Just for fun

Just bought a 2005 Acura RSX to use as a store demo car. If you could use ANY equipment from Alpine, Kenwood or JL, what would you guys put in this car.

I would look for a combination of the best of all three manufacturer's products to showcase your store's inventory.

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Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.

Spoken like a true retailer! I was hoping to get some customer ideas on what would impress......

lol....I'm not a retailer, I'm a consumer.  I was trying to think like you!

I'm trying to think what you're thinking, what I'm thinking, what you're thinking, what I,m thinking........ ahgggggggg. LMAO

Kenwood as the source, JL subs, and Alpine amps. You fill in the rest.

Mike

Alpine Deck, Alpine Speakers, JL Amps, JL Subs, and Kenwood LCD Screens.

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2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.

Alpine Guy wrote:

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Alpine Deck, Alpine Speakers, JL Amps, JL Subs, and Kenwood LCD Screens.

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I agree with him. ^^^

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definatly an Alpine deck, kenwood kinda sucks :) mine died after about a year. 2 weeks after I spent 50 bucks on an AUX hook up for it grrr.

Kenwood double din dvd with HDD, Type X speakers, JL subs, Alpine amps, lots of fiberglass.

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Nik
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mmm, fiberglass with the tastey bubblegum scented resin.....( i'll try to remember to not eat it next time im high on fiberglass resin)

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2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.

If Audiobahn made speakers, i would tell you to go all Audiobahn.

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Volkswagen Golf
Alpine CDA-9851
Alpine MRD-M501
Alpine 12" Type R Ported
Alpine Guy is my hero

They do make speakers  , lol and i love the sig. haha

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2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.

I've done a few demo cars for my boss. How did we go? it's simple...

Head unit...what ever looks cool!

Speakers...what ever looks cool!

Subs...what ever looks cool!

Amplifiers...what ever looks cool!

Get the drift?

Raymond Wilkinson-Reed

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I guess I should elaborate a bit more....I say go for looks here because you are showcasing what you are capable of doing, in the long run you will be using high end gear, it's going to sound good without any help from you...Kenwoods vs. JL? Come on, in reality they are both good and your average Joe from off the street isn't going to pick any faults in the sounds and to be honest, the majority of us in here won't either, so looks are going to make your car the winner.

BTW Lotsa flashing lights help as well!

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I say go for midline SQ.

Show people how good it can sound without going nuts on drivers and amplifiers.

This is the setup I would respect seeing the most as a demo car.

You should use the W7 though. :)

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New Project: 2003 Pathfinder

That's exactly what I wanted to hear! The BIG question is , do you go crazy and put in $30,000 worth of parts and labor, or do you go with something people can actually afford, say about $3,000? I'm thinking Alpine D-310, JL 300/4, JL 500/1, Alpine SPX-177 (X2), JL W6V2 12". And yes Nik, LOTS of fiberglass!

Sound like a good set up to me.

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2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.

Yea I'm alot more impressed with a demo car that I can actually attain than a line-up of uber-expensive parts from premier manufacturers... I look at that crap and salivate enough online I don't wanna see it in a car in a store I'm spending money in..

Ultimately, it feels discouraging.

I recall, to great effect on JL's marketing department, a demo car JL did for CES 2003 got the best of show or best sq or something using a line up TR stuff (the budget line) and something like 450watts off of 3 small amps.

A three page list of $500 parts does not make me nearly as interested.

I say go with an Alpine HU, Mcintosh or Nakamichi amp, and Adire Audio sub(s).

For the wiring... GO with the cheapest shielded cables you can find.

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Poormanq45 did you even read the question?

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I like Alpine Guy's suggestion. That's exactly what I would do. I do like JL's speakers too. But I think by using Alpine speakers, it'll seem like a much more realistic setup that everyday customers could obtain.
I would, however, definitely throw a W7 or two in there. Just for the shock factor. I was left in awe after the first time I got in my cousin's Eclipse after he got his 13w7 installed.

this for the HU.
this for the amp.
this for the subs....

lol just kidding...
for real i think you should try to get your hands on the new subs for your demo car...MTX jackhammer

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Sparkomatic....Kraco, and Roadgear.....YES!!!

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oonikfraleyoo wrote:

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Poormanq45 did you even read the question?

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Yep, and I understand that he wanted to use what he had in stock.

But I believe that your showcase vehicles should give possible customers a glimpse at some of the best work that your shop can do.

I mean, if I walk into a shop and they have a show case vehicle out front that is comprised of all pyramid/legacy gear, I'll be running out of there like someones shooting at me.



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I second the notion of an affordable, but really well installed car. But I caution you, make sure you use a few pieces that are high end. If people are too impressed with the demo car that is middle of the road, then they will definately not see a need to spend more if they like this. I would say put in a new 9855 as HU, JL comps, and subs run off alpine amps. Even if you are trying to build an affordable car, people see a demo car as the best you can do, so don't limit yourself.

Poormanq45, What if you walk into a shop, fall in love with the demo car, and then they tell you "sorry we dont carry that stuff" It makes no since to showcase products that you don't sell.

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Nik
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I like Alpine monitors more than Kenwood monitors.

Alpine HU
Alpine Monitors
JL Subs
JL 2 ch
JL 4 ch
Kenwood windshield sticker

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Tell the Snap-On guy I'm not here!

Head Unit: Alpine    Mids/Highs: Alpine      Amplifiers: Alpine       Subwoofers: Alpine       Anything Else: Alpine                             Get my drift? JL is the devil...

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"I don't play games. I play Nakamichi and that for real yo" - Probably some japanese kid said this in the early 80's trying to sell stereo out of his trunk lol.