff
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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Topic: Budget Buildup Replacing Stolen Stuff
Posted By: iairj84
Subject: Budget Buildup Replacing Stolen Stuff
Date Posted: March 04, 2005 at 11:29 PM
hey guys, been gone for a while, im back now... I've just recently had my car stolen. We got the car back, but unfortunately system, ipod, and everything was stolen, the only thing they saved was the door speakers... luckily they were the most expensive at 250 for the pair... Well im getting a sony deck from a friend, and I'm buying some new subs to replace the stolen ones... I've decided on two 12'' power acoustic speakers from best buy, I work there and get them for like $70 a piece...
I'm trying to rebuild for under $500 and preferably under 4 . Now I can pick up a decent set of rears for around 50. My big question though is should I spend the big money on the amp or the Subs. I wont be powering the regular speaker on the amp.
Also with the amp should i get a 4 channel since the subs are DVC? I have been out of the loop in car audio for a little too long.
Sorry for my rambling too.
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Posted By: iairj84
Date Posted: March 05, 2005 at 1:21 PM
Any ideas?
Posted By: pr1mo_13
Date Posted: March 05, 2005 at 2:19 PM
you can wire the two dvc subs to connect to a mono-channel amp. I would go for a good amp, amps seem like when you sell them used you don't get sh*t compared to what you pay, subs are a little better, so you coudl keep the great amp, sell the ok subs later on and get better ones. or just go for one good sub and one good amp.
Posted By: furflier
Date Posted: March 05, 2005 at 6:04 PM
First things first. Buy an alarm!!!!! -------------
Posted By: audiobass10
Date Posted: March 05, 2005 at 6:17 PM
Those PA subs aren't really a good buy, even with your Best Buy discount. Id go with 2 of the 2005 12" Kicker Comp Vr subs off ebay. They can be had for around 90 each shipped. The new Comp Vrs are very impressive.
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Dave
Pioneer Premier DEH-P660
15" Kicker CVR
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Posted By: audiobass10
Date Posted: March 05, 2005 at 6:18 PM
Those PA subs arent really a good buy even with your best buy discount. My suggestion would be a pair of 12" Kicker Comp VR's. Get the 05' series. They are better than the 04's and can be had for around $90 shipped on ebay.
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Dave
Pioneer Premier DEH-P660
15" Kicker CVR
Profile AP1000M
It's Loud
Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: March 05, 2005 at 7:25 PM
I'd spend the cash on an amp. Great subs will still sound like arse without a quality amp runnin' 'em. But if you can get the kickers as suggested they are nice budget speakers. ------------- Nik
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Posted By: iairj84
Date Posted: March 06, 2005 at 1:54 AM
Well I'm actually planning on selling my civic and buying a blazer... If i was keeping the civic i would definately put an alarm in it... but im just gonna sell it.
I'm into the Kickers, but for whatever reason the PA's really have impressed me... Best Buy just recently started carrying Alpine stuff too, So maybe the alpine woofers too. ... Also on the topic of alarms does anyone have an experience with the Viper alarm/RS that best buy carries?
Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: March 06, 2005 at 11:44 AM
The wholw DEI line up is pretty well respected. ------------- Nik
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Posted By: audiobass10
Date Posted: March 06, 2005 at 12:57 PM
Two 12" Alpine Type R's would be real nice too..they get plenty loud..louder than most people think...while sounding nice as well. ------------- Dave
Pioneer Premier DEH-P660
15" Kicker CVR
Profile AP1000M
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