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ZackieDarko
12-21-2006, 02:07 PM
i want to re-do my entire stereo in my car
86 LX-i Hatch
all the speakers need to be replaced, the deck should get replaced too it does NOT have a sub hookup...and that is just no good :-p
gimmie suggestions
***edit*** pictures of EVERYTHING on page 2 ***edit***

mkymonkey
12-21-2006, 02:11 PM
go with some infinity reference series 6 1/2's. they're really easy to find on ebay for under 25 bucks. they're 99 new if they're just 2 way's but if they're components they're 199 new. ive found them on there for 60 bucks tops :)

ghettogeddy
12-21-2006, 02:17 PM
go with a panasonic cq-c7301u deck its about 2 years old and has some of the best features and goes for about 120 shipped for a new one on ebay also i agree with monkey on the infinity but if there out of your price range try some polk db series

jonrichert
12-21-2006, 02:18 PM
I find the infinities can be too tinny sounding if you're not running a sub because they have such high sensitivity. they're excellent speakers if you're going to round out the system with some bass.

I have alpine 6.5's all around, 1 eclipse 12" sub powered by a concept amp. I picked up a cheap sony HU with sub out, mp3, and front & rear aux inputs... so far been very happy with it. I've had too many alpine decks take a shit on me.

MessyHonda
12-21-2006, 05:17 PM
it all depends on your price range....you can get alpine type x speakers but with out the right deck or amp they would not sound good....i just say stick with name brand stuff.

jschatte
12-21-2006, 06:58 PM
i have pioneer speakers, but i agree that infinitys would sound better
for the sub alpine makes some good ones, but saty away from pioneer and bazooka
for a deck i would recomend an alpine, im gonna get one shortly becasue my insignia deck sucks

also, stay away from sony!

but thats just my opinon, good luck!

ghettogeddy
12-21-2006, 06:59 PM
ya i wish i knew how much u got to spend on a system it would be alot easyer

MessyHonda
12-21-2006, 07:44 PM
ya i wish i knew how much u got to spend on a system it would be alot easyer


yeah...my whole set up was ~300 bucks. i got some new and some used stuff.

ZackieDarko
12-21-2006, 08:59 PM
im looking to spend 500, all instilation will be done by my self and a good friend

ghettogeddy
12-21-2006, 09:08 PM
x2 @$55 a pair Polk Audio DB650 Speakers
http://cgi.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-DB650-Speakers-pair-NIB_W0QQitemZ160064072969QQihZ006QQcategoryZ18799Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
x1 @$125 panasonic cq-c7301u
http://cgi.ebay.com/PANASONIC-CQ-C7301U-CD-MP3-WMA-Player-car-receiver-2005_W0QQitemZ160064333051QQihZ006QQcategoryZ50560 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
x1 @$160 A8000V Audiobahn 800W RMS Mono
http://cgi.ebay.com/A8000V-Audiobahn-800W-RMS-Mono-Blck-Amp-NEW-2006-A8000T_W0QQitemZ220061665760QQihZ012QQcategoryZ645 71QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
x1 @165 KICKER VS10L5 SUB BOX W/10" L5
http://cgi.ebay.com/KICKER-VS10L5-SUB-BOX-W-10-L5-CAR-SUBWOOFER-S10L5-NEW_W0QQitemZ140066047501QQihZ004QQcategoryZ39772Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
grand totle about 560 maybe 600 maybe less if u get a deal but that right there would be one killer system

ZackieDarko
12-21-2006, 10:40 PM
i dunno if im feel'en that sub

thanks for all the suggestions, keep 'em coming

MessyHonda
12-21-2006, 10:46 PM
i dunno if im feel'en that sub
thanks for all the suggestions, keep 'em coming
get an alpine type R then....just a 2 10 inch ones made my car shake sooooo fucking much....the transmition was about to fall out...lol thats when we got pulled over by the cops..lol

ghettogeddy
12-21-2006, 10:54 PM
i dunno if im feel'en that sub
thanks for all the suggestions, keep 'em coming
well besides the fact that its the model below one of the best subs on the market what dont u like

ZackieDarko
12-21-2006, 10:59 PM
i dont like the way it looks

is it really one of the best out there?

ghettogeddy
12-21-2006, 11:01 PM
ya
do a little research ul see what i mean and u can prolly ask anyone on here plus its not what they look like but what they sound like lol go to a circuit city and listen to one it will blow your mind literally

ZackieDarko
12-28-2006, 10:55 PM
w00t go'en to best buy tomorrow to pick up deck!

got a 50 dolla gift card to there + 50 bucks from my moms parents...stereo time :)

also geting a nice brand new sub + box for 100,and i don't even have to pay for it right away...sweet huh?

ghettogeddy
12-28-2006, 11:03 PM
w00t go'en to best buy tomorrow to pick up deck!
got a 50 dolla gift card to there + 50 bucks from my moms parents...stereo time :)
also geting a nice brand new sub + box for 100,and i don't even have to pay for it right away...sweet huh?
cheap stuff here u come lol

ZackieDarko
12-29-2006, 02:31 AM
im only buying the deck from there


im really wanting the polk speakers posted in this thread and possibly the amp

Rockcord
12-29-2006, 03:01 AM
IM all for alpine, it is a bit spendy i will admit but well worth it i believe!

ghettogeddy
12-29-2006, 05:51 AM
im only buying the deck from there
im really wanting the polk speakers posted in this thread and possibly the amp
well makle sur eu gety something with at least a 5v preout

ZackieDarko
12-29-2006, 11:25 AM
5v pre out got it

MessyHonda
12-29-2006, 11:57 AM
wut brand of deck?

ZackieDarko
12-29-2006, 01:37 PM
haven't decided yet

i don't need to have a motorized face plate but it has to be removable....it doesn't have to have a remote...i would like an auxulary jack so i can plug in an iPod or other mp3 player...has to play mp3/wma/burned cd's i don't care if it plays audio dvd's

basicly here is what i want

1.) detachable face plate
2.) ability to drive 4 6.5" speakers without an amp
3.) subwoofer hookup
4.) mp3/wma/burned cd playback

would like but doesn't have to have

1.) auxualry (sp) jack
2.) remote
3.) motorized face plate
4.) color display
5.) customizeable display

i will have about $200 to spend on the deck...obviously i want to spend as little as possible but hey you get what you pay for right?


should i get a mono, 2, or multi channel amp?

ghettogeddy
12-29-2006, 03:08 PM
haven't decided yet
i don't need to have a motorized face plate but it has to be removable....it doesn't have to have a remote...i would like an auxulary jack so i can plug in an iPod or other mp3 player...has to play mp3/wma/burned cd's i don't care if it plays audio dvd's
basicly here is what i want
1.) detachable face plate
2.) ability to drive 4 6.5" speakers without an amp
3.) subwoofer hookup
4.) mp3/wma/burned cd playback
would like but doesn't have to have
1.) auxualry (sp) jack
2.) remote
3.) motorized face plate
4.) color display
5.) customizeable display
i will have about $200 to spend on the deck...obviously i want to spend as little as possible but hey you get what you pay for right?
should i get a mono, 2, or multi channel amp?
do u have 200 to spend anywere or just bestbuy
lol
also depending on what sub or subs u get depends on the amp




http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7652382&type=product&productCategoryId=cat03066&id=1134701297638
that is the only deck i found within your price range that has most of everything u want at bestbuy if u have about 150 to spend on ebay go with thta panasonic it has everything u listed

ZackieDarko
12-29-2006, 11:00 PM
Here are some shots of the deck.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a96/ZackieDarko/stereo/deckbox1.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a96/ZackieDarko/stereo/deck1.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a96/ZackieDarko/stereo/deckremote.jpg

Here is the AMP

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a96/ZackieDarko/stereo/ampbox1.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a96/ZackieDarko/stereo/amp1.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a96/ZackieDarko/stereo/amp2_fuse.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a96/ZackieDarko/stereo/ampfront_controls.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a96/ZackieDarko/stereo/ampfront_control2.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a96/ZackieDarko/stereo/ampfront_control3.jpg

ZackieDarko
12-29-2006, 11:02 PM
Here are the speakers

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a96/ZackieDarko/stereo/speakerbox1.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a96/ZackieDarko/stereo/speakerbox2.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a96/ZackieDarko/stereo/speaker1.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a96/ZackieDarko/stereo/speaker2.jpg

AMP install kit

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a96/ZackieDarko/stereo/ampwirekit.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a96/ZackieDarko/stereo/ampwirekit2.jpg

Deck install stuff

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a96/ZackieDarko/stereo/installkit1.jpg

Cheeseburger
12-29-2006, 11:14 PM
how much did u spend?

ZackieDarko
12-29-2006, 11:16 PM
395.01

Cheeseburger
12-29-2006, 11:20 PM
how much were the clarion?

ZackieDarko
12-29-2006, 11:23 PM
i haggled with him and talked the owner of the store down from 65 a set to 40 a set

Cheeseburger
12-29-2006, 11:34 PM
at best buy????

ZackieDarko
12-29-2006, 11:39 PM
lol no at this place called Discount Car Stereo

the only stuff i got at best buy was the deck and the instal kit for the deck

Cheeseburger
12-29-2006, 11:44 PM
ohhh!


i would have gone with other speakers though. but still good buy man

ghettogeddy
12-29-2006, 11:51 PM
what car is this going into

ZackieDarko
12-29-2006, 11:57 PM
86 hatch

i got a deal on the speakers...i can alway sell them or trade them for sumthen else


seeing as how i have NO front speakers and 2 VERY blown stock speakers from 1986 in the rear this is definetly a step forward

ghettogeddy
12-30-2006, 12:00 AM
u don't need the install kit i don't think just the wire harness

also its funny how company's do that with there amps they say mono but still but hookups for 2ch lol

ZackieDarko
12-30-2006, 12:02 AM
thats what i was thinking, i can still take it back if i dont need it

jonrichert
12-30-2006, 12:03 AM
Why did you buy a mounting kit?? Our accords don't need any dash kit.
edit: beat me to it..

ghettogeddy
12-30-2006, 12:19 AM
Why did you buy a mounting kit?? Our accords don't need any dash kit.
edit: beat me to it..
hahahahahahaha thats cause im the audio king lol http://www.smiliegenerator.de/s31/smilies-44385.png

ZackieDarko
12-30-2006, 12:33 AM
looks like the kit is going back then

mykwikcoupe
12-30-2006, 08:05 AM
nice deck chioce. Ive got the 7 series of the same thing. Its got a killer display and i love it. Doesnt really match the accord though. More for a newer car. The quailty is great and as for the rest its a nice start.

I cant figure out why your gona put all the stuff in a car thats as secure as an open window with that door of yours? Anyways have a good day. Mike

MessyHonda
12-31-2006, 09:48 AM
yeah also russinkid got the same deck and he seams happy with it