My First System
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
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Printed Date: May 09, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Topic: My First System
Posted By: MRFester
Subject: My First System
Date Posted: June 08, 2005 at 8:43 AM
So this is what I have going into my 1998 Ford Explorer: Kenwood MP4028 4 Sony Xplod V6841H 6x8 1 12' Audiobahn 1200N in a vented box Alpine MRD-M605 amp with 4 guage wiring kit Any Comments?
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Posted By: skoldspuppy
Date Posted: June 08, 2005 at 9:50 AM
Well I own a Kenwood HU and I like it, for the sonys well Id personaly choose something else
I also have an Audiobahn pre-built, Its loud I can say that.. and it hasnt died on me yet, but theres not a lot of Sound Quality from it
As for the Amp I heard Alpines are great Amps there are plenty of alpine theads here on the forum just use the search button Overall not to bad for a starter system, it will get loud but I wouldnt expect much more from it
Later
--Skold ------------- 2004 Honda Civic Ex 4Dr
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Posted By: pimpincavy
Date Posted: June 08, 2005 at 11:48 AM
Sounds pretty decent for a first system. I wouldnt have gone with the sony speakers or Audiobahn subs, but you can always upgrade later. Personally I would replace the front sony speakers with a infinity or cdt componet set and get a alpine type r or kicker cvr instead of the audiobahn. -------------
Posted By: speedwayaudio1
Date Posted: June 08, 2005 at 11:57 AM
Does not matter what we think. What do you think? after all your the one who has to hear it.
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Big Dave
Posted By: MRFester
Date Posted: June 08, 2005 at 5:48 PM
Well, now that it's been installed, I kind of like it. Is it competition quality? Hells No. Is it fun for a first sytem? Hells Yes. So far I'm happy.
Posted By: southside
Date Posted: June 08, 2005 at 5:52 PM
an thats all that matters!
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southsider
Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: June 08, 2005 at 7:39 PM
Better than my first system. ------------- Nik
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Posted By: MRFester
Date Posted: June 08, 2005 at 7:55 PM
Oh yeah...and one change...went to the JBL 601.1 instead of the alpine amp. Anyone know if you can put L.E.D.s inside the panel?
Posted By: Deusqe
Date Posted: June 08, 2005 at 9:09 PM
Much better than my first and current system:
Visonik 123BP box kit
Sony Xm-D500x amp
old profile head unit from early nineties
stock speakers (not blown amazingly)
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don't rush into things...you'll get ripped off
Posted By: speedwayaudio1
Date Posted: June 08, 2005 at 9:50 PM
Well then you did a fine job. As long as your happy with it, then you got what Car Audio is all about. ------------- Big Dave
Posted By: speedwayaudio1
Date Posted: June 08, 2005 at 9:51 PM
Well then you did a fine job. As long as your happy with it, then you got what Car Audio is all about. ------------- Big Dave
Posted By: MRFester
Date Posted: June 08, 2005 at 10:53 PM
Yes...Agreed Next, to start working on my car, now that I've done my wife's. I have a 1999 Toyota Camry that I am slowly turning into a show car.
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